The new Sir Nick Faldo-designed course is open to golfers of all abilities, with no membership required Saudi Arabia’s golf scene has welcomed a new addition, with The National Golf Club officially opening in Qiddiya City on 30 October. Located 45km from Riyadh, the 18-hole championship course has been designed by six-time major champion Sir Nick Faldo and is set against the dramatic Tuwaiq Mountains. Qiddiya Investment Company has also signed a five-year agreement with Golf Saudi, which will take over the club’s operations, visitor experience and future tournaments and events. Golf for everyone The National Golf Club has been designed to make the game more accessible, welcoming everyone from beginners to experienced players, with no membership required. The course features three six-hole loops, giving golfers the option to play a shorter round or take on the full 18 holes. There are also practice and coaching facilities, beginner-friendly programmes and plans for a future golf academy. The club’s approach is summed up by its motto, ‘Play like no one is watching’, encouraging newcomers to give golf a go and offering a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere for players. Golf Saudi takes the lead Under the new partnership, Golf Saudi will manage the club’s day-to-day operations, including course management, the player and visitor experience, and the hosting of future tournaments and events. The agreement was signed by Abdullah Aldawood, managing director of Qiddiya Investment Company, and Noah Alireza, CEO of Golf Saudi. Aldawood said the club reflects Qiddiya City’s ‘Powered by Play’ philosophy, with accessibility at the heart of its design. He added that the partnership will help develop Saudi golf talent while welcoming visitors from across the Kingdom and around the world. Alireza described the club’s addition to Golf Saudi’s portfolio as a strategic milestone, with the partnership set to create more opportunities for golf participation and major events. A new sporting destination The National Golf Club is part of Qiddiya City, a major destination bringing together sport, entertainment and culture. The club sits alongside the future National Tennis Centre and is surrounded by plans for residential communities, offices, hotels and retail spaces. It joins a growing line-up of attractions in Qiddiya City, including Six Flags Qiddiya City and Aquarabia, with future developments set to include Speed Park Track, Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium and the Qiddiya Performing Arts Centre. With golf facilities designed for players of all abilities and a growing calendar of events on the horizon, The National Golf Club is set to become an important part of Saudi Arabia’s expanding golf offering. For bookings and further information, visit thenationalgolfclub.sa . Follow Golf Digest Middle East
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