We invite you to know Cyprus best golf courses

Golf is a fast-expanding sport in the world. Today there are around 40,000 golf courses, where fans enjoying the legendary Scottish sport daily every day. In Cyprus, there are 10 professionally recognized courses with a wide variety of designs, and they are grouped under the orbit of the Cyprus Golf Federation (CGF) https://www.cgf.org.cy/. The CGF is a member of the International Golf Federation (IGF), the European Golf Association (EGA) and is associated with the R&A.

Since 2008, all CGF-affiliated golf courses have been classified according to the United States Golf Association (USGA). In addition, it should be noted that since June 8, 2020, the GCF adopted the World Disability System, making Cyprus one of the first to implement this system in Europe. Golf is growing on the island so much that a European Tour tournament was played for the first time last year: the Aphrodite Hills Cyprus Open. It was in October and had the participation of 105 golfers from different countries.

The winner was the Englishman Callum Shinkwin, who won a beautiful trophy and earned 162 thousand euros. Undoubtedly, these types of events mark a long-term vision for golf on the island. The real estate industry is directly linked to golf. In addition to the existing fields, a wide range of projects and investment opportunities are known.

Cyprus Real Estate has grown a lot in recent years, and this is reflected in the development of country clubs with luxurious properties as a great investment option. Much better than investing in the stock market, without a doubt. Cyprus has plenty of conditions that portend an excellent future for golf. Since 1994, when the island's first golf course (Minthis Hills) was inaugurated, golf has not stopped growing.

The climate plays a significant role in these conditions, with more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Little by little, Cyprus is becoming one of the most essential golf destinations in Europe. The climate, the beaches, and the cultural, historical, gastronomic, and fun attractions attract golfers from all over the world.

Here we share a summary of some of the most outstanding golf courses on the island:

• Aphrodite Hills (PGA National Cyprus) https://www.aphroditehills.com/golf/pga-national/ : This course was designed by Cabell B.
• Robinson.
• The project took 5 years to build and is currently ranked among the top 100 courses in Europe.
• The course takes place through an undulating field amid native trees and a series of obstacles that demand even the most experienced golfers.
• The course is located on the cliffs of Paphos, offering endless views of the sea, the beaches, and nature.
• Undoubtedly, it is a high-quality course, which earned it the venue for the Cyprus Open, as we mentioned at the beginning of our article.
• Elea Golf Club http://www.eleaestate.com/en/golf : it is one of the most recently built courses on the island, designed by the Englishman Nick Faldo.
• As soon as it was inaugurated, it was ranked among the best 100 courts in Europe.
• This assessment considered its exceptional design and the views from each of its holes.
• Like other courses, Club de Golf Elea is destined to be one of the best courses on the island.
• Probably soon, it will host a major tournament, as it already happened with the Cyprus Open.
• Secret Valley https://secretvalleygolfresort.com/ : This beautiful court weaves its way through the valleys and mountains that surround it.
• It is the second course on the island to have 18 holes.
• It is framed in a unique environment, where rocky outcrops and different native trees stand out.
• For many, it is the most challenging course on the island, with holes that challenge the most experienced players and that will provide fun for those who are just starting to play golf.
• Like other golf courses on the island, Secret Valley is located near the sea, offering unique views that will enhance the enjoyment of a day of golf.