There are many benefits to jetting off to play golf in a place like Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Turkey or Portugal.
Exciting off-course attractions, luxury hotels and world-class golf courses are but a few and the weather of course is a great plus too, with perfect conditions for golf on offer throughout much of the year.
There’s also the night-clubbing too...
Time
Golf often takes up most of your day. Night golf reclaims your daylight hours. Spend the afternoon relaxing by the pool exploring or on the beach. As the sun sets your adventure begins. This is the ultimate way to balance your precious holiday time with an unforgettable round of golf.
Conditions
Daytime temperatures in warmer destinations like the Middle East can be challenging. Night golf solves this. Playing under floodlights provides cooler gentler conditions. You can focus purely on your game and fully appreciate the course design without battling the intense heat.
Experience
If you seek a fresh perspective on the sport night golf delivers. The stunning visual of a floodlit course combined with the electric nighttime atmosphere is unique and addictive. It’s attracting seasoned players and newcomers alike to an engaging high-energy round.
Abu Dhabi Golf Club
Yas Links Golf
Yas Acres Golf and Country Club
Floodlit golf is all the rage now in parts of the world where the climate permits and that makes sense too. The nights come pretty early in the UAE so golf after about 7pm wouldn’t be on the cards without floodlighting.
It’s certainly still warm enough, even in a t-shirt, to play golf at night in Abu Dhabi. Getting to the 1st tee around 9pm and enjoying 9 holes under the lights can be a big highlight of a golf trip.
When the opportunity arises to play night golf while on holiday you simply must take it so with that in mind.
Emirates Golf Club
The Address Montgomerie Dubai
Dubai Creek Golf
Trump International Golf Club
It is no surprise that "Night Clubbing" in Dubai is becoming very popular, with high temperatures through the day, night golf offers a little bit of respite from the heat!
As the desert sun sets and the heat of the day fades away your Dubai experience is just beginning. Imagine teeing off under a blanket of stars with championship fairways bathed in brilliant spectacular floodlights.
One of the most exciting options available after a round of golf in Dubai is to venture to TopGolf Dubai. Located within Emirates Golf Club, TopGolf is a perfect option for night golf with views across the Dubai skyline. TopGolf is a popular option for golfers staying in Jumeriah Beach Residences as it is just 15 minutes drive away or just 30 minutes from Dubai International Airport.
Whilst golf is a big draw to visiting TopGolf there are a whole host of different things to enjoy whilst there with top-rated bars and restaurants to a host of things to do in the evening. TopGolf is a place where golfers and non-golfers can have fun under the bright lights, regardless of ability or experience.
Perfect for groups and couples alike, TopGolf Dubai has quickly become a must-visit destination for those on golf holidays and regular vacations alike.
Once you’ve finished your TopGolf be sure to head to The Loft for a great place to relax and enjoy a drink whilst looking out over the Dubai Marina skyline. As 19th hole vistas go, this is pretty hard to beat.
Montgomerie Maxx Royal
Cullinan Links
Carya Golf Course
Turkey's Belek region, already a destination synonymous with five-star luxury and world-class fairways, offers the exhilarating experience of night golf.
Imagine stepping onto the tee as powerful floodlights brilliantly illuminate the course, transforming familiar holes into a spectacular new challenge.
The air is cool the atmosphere is electric and the game takes on a thrilling third dimension.
While Abu Dhabi and Dubai draw most of the plaudits when it comes to golf in the UAE, the likes of Ras Al Khaima and venues such as Al Hamra Golf Club provide excellent alternatives.
Al Hamra boasts an 18 hole championship course designed by Peter Harradine and with holes 1-7 and the 17th and 18th all fully floodlit, you can enjoy nine holes under the lights here, escaping the heat of the day with a fun round of night golf!
While the 9-hole Oceanico Academy Course, located between the Faldo and O’Connor courses, is primarily aimed at beginners looking to hone their skills before tackling the main championship courses in The Algarve, it’s also a fantastic option for more seasoned players too, who might be looking for some golfing kicks even after the sun has set.
Built to the same high standards as the main courses, this nine hole track is fully floodlit and with three tees on each hole which vary the line of play into the greens, there is plenty of variety too.
The exotic Ba Na Hills Golf Club in Vietnam is just 25 minutes from Da Nang International Airport and boasts a magnificent course designed by former world number one, Luke Donald, it comes as no surprise that it is regarded as one of the best golf courses in the world.
At night Ba Na Hills becomes the only comprehensive floodlit golf course in Da Nang, the entire course is lit from the first tee to the 18th green, allowing visitors the unique experience of playing golf after dark.
Night golf is available at several locations across the UK, offering a unique golfing experience after dark. Venues such as Morley Hayes, Billingbear Park, Cowdray, Pyrford Lakes & North Downs utilise LED lighting to illuminate the course and glow-in-the-dark equipment for players.
What to expect
Illumination:
Courses are lit up with LED lights on fairways, tees, and greens.
Equipment:
You will use special glow-in-the-dark golf balls that light up when hit.
Format:
Events often feature team formats like Texas Scramble to make it a social and fun experience.
Atmosphere:
Expect a unique atmosphere with music, food, and drinks available in the clubhouse after the round.
Morley Hayes (Derbyshire)
Offers night golf on its Tower Course, with illuminated greens and tees, typically from Monday to Saturday.
Billingbear Park (Berkshire)
Organizes private night golf events with glow-in-the-dark balls and a Texas scramble format.
Pyrford Lakes (Surrey): Hosts special night golf events with illuminated fairways, glow gear, a DJ, and a BBQ buffet.
North Downs Golf Club (Surrey)
Has special events for night golf on illuminated holes, with burgers and drinks available.
Cowdray Golf Estate (West Sussex)
Has hosted night golf events in the past, so it is worth checking for future dates.
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