{"id":42978,"date":"2025-10-01T08:41:43","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T08:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/?p=42978"},"modified":"2025-10-01T08:41:49","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T08:41:49","slug":"shura-links-saudis-first-island-golf-course-now-open-at-the-red-sea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/shura-links-saudis-first-island-golf-course-now-open-at-the-red-sea\/","title":{"rendered":"Shura Links: Saudi&#8217;s First Island Golf Course Now Open at The Red Sea"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Saudi Arabia has just opened its <strong>first-ever island golf course<\/strong>, and it\u2019s truly something special. <strong>Shura Links<\/strong> is located <strong>on Shura Island<\/strong> in the Red Sea development. It&#8217;s a huge milestone for the Kingdom\u2019s Vision 2030 goal of becoming a global hub for tourism and sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The course offers a one-of-a-kind experience, winding through native mangroves, rolling dunes, and stretching right along the Red Sea shoreline. Designed with <strong>minimal environmental impact<\/strong>, it&#8217;s a perfect example of regenerative tourism and blends seamlessly into the natural beauty of the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Shura-Links-18th-hole-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43048\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Shura-Links-18th-hole-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Shura-Links-18th-hole-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Shura-Links-18th-hole-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Shura-Links-18th-hole-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Shura-Links-18th-hole-1-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Shura-Links-18th-hole-1-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shura Island is almost ready to welcome first visitors. Phase one features <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/new-luxury-retreat-the-red-sea-edition-to-open-in-2025-on-shura-island\">The Red Sea EDITION hotel<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/luxury-red-sea-residences-coming-to-saudi-arabia-from-four-seasons-sls\">Four Seasons and SLS residences<\/a><\/strong>, with more world-class resorts opening in the months ahead. It will quickly turn into must-visit destination for luxury travel thanks to its resorts, top-tier leisure, and stunning golf course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shura Links<\/strong> includes a <strong>beachfront clubhouse with panoramic views<\/strong>, <strong>dining spaces<\/strong>, and a <strong>family-friendly putting course<\/strong> for those looking to have some fun off the greens. There\u2019s also a retail boutique, and golfers can practice with premium Callaway balls to make their rounds even more enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250920-1L7A0075-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43049\" srcset=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250920-1L7A0075-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250920-1L7A0075-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250920-1L7A0075-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250920-1L7A0075-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250920-1L7A0075-1-2048x1024.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/20250920-1L7A0075-1-150x75.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those looking for a truly one-of-a-kind travel golfing destination, Shura Links offers a fantastic way to experience the thrill of the game and Saudi Arabia\u2019s hospitality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For golf lovers, KSA may soon become a must-visit destination for a truly unique experience. There are several other incredible projects underway. Keep an eye out for the upcoming <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/trojena-golf-course-in-saudi-arabia-first-look-at-the-18-hole-high-altitude-course\">Trojena golf course<\/a><\/strong>, set at a high altitude, and an <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/platinumlist.ceo\/guide\/18-hole-golf-course-by-sir-nick-faldo-to-open-in-qiddiya-city-by-2026\">18-hole course designed by Sir Nick Faldo<\/a> in Qiddiya City<\/strong>. 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