Offering countless hours of family fun and exploration, Yas Island is one of the premier tourist destinations in Abu Dhabi. This ecologically diverse island is home to a thriving ecosystem and plays host to a wide range of marine and bird life. Apart from natural attractions, it is also where one will find such places of interest as the Yas Links Golf Course.
Located on Yas Island and only around 15 minutes from the Abu Dhabi city centre, this picturesque course is an ideal treat for those planning to indulge in some golf while on holiday. Situated within easy reach of the Yas Marina Circuit, it is the Middle East region’s first links golf course and is equally well known for its stunning natural landscapes and breathtaking views of the Arabian Gulf.
Apart from the 18-hole course, it also boasts floodlit practice facilities, a golf academy and a modern clubhouse. This awe-inspiring course was designed by world famous links golf course architect, Kyle Phillips who has expertly incorporated the island’s coastal setting into the design. Kyle Phillips is in fact also credited with the design of such courses as Verdura Golf & Spa Resort in Sicily, Kingsbarns Golf Links in St. Andrews, the Dundonald – Loch Lomond Golf Club in Troon and the PGA Sweden National, Bara.
The 18 hole course offers plenty of challenges that will test even the best of golfers, while beginners and amateurs can also relish the prospect of testing their skills. Among the challenges one will come across while playing here include the classic “Cape” style 9th hole (par 4), the 6th hole (par 4) with its bunkers and the 18th hole (par 5) that offers both risks and rewards for those willing to take a chance than play it safe!
The Yas Links Golf Academy which one will also find here is a well equipped facility that offers golfers a chance to brush up on their game and learn new techniques that can help them in their overall game. It features a 9 hole (par 3) academy course, indoor swing studios, a practice putting green and a professional shop.
Travellers heading to the region and looking for luxurious Abu Dhabi hotels that offer a central base from which to explore the city can stay at Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi. Ideally situated only minutes away from the famous Corniche, this Abu Dhabi city hotel is well suited for business and leisure travellers alike.