Experience Premier Golfing at Ayla Golf Club, Aqaba
Ayla Golf Club in Aqaba
Ayla Golf Club is Jordan’s first 18-hole championship golf course and one of the main sporting attractions within Ayla Oasis in Aqaba. Designed by Greg Norman, the course brings championship golf to a setting shaped by Aqaba’s desert landscape, surrounding mountains and year-round Red Sea climate.
The club welcomes experienced players, casual golfers and visitors who are trying golf for the first time. Its facilities include a full championship course, a floodlit academy course, coaching services and several practice areas. This makes it suitable for a complete round, structured training, corporate golf days or a shorter introduction to the sport.
Visitors planning a wider day in the area can explore the complete guide to things to do in Ayla Aqaba, including beaches, hotels, restaurants, family activities and Marina Village.
The 18-Hole Championship Course
The championship course covers more than 800,000 square metres and measures approximately 7,152 yards. It is an 18-hole, par-72 course with rolling fairways, changes in elevation, water features, bunkers and holes that play in different directions.
Greg Norman’s design uses the surrounding terrain rather than treating the course as a standard green layout placed in the desert. The result is a course where wind direction, positioning and club selection can affect each round. More experienced golfers can test their course management, while recreational players can still enjoy the open landscape and mountain views.
The course forms part of the wider Ayla Oasis destination, which combines accommodation, dining, beaches, marina activities and leisure facilities within one area of Aqaba.
Ayla Golf Academy and Beginner Facilities
Golfers do not need to play the full championship course to visit Ayla Golf Club. The Golf Academy includes a 9-hole, par-27 academy course measuring approximately 1,085 yards. The academy course is fully floodlit, allowing scheduled play and training beyond normal daylight hours.
Private lessons, group coaching and practice sessions are available through the academy. Coaching is suitable for complete beginners as well as established golfers working on specific parts of their game.
Practice facilities include a grass teeing area, putting greens, short-game areas and indoor swing and putting studios. These options are useful for visitors with limited time, families introducing younger players to golf, or travellers who want to practise without committing to an 18-hole round.
Visitors should contact the club in advance to confirm lesson availability, academy access, equipment requirements and current booking conditions.
Clubhouse, Pro Shop and Player Services
The Ayla Golf Academy and Clubhouse was designed by Oppenheim Architecture. Its curved concrete form draws on the shapes of desert dunes and traditional Bedouin architectural references, giving the building a clear connection to its surroundings.
Inside the club facilities, golfers can access changing and practice areas, indoor studios and services supporting both training and regular play. The Pro Shop carries golf clothing, equipment and accessories, while a club repair workshop is available for equipment-related assistance.
Golfers travelling without their own clubs should ask about current rental availability when reserving their round. Green fees, equipment rental, academy lessons, memberships and seasonal packages may be priced separately and can change during the year.
Silica Restaurant is located at Ayla Golf Club and overlooks the course. It provides a convenient place for food or drinks before or after a round. Opening hours and kitchen service times should be checked directly before visiting.
Environmental Design and Course Management
The course was developed according to Greg Norman’s “least disturbance” design approach, which aims to work with the existing landscape and reduce unnecessary changes to the site.
Ayla uses man-made lakes and wadis as part of the golf course layout and water-management system. These features function as playing hazards while also supporting irrigation and providing stopping areas for migrating birds.
The course is maintained throughout the year by a specialised turf-management team. Maintenance covers tees, fairways, greens, rough areas, bunkers, water hazards and the landscaping surrounding the playing areas. Scheduled maintenance can occasionally affect individual holes or playing conditions, so golfers may wish to confirm the current course status when booking.
Planning a Golf Visit to Ayla
Advance reservations are recommended, particularly during weekends, tournaments and Aqaba’s busier travel periods. Players should confirm tee times, dress requirements, handicap conditions and what is included in the selected rate.
A golf visit can also be combined with accommodation, dining or other activities inside Ayla. Golf travellers staying nearby can compare the available options through the Ayla Aqaba hotels guide or spend the evening walking and dining around Marina Village Ayla.
For visitors travelling with non-golfers, Ayla makes it practical to divide the day between golf, beach clubs, restaurants and waterfront activities. The wider Ayla beach guide explains the differences between the main beach-club options within the destination.
Ayla Golf Club is therefore not limited to serious golf holidays. It can form part of an Aqaba weekend, a family stay, a corporate programme or a wider Jordan itinerary that connects Aqaba with Wadi Rum and Petra.
FAQs
Yes. Ayla Golf Academy offers lessons, practice facilities and a 9-hole academy course suitable for beginners and golfers developing their skills.
Ayla Golf Club has an 18-hole, par-72 championship course and a separate 9-hole, par-27 academy course.
The golf course was designed by Greg Norman. The Ayla Golf Academy and Clubhouse was designed by Oppenheim Architecture.
The 9-hole academy course is floodlit. Visitors should contact Ayla Golf Club to confirm current evening playing times and availability.
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Shane Tickelpenny
4 weeks agoLeen Sari
a month agoNoor He was very helpful and patient. He explained the basics of golf clearly and helped me improve my swing. Thanks to him, I enjoyed playing golf much more. Highly recommended!
Mohammad Albustanji
a month agoWorth trying
Sabine Fiani
a month agoRama Sinnokrot
a month agoAyla Golf Club is an amazing experience. The facilities are beautiful, the course is well maintained, and the atmosphere is very welcoming. A special thanks to Nour, who taught us with great professionalism and patience. He explained everything clearly, made the session enjoyable, and really helped us feel confident. Highly recommended!