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中文Golf holiday in El Gouna
El Gouna lies 25 kilometres from Hurghada on the Red Sea. Between the lagoons of the town you play two courses with 18 holes.
- 2 golf courses
- Hurghada airport
In short
- You have two courses to choose from, the El Gouna Golf Club and the longer Ancient Sands Golf Club.
- In winter you need a tee time on both courses that you book in advance.
- At the El Gouna Golf Club you only pay by card or digitally.
Two courses in one town
In El Gouna both golf courses lie in the same town. So you stay at the lagoon and can play one golf course on one day and the other on the next. The distances are short.
Par 72 and 6,269 metres, designed by Gene Bates and Fred Couples. Bunkers, watercourses and areas left in their natural state shape the holes.
6,788 metres, designed by Karl Litten. The holes follow the terrain of the desert, and three greens lie on peninsulas in the lagoon.
Both golf courses are open daily from 7 a.m. to sunset. In the winter season, however, both require a tee time in advance. That is why it is best to book it together with the hotel.
Golf courses in El Gouna
What you know before the round
- Card onlyThe El Gouna Golf Club accepts no cash. You pay by card or digitally.
- HandicapThe Steigenberger Golf Resort gives a maximum handicap of 45 for the course from October to April.
- PackagesRounds and packages apply per person and may not be shared.
On its page the Steigenberger Golf Resort quotes 85 euros in winter and 50 euros in summer for 18 holes, while the price list of the club quotes 95 and 60 euros. When booking you can ask which price applies to you as a hotel guest.
What golf costs in El Gouna
The prices apply to the El Gouna Golf Club. For Ancient Sands no price list is available here.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Green fee 18 holes in winter | €95 |
| Green fee 18 holes in summer | €60 |
| Green fee 9 holes in winter | €55 |
| Twilight in winter | €70 |
| Package of 5 rounds over 18 holes in winter | €410 |
| Golf cart for 18 holes | €30 |
| Pull trolley for 18 holes | €8 |
| Rental clubs for 18 holes | €12 |
| Access to the driving range | €5 |
Prices according to the golf course, as of . Prices change. You learn the current prices from the golf course before booking.
The price list of the El Gouna Golf Club applies from October 2026. Winter runs from 1 October to 30 April. The prices apply per person, and you may not share rounds and packages. The club only accepts cards and digital payment.
Climate and when to travel
The columns show the mean daily maximum temperature for every month.
- 22°Jan
- 24°Feb
- 26°Mar
- 30°Apr
- 34°May
- 36°Jun
- 37°Jul
- 38°Aug
- 35°Sep
- 32°Oct
- 28°Nov
- 24°Dec
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day, maximum | 22° | 24° | 26° | 30° | 34° | 36° | 37° | 38° | 35° | 32° | 28° | 24° |
| Night, minimum | 12° | 12° | 15° | 19° | 23° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 26° | 22° | 18° | 13° |
| Days of rain | 0.3 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Water | 22° | 21° | 21° | 22° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 25° | 23° |
The winter season of the clubs runs from 1 October to 30 April. In these months the maximum temperature lies between 22 and 32 degrees.
Hotels and accommodation in El Gouna
These two hotels lie at the golf courses of El Gouna.
Frequently asked questions
How many golf courses are there in El Gouna?
El Gouna has two courses with 18 holes, the El Gouna Golf Club and the Ancient Sands Golf Club.
What does golf cost in El Gouna?
At the El Gouna Golf Club a green fee over 18 holes costs 95 euros in winter and 60 euros in summer. The price list applies from October 2026.
Can I book tee times together with the hotel?
The Steigenberger Golf Resort names a golf package with tee times. In winter both golf courses require a tee time in advance. That is why it is best to book it together with the hotel.
How far is El Gouna from the airport?
El Gouna lies 25 kilometres from Hurghada. The town gives a drive of less than 40 minutes from Hurghada airport.
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