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Par 3 Course in Soma Bay

Nine holes, all par 3, with a total length of 1,239 yards. The short course of Soma Bay has floodlights and is open until midnight in summer.

  • 9 holes
  • Floodlights
  • 1,133 m
Drawing of a golf ball on a tee
Illustration from the book

In short

  • You play nine short holes in around an hour less than on the big course and only need a few clubs for it.
  • The course has floodlights. In summer it is open from 7 a.m. to midnight, in winter from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
  • Nine holes cost 28 euros (as of 13 November 2026).
9holes, all par 3
1,133 mis the total length of all the holes
Midnightis when the course closes in summer

Who the short course suits

The Par 3 Course belongs to the Golf Academy of Soma Bay. Every hole has several tees one behind the other. The academy uses the course as preparation for the Gary Player Course.

  • For beginnersAccording to the ROBINSON club the course is also suitable for golfers who do not have a golf licence yet.
  • For the eveningUnder floodlights you play after the heat of the day. That fits particularly well in summer.
  • For the short gameNine par-3 holes are nine approach shots and nine greens. That way you practise exactly the shots that count on the big course.

According to the operator the former short course was demolished in 2019 and laid out anew. The new course was designed by Tim Lobb and James Edwards.

Prices

ServicePrice
9 holes€28
Day ticket with no limit on rounds€65
Package of 3 rounds over 9 holes€70
Package of 5 rounds over 9 holes€100
Trolley for 9 holes€5
Set of clubs by Wilson for 9 holes€15

Prices according to the golf course, as of . Prices change. You learn the current prices from the golf course before booking.

The packages are valid for 14 days. You cannot share them with other players and they are not refunded.

Hotels nearby

These places to stay lie in Soma Bay.

  1. The Cascades Golf Resort, Spa & ThalassoThe hotel lies in the middle of the Gary Player Course. You walk to the first tee.5 starsAt the golf course
  2. ROBINSON SOMA BAYThe club on the beach with a shuttle to the golf course and childcare from the age of 3.Club holidayOn the beachGolf shuttle
  3. Kempinski Hotel Soma BayThe beach hotel with 400 metres of sandy beach and lagoons.5 starsOn the beach
  4. Sheraton Soma Bay ResortThe beach hotel whose entrance hole 2 of the Gary Player Course runs past.5 starsOn the beachAt hole 2
  5. The Breakers Diving & Surfing LodgeThe lodge at the house reef for kiters and divers who also want to play a round of golf.4 starsAt the house reef
  6. The KaktusThe lifestyle hotel in the village centre of Soma Bay, opposite the tennis academy.In the village centreSport
  7. Stayr Bay Life Home RentalVillas and holiday apartments on the peninsula, some of them with a view of the golf course.Holiday apartmentsVillas

More golf courses in Soma Bay

  1. Gary Player CourseThe 18-hole course in the middle of the peninsula, with six holes on the Red Sea.18 holesPar 726,400 m
  2. Hidden Coves CourseThe second 18-hole course of Soma Bay. Nine holes have been open since November 2025.9 of 18 holes openTim Lobb

Frequently asked questions

Can I play golf in the evening in Soma Bay?

The Par 3 Course and the practice facilities have floodlights. They are open until midnight in summer and until 10 p.m. in winter.

May I play the Par 3 Course without a golf licence?

The ROBINSON club describes the short course as suitable for golfers without a golf licence. When reserving in the pro shop you learn what applies to you.

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