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8. Seacliff Resort & Spa, Zanzibar
Seacliff is the only golf course on the island of Zanzibar. Golfers can experience the 9-hole Matkovich course with its clubhouse, under-cover driving range, and practice greens while enjoying the natural features of the island. To top it all, two of the last holes are played along the Indian Ocean. The course has a par 71, which includes short and long par 4’ s and a couple of drivable options.
9. Jumeirah Golf Estates, Dubai
Inspired by the great parkland courses of Europe and North America, Jumeirah Golf Estates Earth Course is home to the DP World Tour Championship. Dubai sets the scene for an incredible experience. The rolling fairways, brilliant white bunkering, and deep red ochre landscape are framed by a plethora of trees and shrubs making each hole picture perfect.
10. Pinnacle Point Golf Club, Garden Route
Designed by the award-winning architect Peter Matkovich, Pinnacle Point Golf Club boasts magnificent views of the ocean, cliffs, and white waters. The golf course was constructed during 2005 / 2006 on one of the most dramatic coast sights in the world. In both 2016 and 2017, Pinnacle Point was named South Africa’ s Best Golf Course at the Annual Golf Awards.
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