Riffa · Bahrain · Southern Governorate

Royal Golf Club Bahrain

Montgomerie Course

The Montgomerie Course holds a recognized position in the golf landscape of the Southern Governorate, serving as Bahrain's premier championship course.

parkland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,500 m · 2008
At a glance
The Montgomerie Course holds a recognized position in the golf landscape of the Southern Governorate, serving as Bahrain's premier championship course. Located in Riffa, within the Southern Governorate region, this course is set in a desert parkland environment. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to Bahrain, encompassing its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Montgomerie Course is situated in Riffa, in the Southern Governorate region of Bahrain. The course unfolds within a desert parkland setting. This geographical interpretation should be complemented by considering the exact nature of the soils, the altitude, the prevailing exposure, the winds, the vegetation, the visible landscapes, and the influence of the seasons on playing conditions.
History
Le principal parcours de championnat de Bahreïn.
Architecture
The course skillfully utilizes its desert parkland environment to dictate angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens. The course features 18 holes, with a par of 72, and measures approximately 6500 meters from the championship tees.
Practical information