Soma Bay’s The Cascades receives top Golf Award for the second time

Soma Bay’s stunning Cascades Championship Golf Course has been ranked the number one golf course in the world outside of Europe for the second year running. This award is given by the readers of one of Germany’s leading golf magazines, Golf Journal, and is considered to be one of the highest accolades in the golfing press world.

The 18 hole par 72 Cascades is the first in many ways in Egypt and was the first golf course open for play on the western Red Sea coast when launched in 1999. Designed by Gary Player, The Cascades is also the first Championship course in the Middle East designed by one of the "Big Three" (Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer). At the inaugural tournament, Gary Player described the course as "the next Pebble Beach."

The desert and oceanfront links design of The Cascades makes the most of its spectacular setting directly on the beautiful Red Sea coast. Nine of the holes feature the added excitement of water hazards and the whole course offers memorable views of the lush green fairways contrasting dramatically with the rugged desert and the clear blue sea.

The Cascades is the highlight of the extensive golf facilities at Soma Bay’s renowned Cascades Golf and Country Club. Adjacent to the Championship course, is the 9 hole, Par 3 Challenge Course, also designed by Gary Player, that offers both the beginner and the more advanced golfer the opportunity to practice a variety of shots with emphasis on the short game.

Source - Soma Bay - PR & Marketing Dept