After years of relative neglect, Greece is now looking to golf to bolster year-round tourism and entice more upscale travelers to the ancient land of Hellas. Old courses are getting renovated and new courses are planned. Can Greece, with more sunny days than Spain or Portugal, finally make it onto the world golfing map?

What country has more days of sunshine than Spain, but fewer golf courses than your average-sized modern American city?
If you answered "Greece", you're well on your way to understanding why the land that hosted the 2004 Summer Olympic Games is looking forward to hosting tens of thousands of golf tourists in coming years.
But first, there's the little matter of the courses.
At present, Greece has a handful of courses with plans for another dozen underway

The Crete Golf Club

Opened in July of 2003, this Bob Hunt-designed golf course is about fourteen miles east of the Nikos Kazantzakis International Airport at Heraklion on the E75 New National Road. A German and English-speaking golf pro is on site, and the clubhouse offers a bar and restaurant. Developed by a group of local hoteliers, the course is said to be meticulously maintained and aims to please the experienced international golfer. It is an exceptionally beautiful course, providing vistas of the rugged mountains of Crete on the back nine, and then shifting to views of the deep blue Aegean sea.

Hotels near The Crete Golf Club

Korifi Suites

Picturesque buildings filled with lush Mediterranean plants and overlooking Hersonissos Bay welcome you to the Korifi Suites.
Enjoy live Greek music, gourmet restaurants, a veranda and amazing view of the harbor and peninsula. You will be close to an 18-hole golf course and about one kilometer from the local beaches.
Have a memorable holiday away from the mass tourism of a big resort, in an area where you can value the beauty of nature.
The hotel's tour schedule can deliver you around the island via the private chauffeur and luxury car. Ask for recommendations for many fabulous historic places of interest, many at walking distance.
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Glyfada Golf Club Athens

Designed by Donald Haradine in 1962 and then remodeled by Robert Trent Jones for the 27th World Cup Series in 1979, Glyfada was Greece's first 18-hole golf course. It's said to be a tight course with many trees. Glyfada is also the most active Greek course in training new young golfers. It's the home of the Greece branch of the PGA and the Hellenic Golfing Federation. The course facilities are also home to PGA Hellas and the Hellenic Golf Federation.

Hotels near Glyfada Golf Course

Palmyra Beach Hotel Glyfada

The Palmyra Beach Hotel has an excellent location in the heart of fashionable Glyfada and is just a few metres from the beach. The hotel also provides easy access to unique astrological sites, historical buildings, museums and many other lively parts of the city. This exclusive hotel boasts luxurious, modern and spacious rooms that are exquisitely furnished and facilitated with an array of standard facilities. The rooms with individual balconies offer magnificent mountain views and ensures you a comfortable stay. Guests can savour enriched regional and international delicacies at the elegant restaurant that satisfies every palate. The cocktail lounge is a perfect place for business or friendly meetings with an exotic cocktail in a peaceful atmosphere. This beach property offers flexible, well-appointed meeting and banquet facilities, suitable for a wide range of events. During leisure, you can take a refreshing dip at the swimming pool, which is a sun worshipper's paradise or indulge in numerous outdoor activities. To while away your evening, you can also get entertained at the discotheques and night clubs situated onsite.
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Athens City Morning Sightseeing Tour
See the best major attractions on the Athens City Morning Sightseeing Tour. Spend your morning visiting famous sites such as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Royal Palace, Panathenian Stadium, The Temple of Olympian Zeus, The Acropolis, The Parthenon and much, much more!
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Golf Rules from USGA and The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, Scotland
Learning and playing by the Rules of Golf is very important. Golf is a game where you are expected to play by the rules and it is each player's responsibility to follow the rules.

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