Royal Golf Club Bahrain
Bahrain's flagship course, the Montgomerie at Riffa Views, was designed by Colin Montgomerie and opened in 2008. A par 72 of 7,102 yards with floodlit holes and a 9 hole par 3 academy alongside, it sits about twenty minutes from Manama.
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The verdict
The Royal Golf Club is the home of championship golf in Bahrain. Its centerpiece, the Montgomerie course, was designed by Colin Montgomerie and opened in November 2008 at Riffa Views, a polished desert layout of par 72 and 7,102 yards about twenty minutes south of the capital, Manama.
Montgomerie gave Bahrain a course with real variety: water in play, sculpted desert margins and a set of greens that reward a thoughtful approach. Floodlights let you play into the evening, a genuine advantage in the Gulf climate, and the club is rounded out by a 9 hole par 3 academy course known as the Wee Monty, a teaching academy and a substantial clubhouse. For a visiting golfer it is the obvious headline round in the kingdom.
Royal Golf Club Bahrain at a glance
- Opened
- 2008
- Designer
- Colin Montgomerie
- Type
- Desert championship
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 7,102 yds
- Green fee
- Indicative premium (2026)
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the Royal Golf Club, Bahrain Tourism and leading course databases. The Montgomerie course is a Colin Montgomerie design that opened in November 2008, a par 72 of 7,102 yards, with a 9 hole par 3 academy course alongside. Indicative 2026 green fees are premium; rates change by season, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Montgomerie course works around desert and water, with the hazards framing the holes rather than simply punishing them. The fairways give you room to drive, but the approaches ask for control, and the green complexes are defended by deep bunkering in the style you would expect from a designer who built his career on iron play. The wind off the desert adds another layer on an exposed afternoon.
Night golf is part of the appeal. The floodlit holes let a group play through the cooler evening hours, which transforms a Gulf golf trip in the warmer months. The par 3 Wee Monty course is a fine warm up or a relaxed second round, and the practice facilities are among the best in the region.
For a short Gulf trip Royal Golf Club pairs naturally with the wider regional scene, an easy hop from Dubai and the courses of Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia. As the flagship in Bahrain it is the round to build a day around, with the night golf making the schedule flexible.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visitors by tee time; busiest in the cooler months from November to March |
| Green fee | Premium indicative 2026 rate; carts and quality conditioning standard (confirm before booking) |
| Night golf | Floodlit holes allow comfortable evening rounds in warmer months |
| Booking | Reserve ahead through the Royal Golf Club, especially at weekends and in winter |
| On the day | Cart golf; resort dress code; the par 3 Wee Monty course is a good warm up |
| Getting there | Riffa Views, about twenty minutes south of Manama and close to Bahrain International Airport |
Access and fees verified June 2026 from the Royal Golf Club and Bahrain Tourism published information. Premium rates change by season and inclusions vary, so always confirm current pricing and what is included directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Manama is the natural base, with international hotels along the waterfront and in the diplomatic and Seef districts a short drive from Riffa. The city is compact and well connected, so transfers to the course are quick.
For a longer stay, Bahrain works well as one stop on a Gulf golf circuit, an easy connection from Dubai and the courses of the wider region. The kingdom's causeway link and small footprint mean you can combine the golf with the souk, the Formula 1 circuit at Sakhir and the coastline without long drives.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Royal Golf Club Bahrain.
Play the Royal Golf Club in Bahrain
We book the Montgomerie course tee times, plan the night golf around the heat, and arrange the hotel and transfers in Manama. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling and one concierge costs it to the head.
Royal Golf Club Bahrain questions
Who designed the Royal Golf Club Bahrain and when did it open?
The flagship Montgomerie course at the Royal Golf Club was designed by Colin Montgomerie and opened in November 2008 at Riffa Views in Bahrain.
What is the par and length of the Royal Golf Club Bahrain?
The Montgomerie course is a par 72 of 7,102 yards, with a 9 hole par 3 academy course called the Wee Monty alongside.
Does the Royal Golf Club offer night golf?
Yes. The Montgomerie course has floodlit holes that allow comfortable evening rounds, a real advantage in the Gulf climate.
Can visitors play the Royal Golf Club Bahrain?
Yes. The Royal Golf Club welcomes visitors by advance tee time, with premium green fees that change by season. Confirm current rates directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.