Al Mouj Golf
Greg Norman carved Al Mouj Golf along two kilometres of the Arabian Sea in Muscat, opening in 2012 as Oman's first links style layout. A par 72 of 7,342 yards through dunes, salt flats and seaside grasses, it anchors the Al Mouj waterfront community and has hosted the European Tour's Oman Open.
Photo: Al Mouj Golf via Google.
The verdict
Al Mouj is Oman's marquee resort course, a Greg Norman links style design that opened in 2012 and runs hard along the Gulf of Oman in the heart of Muscat. Wide, rumpled fairways, native grasses and sea breezes give it the feel of a coastal links transplanted to Arabia.
At 7,342 yards it has plenty of muscle, and the wind off the water is the chief defence, asking for flighted shots and a links player's imagination around firm greens. As host of the Oman Open it has tournament pedigree, and its city location, beside hotels, marina and beach, makes it one of the easiest premium rounds to slot into a Gulf trip.
Al Mouj Golf at a glance
- Opened
- 2012
- Designer
- Greg Norman
- Type
- Links style
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 7,342 yds
- Green fee
- Daily fee
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Greg Norman Golf Course Design and leading course databases. Al Mouj opened in 2012 as Oman's first links style course, a par 72 of 7,342 yards, and has hosted the European Tour's Oman Open. It is a daily fee course managed by Troon; green fees vary by season (indicative, 2026), so always confirm the current rate directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Al Mouj plays as a true links style test, the fairways broad and tumbling, the rough thick with native grasses and the sea never far from the line. The ground game is alive here, with run offs and firm surfaces rewarding the player who flights the ball and uses the contours.
Wind is the great variable. On a calm morning the course is gettable, but when the sea breeze gets up the same holes bare their teeth, and par becomes a fine score. Water and waste areas frame several holes, and the bunkering is positioned to punish the greedy line.
The closing holes run beside the marina and the sea, a handsome, exposed finish that has decided Oman Opens. With the dramatic Hajar mountains as a backdrop and the Gulf alongside, Al Mouj is as photogenic as it is testing.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Daily fee resort course open to visitors; book a tee time in advance, especially in the cooler high season |
| Green fee | Daily fee varies by season and time of day (indicative, 2026); always confirm directly before booking |
| Booking | Reserve through the golf club, Troon or your trip planner; twilight rates can offer value in the warmer months |
| On the day | Buggies standard; caddies and clubs available; walkable but warm outside winter |
| Getting there | In the Al Mouj community in Muscat, about 15 minutes from Muscat International Airport |
| Best months | November to March for the cooler, drier Gulf season |
Access and fee details verified June 2026; rates change by season, so always confirm directly with the club or your trip planner before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Al Mouj has hotels and a marina on its doorstep, and the wider Muscat hotel scene, from beach resorts to city properties, is a short drive away, making this one of the most convenient premium courses in the Gulf to build a stay around.
Muscat pairs Al Mouj with the cultural draws of the Omani capital, the Grand Mosque, the souqs and the coastline, and works well as a stopover on a wider Gulf golf trip.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Al Mouj Golf.
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Al Mouj Golf questions
Who designed Al Mouj Golf and when did it open?
Al Mouj Golf was designed by Greg Norman and opened in 2012, Oman's first links style course.
What is the par and length of Al Mouj Golf?
Al Mouj is a par 72 of 7,342 yards, a links style layout running along the Arabian Sea where the sea breeze is the main defence.
Can visitors play Al Mouj Golf?
Yes. Al Mouj is a daily fee resort course managed by Troon and open to visitors; book a tee time in advance, especially in the cooler high season.
Has Al Mouj hosted professional tournaments?
Yes. Al Mouj has hosted the European Tour's Oman Open, one of the region's established professional events.
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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.