Royal Greens at KAEC
On the Red Sea coast north of Jeddah, Royal Greens Golf and Country Club is a European Golf Design layout that opened in 2017. A par 72 of 7,010 yards managed by Troon, it hosted the Saudi International from 2019 to 2023 and a string of professional events.
Photo: Royal Greens Golf & Country Club via Google.
The verdict
Royal Greens put Saudi Arabia on the international golf map. Built at King Abdullah Economic City, the planned development about an hour north of Jeddah, it opened in 2017 as a European Golf Design layout on the Red Sea, a par 72 of 7,010 yards managed by Troon. Within two years it was hosting the Saudi International, and it has since staged LIV Golf, the Aramco Team Series and the Aramco Saudi Ladies International.
It is a modern resort and tournament course in the best sense: generous off the tee, defended around the greens and framed by water and the coastline. The professional pedigree is the headline, but for a visiting golfer the appeal is a polished, well conditioned layout in a part of the world that has only recently opened to golf travel. It is the centerpiece of any golf trip to the western kingdom.
Royal Greens Golf and Country Club at a glance
- Opened
- 2017
- Designer
- European Golf Design
- Type
- Coastal championship
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 7,010 yds
- Green fee
- Indicative premium (2026)
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Royal Greens, Golf Saudi and leading course databases. Royal Greens is a European Golf Design layout that opened in 2017, a par 72 of 7,010 yards on the Red Sea at King Abdullah Economic City, managed by Troon. Indicative 2026 green fees are premium; rates change by season, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
European Golf Design built Royal Greens for both members and championship golf, so it holds up under tour scrutiny while staying playable from the forward tees. Water comes into play across several holes, the bunkering is bold and the greens are large and contoured, asking for distance control rather than brute strength. The Red Sea breeze is the variable that turns a good score into a hard earned one.
The closing holes have decided more than one Saudi International, with risk and reward tee shots and green complexes that punish the cautious as much as the bold. Watching the world's best play here on television gives a sense of how the course can bare its teeth, yet from the right markers it is a thoroughly enjoyable resort round.
Royal Greens anchors the golf at King Abdullah Economic City, with the marina, the beach and the resort hotels around it. For a trip to the western kingdom it is the round to build the itinerary around, an easy run up the coast from Jeddah.
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) |
| Management | Operated by Troon, with tournament grade conditioning year round |
| Booking | Reserve ahead through Royal Greens, especially around professional events |
| On the day | Cart golf; resort dress code; allow time for the practice areas and the coastline |
| Getting there | King Abdullah Economic City, about one hour north of Jeddah by road |
Access and fees verified June 2026 from Royal Greens and Golf Saudi 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
King Abdullah Economic City has its own resort hotels and a marina district within easy reach of the course, so the simplest base is inside the development. The beach and the waterfront restaurants make it a relaxed place to spend a few nights around the golf.
Jeddah, about an hour south, is the larger base, with international hotels, the historic Al Balad district and the Red Sea corniche. Many golf trips split nights between the city and the coast, using Royal Greens as the centerpiece and pairing it with the wider region.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Royal Greens Golf and Country Club.
Play Royal Greens at KAEC
We book the Royal Greens tee times, work around the tournament calendar and the cooler season, and arrange the hotel and transfers between Jeddah and the coast. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling and one concierge costs it to the head.
Royal Greens Golf and Country Club questions
Who designed Royal Greens and when did it open?
Royal Greens Golf and Country Club at King Abdullah Economic City was designed by European Golf Design and opened in 2017, on the Red Sea coast north of Jeddah.
What is the par and length of Royal Greens?
Royal Greens is a par 72 of 7,010 yards, managed by Troon and built to host professional golf.
Which tournaments has Royal Greens hosted?
Royal Greens hosted the Saudi International from 2019 to 2023 and has staged LIV Golf, the Aramco Team Series and the Aramco Saudi Ladies International.
Can visitors play Royal Greens?
Yes. Royal Greens 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.