Riyadh Golf Club
Riyadh Golf Club is Saudi Arabia's flagship venue, named the country's Best Golf Course at the World Golf Awards in 2022, 2024 and 2025. A par 72 of around 7,000 yards, it took over the Saudi International in 2024 and hosts LIV Golf Riyadh.
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The verdict
Riyadh Golf Club is the flagship of golf in the Saudi capital and, by some measures, in the kingdom as a whole. It was named Saudi Arabia's Best Golf Course at the World Golf Awards in 2022, 2024 and 2025, and in 2024 it took over the Saudi International from Royal Greens, with Joaquín Niemann winning the first edition played here. It also hosts LIV Golf Riyadh.
The Duncan Thompson design is a big, modern desert course with wide, undulating fairways and the room to swing freely that the professionals exploit when scoring. From the members' tees it plays to a par 72 of around 7,000 yards; for the Saudi International it is stretched to roughly 7,411 yards at par 71, the length coming largely from two giant par 5s. For a visiting golfer, this is the headline round in Riyadh and a chance to play a genuine tour venue.
Riyadh Golf Club at a glance
- Status
- Saudi flagship venue
- Designer
- Duncan Thompson
- Type
- Desert championship
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- Around 7,000 yds
- Green fee
- Indicative premium (2026)
Designer, course type, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Golf Saudi, tournament previews and leading course databases. Riyadh Golf Club is a Duncan Thompson design, a par 72 of around 7,000 yards from the back tees that is stretched to roughly 7,411 yards at par 71 for the Saudi International. We do not list a single confirmed opening year because credible sources differ. Indicative 2026 green fees are premium; rates change by season, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The two enormous par 5s set the tone, the 627 yard third and the 681 yard tenth, holes that ask even the longest hitters to think their way to the green rather than overpower them. The longest par 4, the 454 yard twelfth, is a serious test in its own right, and the wide fairways tempt aggression that the contoured greens often punish.
Thompson built the course to flex between everyday play and championship golf, so the same holes that feel generous from the forward tees become a stern card from the back. The desert framing and the scale of the property give it a modern, tournament feel, and the conditioning is kept to tour standard.
Riyadh Golf Club pairs naturally with Royal Greens on the coast for a two center Saudi golf trip, one round in the capital and one on the Red Sea. As the flagship venue in Riyadh it is the round to plan a day around, with the tournament pedigree adding to the occasion.
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) |
| Pedigree | Host of the Saudi International from 2024 and LIV Golf Riyadh; tournament grade conditioning |
| Booking | Reserve ahead through Riyadh Golf Club, especially around professional events |
| On the day | Cart golf; resort dress code; allow time for the practice facilities |
| Getting there | Riyadh, within reach of the city's hotels and King Khalid International Airport |
Access and fees verified June 2026 from Golf Saudi and Riyadh Golf Club 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
Riyadh has a deep choice of international hotels across the diplomatic quarter, the Olaya business district and the newer developments, most within a reasonable drive of the club. A central base keeps you close to the dining and the sights as well as the golf.
For a fuller trip, Riyadh works well paired with the Red Sea coast, flying between the capital and Jeddah to combine the flagship city course with Royal Greens. The kingdom's distances are large, so internal flights make a two center golf trip comfortable.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Riyadh Golf Club.
Play Riyadh Golf Club
We book the Riyadh Golf Club tee times, work around the tournament calendar and the cooler season, and arrange the hotel and transfers in the capital. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling and one concierge costs it to the head.
Riyadh Golf Club questions
Who designed Riyadh Golf Club?
Riyadh Golf Club is a Duncan Thompson design, the flagship championship venue in the Saudi capital. Credible sources differ on a single confirmed opening year, so we do not list one.
What is the par and length of Riyadh Golf Club?
From the members' tees it plays to a par 72 of around 7,000 yards. For the Saudi International it is stretched to roughly 7,411 yards at par 71.
Which tournaments does Riyadh Golf Club host?
Riyadh Golf Club took over the Saudi International in 2024, won by Joaquín Niemann, and hosts LIV Golf Riyadh. It has been named Saudi Arabia's Best Golf Course at the World Golf Awards in 2022, 2024 and 2025.
Can visitors play Riyadh Golf Club?
Yes. Riyadh 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, course type, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.