Carthage Golf Club
Golf de Carthage is the historic heart of Tunisian golf, an 18 hole parkland laid out by French architect Yves Bureau and founded in 1927. Set among orange groves in the Tunis suburb of La Soukra, it plays to an unusual par of 66 at about 6,000 yards, a clever, accuracy first course minutes from the airport and the city.
Photo via Google, by Chedia Nour.
The verdict
Golf de Carthage is where golf in Tunisia began. Founded in 1927, it is among the oldest courses in Africa and the first laid out in the country, set in a pocket of orange groves at La Soukra on the northern edge of Tunis. For a traveling golfer it is the convenient capital round, only eight to ten minutes from Tunis Carthage Airport and a short hop from the medina, the souks and the ruins of ancient Carthage on the coast.
Do not be misled by the modest scorecard. Reworked by Yves Bureau and renovated in 1991, the course runs to a par of just 66 across twelve par fours and six par threes, with no par fives at all. That makes it a precision test rather than a slugfest: tree lined corridors, firm greens and a premium on shaping the ball off the tee. As a relaxed, walkable city course to bookend a Tunisian trip, or a gentle warm up before the bigger resort layouts down the coast, it has real charm and a genuine sense of history.
Carthage at a glance
- Founded
- 1927
- Designer
- Yves Bureau
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 66
- Yardage
- About 6,000 yds
- Green fee
- Indicative
Founding year, designer, holes, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Top 100 Golf Courses, the Albrecht Golf Guide and the club. Golf de Carthage is an 18 hole Yves Bureau parkland of par 66 at about 6,000 yards, made up of twelve par fours and six par threes with no par fives. Green fees vary by season and use demand based pricing, so treat any quoted figure as indicative for 2026 and always confirm current rates directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The defining feature of Carthage is its par. With six one shot holes and a dozen two shotters, the round is a constant exercise in placement and iron play rather than raw power. Long hitters cannot overpower it; the reward goes to the golfer who finds the right side of each tree framed fairway and leaves a clean angle into greens that can run firm in the Tunisian sun.
The orange groves and mature planting give the layout its character, throwing shade and shape across holes that might otherwise feel exposed, and tightening the lines so that a wayward drive is quickly punished. The par threes are the backbone of the card, varied in length and direction, and they are where good scores are made or lost. It is a course that asks you to think, club down off some tees, and trust your wedge play.
Conditioning is honest rather than manicured, in keeping with a working members club that has welcomed visitors for the better part of a century. The clubhouse is unfussy and friendly, the welcome warm, and the whole experience is refreshingly free of resort gloss. For the traveling golfer it is the most characterful round near the capital, and the obvious counterpoint to the polished coastal courses around Sousse and Hammamet.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Members club that welcomes visiting golfers every day; advance booking is essential, with weekday mornings easiest to secure |
| Green fee | The club uses demand based pricing that changes by season and tee time; treat any figure as indicative for 2026 and confirm current pricing when you reserve |
| Handicap | No strict handicap barrier for visitor play; standard golf etiquette and attire are expected |
| On the day | Buggies and carts may be available but the course is comfortably walkable; bring sun protection and water in the warmer months |
| Getting there | La Soukra, a northern suburb of Tunis, roughly eight to ten minutes from Tunis Carthage Airport and a short drive from the city center |
| Best months | Spring and autumn are ideal; play early in midsummer to beat the heat, and the mild winters keep the course in play year round |
Access and fee details verified June 2026 from the club and leading databases; pricing and policy change by season, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Carthage sits inside greater Tunis, so the natural bases are the coastal suburbs of Gammarth, La Marsa and Sidi Bou Said, where a cluster of beach and business hotels puts you a short drive from the first tee and within reach of the city's history. Staying out here keeps the airport, the medina and the ancient sites of Carthage all close at hand for a few days of golf and sightseeing.
For a fuller Tunisian golf week, the capital pairs naturally with the resort courses down the coast. Combine a round at Carthage with the two layouts at El Kantaoui near Sousse, and you have a balanced trip of city, history and seaside golf. Our concierge can build the routing, the tee times and the lodging into one trip.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Carthage.
Build a Tunisia golf and history trip
We arrange the golf at Carthage, pair it with the coastal courses at El Kantaoui, and book the Tunis and seaside lodging around them, with the medina and ancient Carthage if you want them. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Carthage Golf Club questions
Who designed Golf de Carthage?
Golf de Carthage was laid out by French golf architect Yves Bureau. The club was founded in 1927, making it one of the oldest courses in Africa, and the layout was renovated in 1991.
What is the par and length at Carthage Golf Club?
Carthage plays as a par 66 of about 6,000 yards. It is an unusual card of twelve par fours and six par threes, with no par fives, so accuracy matters far more than length.
Where is Golf de Carthage?
The course sits in La Soukra, a northern suburb of Tunis set among orange groves near the Gulf of Tunis, roughly eight to ten minutes from Tunis Carthage Airport and a short drive from the city center.
Can visitors play Carthage Golf Club?
Yes. Visitors are welcome every day and advance booking is essential. Reserve through the club or a tour operator and confirm the current green fee and tee times directly before you travel.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, founding year, holes, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative access verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.