# Golf in El Gouna — Two Championship Courses + Golf-Side Living > El Gouna has 2 18-hole championship golf courses on the Red Sea. Whole neighbourhoods sit along the fairways, so you can live with the greens on your doorstep. > https://gounarealty.com/golf ## Golf-side living El Gouna is a master-planned Red Sea resort town in Egypt with two 18-hole championship golf courses. Golf is one of the town's defining lifestyle features, with whole neighbourhoods built around the fairways. Gouna Realty orients golf-minded buyers and guests to the courses and the golf-side areas, then helps you find a home and arrange a viewing. - **2 courses** — both 18-hole championship - **18 holes each** — full championship layout - **2 golf areas** — homes by the greens ## The courses Both are 18-hole championship courses. We list the verified facts only — no green fees, yardage, or tee-time prices. ### El Gouna Golf - **Resort:** Steigenberger Golf Resort - **Holes:** 18 (championship) - **Par:** 72 (third-party attributed) - **Designer:** Gene Bates and Fred Couples (third-party attributed) El Gouna Golf is an 18-hole championship course at the Steigenberger Golf Resort. It sits at the heart of the town's golf-side neighbourhoods. The course is attributed to designers Gene Bates and Fred Couples, with a par of 72. ### Ancient Sands Golf Club - **Resort:** Ancient Sands Golf Resort - **Holes:** 18 (championship) - **Par:** 73 (third-party attributed) - **Designer:** Karl Litten (third-party attributed) Ancient Sands Golf Club is El Gouna's second 18-hole championship course. It anchors the desert-edge side of the town's golf living. The course is attributed to designer Karl Litten, with a par of 73; its first nine holes opened in 2017. > Par and designer details are drawn from third-party golf listings, not the course operators. We list no green fees, tee-time prices, or yardage. ## Live beside the fairways El Gouna built whole neighbourhoods around its courses. 2 areas put homes right by the greens: - **[West Golf](https://gounarealty.com/neighborhoods/west-golf)** — Villas and apartments laid out along the fairways on El Gouna's western side. - **[North Golf](https://gounarealty.com/neighborhoods/north-golf)** — A quieter golf-side enclave with homes facing the greens to the north. What golf-side living offers: - **Green outlook** — homes face the fairways for a calm, open view. - **Walk to the course** — both areas sit beside the greens, not across town. - **Wider El Gouna nearby** — the marina, beaches and Downtown stay a short ride away. Read the deep guide: [Golf in El Gouna guide](https://gounarealty.com/guides/golf-el-gouna) — The full read on golf-side living, both courses, and what to weigh before you buy. ## Find a home by the greens Tell us how close to the fairways you want to be. We line up homes in the golf-side neighbourhoods and arrange your viewing. - **Browse homes to buy:** https://gounarealty.com/buy - **Plan a viewing:** via WhatsApp through our partner-network - **All neighbourhoods:** https://gounarealty.com/neighborhoods ## Frequently asked questions ### How many golf courses are in El Gouna? El Gouna has two 18-hole championship golf courses. El Gouna Golf sits at the Steigenberger Golf Resort, and Ancient Sands Golf Club anchors the second course. Together they make golf one of the town's defining lifestyle features, with whole neighbourhoods built around the fairways. We list no green fees or tee-time prices here; confirm playing details with the courses directly. ### Who designed the golf courses in El Gouna? El Gouna Golf is attributed to designers Gene Bates and Fred Couples, with a par of 72. Ancient Sands Golf Club is attributed to designer Karl Litten, with a par of 73, and its first nine holes opened in 2017. These par and designer details come from third-party golf listings rather than the course operators, so treat them as general context. ### Can you live next to a golf course in El Gouna? Yes. El Gouna has neighbourhoods built around the fairways, including West Golf and North Golf, where villas and apartments face the greens. Golf-side homes suit buyers who want the course on their doorstep and a quieter, green outlook. Browse those neighbourhoods to compare homes, or read the golf guide for the full picture before you decide. ### What is the par of the El Gouna golf courses? Third-party golf listings attribute a par of 72 to El Gouna Golf at the Steigenberger Golf Resort and a par of 73 to Ancient Sands Golf Club. These figures come from a golf-listing source rather than the operators, so we present them as context, not a guaranteed spec. We publish no yardage, green fees, or tee-time prices for either course. ### Is Gouna Realty a golf tee-time or booking service? No. Gouna Realty is an independent property platform for El Gouna. We are not a golf operator, tee-time booker, or resort affiliate, and we list no fees, prices, or availability for the courses. We orient golf-minded buyers and guests to the courses and the golf-side neighbourhoods, then help you find a home and arrange a viewing. ## Keep exploring - [Golf in El Gouna guide](https://gounarealty.com/guides/golf-el-gouna) — the full read on golf-side living and both courses - [West Golf neighbourhood](https://gounarealty.com/neighborhoods/west-golf) — homes along the western fairways - [North Golf neighbourhood](https://gounarealty.com/neighborhoods/north-golf) — a quieter golf-side enclave facing the greens - [Things to do in El Gouna](https://gounarealty.com/things-to-do) — diving, kitesurfing, the marina and more - [Where to stay in El Gouna](https://gounarealty.com/hotels) — the golf resorts and the wider resort map - [El Gouna marinas guide](https://gounarealty.com/guides/el-gouna-marinas-guide) — Abu Tig and the marina districts - [Homes for sale in El Gouna](https://gounarealty.com/buy) — browse what is available to buy - [All El Gouna neighbourhoods](https://gounarealty.com/neighborhoods) — compare every area --- *Source: gounarealty.com/golf. Gouna Realty is an independent property platform, not a golf operator, tee-time booker, or resort affiliate. Par and designer details are third-party attributed. No green fees, yardage, or tee-time prices are listed. Editorial voice — concrete facts, no exclamation marks. Multi-locale (EN/NL/AR/RU/DE).*