The Montgomerie Course

International golfing legend Colin Montgomerie is responsible for the magnificent design of the 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course at the Royal Golf Club.

The eight-time European Order of Merit winner, affectionately known as Monty, first visited the island in 2006. After carefully studying the topography and prevailing weather conditions of the site, and using his years of experience playing top golf courses around the globe, Monty and his associates from European Golf Design produced an inspiring plan.

The new Montgomerie course offers a truly unique blend of links and desert golf, taking advantage of Bahrain’s natural rough desert terrain and combining it with vast manmade lakes. The desert feel is retained through the use of sandy waste bunkers and the attractive indigenous vegetation and grasses used in the landscaping. However, the rolling links-style fairways and undulating greens are immaculately maintained. With five teeing ground options on each hole and a perfect layout for shot makers and strategic players, the Montgomerie course delivers a challenging and unforgettable experience.