Dirab Golf Club & Recreation Center is only grassed 18-hole, Par-72 championship golf course in Riyadh, Kingdom Saudi Arabia. It has unbelievable grass formations with thousands of plants, trees surrounded with desert and mountain that attracts people who enjoy an active and fulfilling lifestyle.
The club's aim is to satisfy golfers, even those with the most discriminating tastes. From its lush, tree-lined fairways, meticulously manicured greens and excellent practice facilities. 9-holes are floodlit enabling plays after sundown that allowing golfers to play after work and in the cooler hours of the evening.
The clubhouse offering cuisine by French Corner Restaurant and a lounge area with satellite TV for relaxing and watching Sports on TV.
In Saudi Arabia, like everywhere else in the world, golf is increasing in popularity. Dirab offers both Saudi nationals and the large expatriate population the opportunity to both learn and play always fascinating game of golf.
Dirab Golf Club has already been firmly place on the golf map in the Gulf region having hosted the 1st National amateur Championship in 2001, 10th Annual GCC Golf Championship in 2002, BMW world qualifier tournament 2004 as well as Dirab Pro-Am Golf tournament 2005.
Among its other amenities, Dirab Golf Club & Recreation Center also offers several other activities, including horse riding, swimming, tennis and 5,000 acre farm that can be used for camping along with the tent. Also the well-furnished villas are available for rent.
Course Description:
Dirab Golf & Country Club is the only grassed 18-hole Par-72 championship and 9-hole Par 27 Academy golf course in Riyadh, Kingdom Saudi Arabia. Located 45 kms south west of Riyadh City and nestled in the picturesque Tawfiq valley, the club features lush tree-lined fairways and perfectly manicured greens.
It has unbelievable grass formations with thousands of plants, trees surrounded with desert and mountain that attracts people who enjoy an active and fulfilling lifestyle. The club's aim is to satisfy golfers, even those with the most discriminating tastes. It has lush, tree-lined fairways, meticulously manicured greens and excellent practice facilities.
The 9-holes are floodlit enabling plays after sundown that allowing golfers to play after work and in the cooler hours of the evening. The clubhouse is offering satisfying cuisine by French Corner Restaurant and a lounge area with satellite TV for relaxation while watching Sports on TV. In Saudi Arabia, like everywhere else in the world, golf is increasing in popularity.
Dirab Golf & Country Club offers both Saudi nationals and the large expatriate population the opportunity to both learn and play the fascinating game of golf. Dirab Golf Club has already been firmly place on the golf map in the Gulf region having hosted the 1st National Amateur Championship in 2001, 10th Annual GCC Golf Championship in 2002, BMW world qualifier tournament 2004 as well as Dirab Pro-Am Golf Tournament 2005.
Among its other amenities, Dirab Golf & Country Club also offers several other activities, including horse riding, swimming, tennis and 5,000 acre farm that can be used for camping along with the tents.
Driving Range:
Practice doesn't make perfect, but perfect practice does increase the chances of improvement.
At Dirab Golf & Country Club, the practice facility is not just a place to stop by and hit a few balls before a round. It is a destination that holds as many challenges and as much fun.
The anchor of the practice area is a wide driving range approx. 27,000 sq meters, excluding 1,600 sq meter practice tee with all-grass hitting stations that can accommodate 30 golfers simultaneously. It has plenty of room for long hitters to practice their 300 yard drives!
12 synthetic mat stations with automated ball dispensers are available in the shade from the sun and is lighted when it is dark, enabling the golfers to stay cool during their practice. Grass stations are rotated frequently to ensure a quality practice surface. Grass range maintenance includes weekly aeration, seeding, and top dressing
Putting Green:
The pitching area consists of both a pitching green and distance flags. The pitching green is about 9,000 square meters and permits you to pitch to a green from multiple situations such as: below the green, above the green, over bunkers, side hill lies, and flat lies. The distance flags are located just off of the driving range at various distances to help you determine which club and swing length to use for each distance.
Pitching Area:
The pitching area consists of both a pitching green and distance flags. The pitching green is about 9,000 square meters and permits you to pitch to a green from multiple situations such as: below the green, above the green, over bunkers, side hill lies, and flat lies. The distance flags are located just off of the driving range at various distances to help you determine which club and swing length to use for each distance.
Clubhouse:
The Clubhouse is located at the heart of Dirab Golf Course offering cuisine by French Corner Restaurant. It has a lounge area with satellite TV for relaxation so that golf enthusiasts may be updated with Sports channels. It can be accommodate more than 500 people. The fine views of the 10th and 18th Holes, putting green and driving range from lounge and dining area provides entertainment as you watch the agony and ecstasy. The dining room is convivial – good food, refreshing drinks and friendly staff awaits its clients.
Tennis:
Dirab Golf & Country Club invites its members to enjoy world-class tennis in the lighted cement tennis courts. These are available with no charge to all Dirab members only.
Swimming pool:
A large swimming pool is located just beside the driving range along with a grassy area. It is surrounded by shrubs adding to the privacy for any guest/family recreation. It's the perfect way to cool off after a day at work or a round of golf. The swimming pool is free of charge for Dirab members only. A furnished tent is available beside the swimming pool, which can be used for social gatherings, such as barbeque events, small parties etc.
Horse stable:
Dirab Horse Stable is surrounded by beautiful mountains with more than 1,000-acre of area. The most natural and relaxed way to enjoy the horse riding with no stress, no traffic, and no exhaust fumes. Feel the emotion of the wild life surroundings with an exciting ride through the desert and mountains. The five different kinds of horses like Arabian, English, Anglo-Arab, Saddle Ponies and Normal Ponies, small and big sizes are available for ride.
Pro-Shop:
The Dirab Golf & Country Club Pro shop offers the hottest innovations in the golf industry. The latest and best fashion in golf apparel and accessories are available in stock. The Pro shop is operated by friendly and knowledgeable staff who can help you find the right equipment for the game-whether you’re a beginner or a pro. The latest models of drivers, irons, putters, wedges, gloves, shoes, bags, carts, balls and clothing are ready and available anytime.
Motorbikes:
The latest Polaris Quad Motorbikes are available for those that enjoy the "dirt" and rides in the desert.
Chipping Green:
The chipping green has a 10,000 square feet surface and contains several putting holes. The area around this green provides diverse lies to help you determine which clubs to use to get the ball close to each of the different putting holes. This area is where you will really sharpen your short game skills.
Bunkers:
The lower bunker area allows you to work on fairway and greenside bunker shots. Located close to the driving range, this bunker lets you work on hitting all the clubs in your bag from the sand. It is also great for short and high shots up towards the green above it. The second bunker is for work on short and long shots to the various putting holes located on the green.