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golfing in Cyprus

There are currently three major golf courses in Cyprus and with the golf craze sweeping the island, plans are underway for more within the next five years. The present three are situated very much in the same region of Paphos, with the three new 18-hole golf courses planned in the districts of Limassol , Larnaca and Ayia Napa by the consortia of local authorities and hoteliers.

The Cyprus Golf Federation, which was elected as a new member of the European Golf Federation in 2001, has joined 31 other countries in promoting the sport in Europe. It has been active in organizing local golf tournaments and matches with British golf societies, and the PGA has been to Cyprus to inspect the golf courses.

For the last two years, the Federation has organized the first and second annual Cyprus Amateur Golf Open Championship Tournaments which took place at the golf clubs of Tsada and Secret Valley and attracted golfers from 15 countries in Europe and the US.

Existing courses

The three existing courses golf courses on the island are all in the region of Pafos.

Tsada Golf Club1. Tsada Golf Club - 18 hole golf course, situated on the northern outskirts of Pafos, at an altitude of 550 metres above sea level and set in the grounds of a 12th century monastery which lies in a valley near Tsada village. Designed by Donald Steel, it plays to a par 72 and measures 6,060 metres - operating since 1994.

Secret Valley Golf Club2. Secret Valley Golf Club - 18 hole golf course, 18 km East of Paphos near the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, the goddess of love. It lies in a scenic valley. There are grand trees and beautiful rock formations all around. It plays to a par 71 and measures 5,904 metres - operating since 1996.

Aphrodite Hills3. Aphrodite Hills - 18 hole integrated golf resort, around 20 km East of Paphos,. It is situated on 2 plateaus, adjacent to Secret Valley, 300 metres high and overlooking the legendary birth-place of Aphrodite. Designed by Cabell Robinson, it plays to a par 71 and measures 6,232 metres. An Inter-Continental 5-star hotel, a health spa, a tennis academy, and other types of real estate development will be developed - it has been operating since 2002.

Development of new courses

Based on the recommendations of a recent study, the Cypriot Council of Ministers has approved a strategy for the development of at least another four or five international golf courses on the Island.

In addition, the government has approved a set of relevant selection criteria, which serve as a basis for the examination of golf course development applications. The development of golf courses will undoubtedly contribute towards the enrichment and diversification of the tourist product, the alleviation of the seasonality problem, the attraction of a quality special interest market segment and the upgrading of the image of Cyprus as a quality tourist destination in the international market place.

In addition to the Strategy for Golf Course Development, the Tourism Strategy Plan to 2010 evaluates golf courses as supplementary tourist projects which add value to the tourist product and contribute towards the increase of per capita tourism expenditure and improvement in hotel occupancy rates, which in turn will improve their financial viability. Taking into consideration all relevant factors and constraints regarding the development of golf courses such as the use of land, water, environmental concerns and other factors, the strategy suggested the development of four to five international standard, 18-hole courses in Paphos district, and one each in Limassol, Larnaca, Nicosia and the free area of Famagusta (Ayia Napa)

Future prospects

In light of the attractive investment climate that Cyprus has to offer, as well as the potential benefits resulting from the island's accession to the EU, potential investors are undoubtedly presented with a window of opportunity not to be missed. Considering that golf development on the island is at its embryonic stage, future potential investors could reap the benefits that will result when Cyprus completes its golf infrastructure and thus becomes a golfing destination.

There is a defined future for golf in Cyprus. A definite plus is the all year sunshine of the island, which means that golfers who find they cannot play in their own countries in winter, when their own courses are closed by ice and snow, can come to Cyprus. Their season ends around October, just when the golfing high season in Cyprus is getting under way.

The eventual aim of this Golf committee is to participate in all major travel markets and golf fairs (Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, and Britain) and organize familiarization visits to the island for golf journalists and tour operators.

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