A unique golf experience designed by Brian Curley to offer a unique fusion of sustainable game and exclusive coastal luxury
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,, September 30, 2025 / Prnewswire / – Red Sea Global (RSG), the developer behind the regenerative tourist destinations The Red Sea and the Amaala officially opened Shura Links, the first golf course on Saudi Arabia Island, on the island of Shura in the Red Sea.
Designed by renowned golf architect Brian Curley and managed by the Saudi golf course, the Par-72 course, 7400 yards offers a distinct experience of the coastal links which celebrates the natural topography of the island. Eighteen holes go through native mangroves and radical dunes before drifting along the coastal of the red sea in the fashion of typical links. The course was designed for a minimum of environmental interference, reflecting the regenerative tourist values of RSG.
“The opening of Shura Links is a historic achievement in the pursuit of world leadership of the kingdom in sport and tourism. An investment engine, luxury tourism and sustainable opportunities for future generations, “said Yasir al-Rumayyan, president of Saudi golf.
A social hub anchored by a clubhouse by the sea
A dynamic focal point for golfers and visitors, the clubhouse by the sea serves as a heart of social life at Shura Links. Inspired by the native flora and fauna, the clubhouse offers a panoramic view through the eighteenth green and offers catering, retail and relaxation areas designed to improve the experience of visitors.
“Shura Links establishes a new reference for the golf game in the region. It is more than just a course – it is a place to connect, question you and live the complete beauty of the Red Sea. This is another proud step of our mission for global remodeling by sustainability and design, and an important step in the construction of the sea of the Red Global Sea, AS, Aligning Spourial Pagano, CEO of the Red Sea Global group.
Premium golf experience
The protruding facts include:
- Family adventure in the course, adjacent to the clubhouse and perfect for all ages and skill levels
- Callaway premium training balls, used on professional visits
- Retail shop of organized golf course, offering leading brands, accessories and Shura Links products
- Raised clubhouse experience, with exceptional catering inside on the terrace, or near the swimming pool
- Extensive Grass Practice Range and Mets Green, plus a fully grassy short play area
- Custom green expense options for the 9 and 18 -hole game
- Professional golf coaching, including lessons for individuals, families and groups, led by a qualified professional on site
Brian Curley, director of Curley-Wagner Golf Design, said: “From the start, Shura Links was designed to blend perfectly with its brilliant natural and brilliant white environment to challenge doors, golfers around the world can discover its unique character and its world class design.”
A historic destination in the Red Sea
Shura Links is located on the island of Shura, the heart of the Red Sea, which will start to open the guests in the coming weeks. The first phase of the launch includes the beginnings of SLS, Edition and Intercontinental Hotels. It will finally house 11 world -class seaside resorts, which will all open in the coming months. This includes: Faena; Fairmont; Four seasons; Grand Hyatt; Jumeirah; Miraval; Raffles; and Rosewood.
In addition to resorts, Shura Island is the framework of a collection of exclusive houses. The first properties available for purchase on the island were announced earlier this year and will be ready to transmit at the end of 2025. Residents will have access to all entertainment on the island, as well as its immaculate beaches and its azure waters, while also providing transparent access to the wider destination and at emblematic stations.
Red Sea International Airport (RSI), which is located within three hours of flight of 250 million people and eight hours of flight for 85% of the world’s population, is the gateway to the destination of the Red Sea. It already hosts a regular calendar of national and international flights. More recently, it has been announced that Qatar Airways will operate direct flights to RSI three times a week compared to next month, with another aerial assembly which should be announced soon.
Once fully completed, the island will offer customers unrivaled access to virgin natural landscapes, luxurious equipment, high -end food and drinks and retail shops, signature experiences and cultural programs, making it a beating heart of this advanced tourist destination.
Noah Alireza, chief executive officer of Golf Saud, said: “Thanks to our close partnership with Red Sea Global, we reaffirm our commitment to create an integrated investment environment that positions Saudi Arabia as the first destination where natural beauty, innovation and convergent sustainability. The growing stature of Arabia as a world -class tourist center.
About the Global Red Sea
Sea Sea Global (RSG – www.redseaglobal.com) is an integrated real estate developer vertically with a diversified portfolio through tourism, residential, experiences, infrastructure, transport, health care and services. This includes the luxury regenerative tourist destinations, the Red Sea, which began to welcome guests in 2023, and Amaala, which remains on the right track to welcome the first guests in 2025.
A third destination, Thuwal Private Retreat opened in 2024. RSG was also entrusted to renovation work at Al Wajh airport, focused on upgrading the terminal and the existing infrastructure and the construction of a new international terminal.
RSG is a PIF company and a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s ambition to diversify its economy. In its growing portfolio of destinations, subsidiaries and businesses, RSG seeks to lead the world to a more sustainable future, showing how responsible development can increase communities, stimulate economies and improve the environment.
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