The Soma Bay golf course impresses with the striking contrast between the lush green of the fairways on one side and the rugged desert and deep blue sea on the other. The slightly hilly links/desert course was not only the first golf course on the west coast of the Red Sea, but also Gary Player's first championship course in the Middle East. The star designer cleverly placed several water hazards on the challenging course. The Soma Bay Golf Club also has a 9-hole short course where beginners and advanced golfers can train their short game. On the par 3 challenge course at the golf academy, you can improve your skills under the guidance of a PGA golf pro.