PALM HILLS GOLF COURSE
🇪🇬 Palm Hills, Giza, EG
Designed by Jack Nicklaus
Palm Hills Golf Course's A - Khufu layout is a Jack Nicklaus design situated in the Palm Hills development west of Cairo in the Giza Governorate. The course occupies desert terrain with views toward the Giza Plateau, placing golf in proximity to one of Egypt's most recognizable archaeological zones. Nicklaus, working in an arid landscape with minimal natural vegetation, shaped the routing to incorporate manufactured water features and extensive contouring that defines playing corridors and creates strategic interest on what would otherwise be flat or gently rolling ground.
The design reflects Nicklaus's approach to desert golf, with wide fairways bordered by waste areas and bunkers positioned to challenge both tee shots and approaches. Greens are typically elevated and protected, requiring accurate iron play in conditions where wind can be a factor. Water comes into play on several holes, serving both strategic and aesthetic purposes in an environment where such features are entirely constructed. The course is part of a larger residential and resort community, and the layout accommodates golfers of varying skill levels through multiple tee configurations.
Palm Hills operates as a semi-private facility, serving both residents of the development and outside guests. The club provides a contemporary golf experience in the Cairo metropolitan area, where the game has grown alongside urban expansion into surrounding desert lands. The Khufu name references the nearby pyramids, linking the course to the region's historical identity.
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
A - Khufu was designed by Jack Nicklaus.
A - Khufu at Palm Hills Golf Course is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at A - Khufu is 36.
A - Khufu plays 3,746 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
A - Khufu is a 9-hole course.