Even though, golf is not so popular in Greece as in other countries around the Mediterranean and the rest of Europe, you can still find several world-class golf courses dotted around the country. The ones you will find have fabulous layouts, high-quality facilities and stunning landscapes. The first ever golfing activity in Greece dates back to the late 1890s when a development of a 9-hole layout created by British expatriates in Souda Bay, Crete. The golf course remained in use until 1913, when the last British troops left Crete. The second golf course was established in 1924 along the Athenian coast, at Agios Kosmas. During the 1920s one more course was opened on Rhodes Island, and in 1967 the Corfu golf course was established in the heart of Ropa valley. More golf courses were constructed the following years in different parts of Greece, increasing the total number of golf courses to nine. Nowadays, some of the golf courses in Greece are included among the highest golfing destinations worldwide. Most golf courses in Greece have 18 holes and are excellent golfing destinations combining golf with cultural heritage, delightful hotels, gastronomy, beach life and good weather all year round. A series of international tournaments are hosted each year, attracting professionals and amateur golf players from all over the world. The table below provides a list of the top golf courses in Greece you need to experience.
