User Reviews
for Tower Links Golf Club, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
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Well-maintained course with challenges, compromises at the clubhouse
Reviewed March 31, 2025
Played on March 19,2025. The flat 18-hole course (PAR 72) is located in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, about 100 kilometers north of Dubai International Airport. Depending on traffic, the journey takes about an hour. The golf course is easy to find, as it is conveniently located between two highways – accordingly, traffic noise accompanies you throughout your round. The signage on the course is minimalist: There are only simple metal panels with the hole number and PAR information, so you have to rely on your scorecard or your own GPS device. It is particularly noticeable that holes 2 to 4 run along the back of a shopping mall. To reach holes 5 to 7, you have to cover a longer distance and cross under a highway – here, the use of a cart is definitely recommended. In front of the underpass, there is a restroom at a futuristic-style halfway house, which was never completed. The course presents several challenges, particularly for players with higher handicaps, who should preferably play from the front tees. There are numerous water hazards that often require a precise and long shot to reach the opposite bank – especially on holes 9,10,16, and 18. The 13th is quite narrow from the men's tee, while the 17th begins with a blind tee shot through a narrow opening onto the fairway, which is barely visible. Here, even the second shot can be obscured by the 90-degree dogleg. While many tees are relatively open, dense bushes and water hazards pose constant challenges. The overall condition of the course was very good – with the exception of the bunkers, which appeared hard and somewhat unkempt. The tees, fairways, and greens, however, were in perfect condition. The undulating fairways and the fast, true greens deserve particular mention. There is no driving range. For warming up, there is only a net next to the clubhouse, directly in front of the starting area, where you also pick up the cart. The cart itself does not have a GPS, but was included in the green fee, as were two small bottles of water. A major drawback of the club is the dated clubhouse. The sanitary facilities, in particular, leave much to be desired. From the outside, the building looks attractive enough, with a view from the 18th green, but the interior is in dire need of renovation. However, the service more than made up for this – from the staff in the pro shop to the starter and the grounds staff, everyone was extremely friendly. A warm sandwich we ordered was delivered directly to the course and was available at a very fair price. The back nine can apparently also be played under floodlights after dark. We booked and paid for our tee time online. Prices vary depending on the time of day and day of the week – the sundowner rate is the cheapest option. The association fee of AED 10.50 must also be paid on site. Play was extremely quiet on our early Wednesday afternoon – almost too quiet. The course was quiet, so we were able to play the round in peace and quiet. Those who take the drive along the highway might even spot a camel or two along the way. Those who aren't expecting a luxury resort will find a relaxing round of golf at the northernmost golf club in the Emirates. Overall, a solid 3 stars.
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Golf pair at the end of April 2018
Reviewed April 28, 2018
The golf course is well maintained to very well maintained the greens are very clean very well maintained but not very fast. The place is suitable for players from handicap 36 we were there in late April 2018 the weather was unfortunately too hot (36 degrees) to play golf. The golf course is very easy to reach by taxi and the prices of the taxis are also very cheap. Recommend 100%. Everything else is already mentioned in the reports.
Beat Zenklusen, Brigels (Graubünden Switzerland)
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Exotic Golf Course in the mangroves with muezzin in the background
Reviewed September 23, 2014
I have played in front of two and a year ago in Winter (2012 + Ya Ya 2013) there several times Golf:
The plant is at the club house very nice, and very well maintained; here comes Lo 9 and LO18 together. (10 -18 have floodlights, which is on warmer days for playing advantage, not necessary in January and February, however.), The tracks are very long, many doglegs and lie down wonderfully in the water-rich mangrove landscape. Tees and greens are very well maintained. The greens themselves very quickly, curled and especially difficult.
Some large obstacles on the mangroves make the "golfing" here exciting. Since it is also a bird sanctuary, you can be distracted by the bird life.
The clubhouse welcomes the player with a friendly "Wellcome to the 19th Hole"; the service could be a bit more accommodating.
The Pro Shop offers what you may have forgotten.
Caddy service is good: who plays several times can be let "stuff" without hesitation there.
Price performance ratio excellent: clean, beautiful place with real sporting challenge, very green. Much cheaper than Dubai. Afternoon, no waiting. -> Video:
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Well
Reviewed February 9, 2014
We played on 02/02/2014 on this place. Our comment: As mentioned, wc facilities under any review as to an old train station in eastern Russia. Staff very nice and flexible. Proshop OK, not well sorted. The course is very interesting, has beautiful haircuts, beautiful fairways. Unfortunately, a few greens not so nice, sometimes small brown surfaces. What bothers really, really is the noise level. Both of the large and very busy roads on the side of the golf course Especially before dark and floodlight mode - but is playing very good, the vehicles rush by every second. We clearly prefer the other Club Al Hamra.
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Fantastic golf course with small weaknesses
Reviewed November 3, 2013
Scenic nestled in a mangrove bay is the Tower Links Golf Course at the northeastern end of Ras Al Khaimah. Easily and quickly accessible by the E311 or 611 (travel time from Dubai about an hour). Arabic style presents the club entrance, which the other parts of the building semicircular turn to the golf course (greens 9 and 18). The driving range is a little off, compared to the large parking lot in front of the entrance, and is accessible by cart in about 3 minutes.
On weekends, usually Friday, we left our home club (Al Badia Golf Club) and get out to Ras Al Khaimah to play this wonderful place. As a "links course" already something more sophisticated, it offers a real sporting challenge with its numerous fairway and green bunkers and some narrow fairways, several doglegs and water hazards.
As for the green fee, it is worth in comparison with the local courts every dirham. With its super manicured fairways and greens, he gives no reason to complain. If, as in these days, some greens, something is not quite optimal, whether by course maintenance or repair work, then there is of course a discount or coupons.
Single cause for criticism on the one hand provide the sanitary facilities (here should 'times necessarily an plumber stop by) and its cleanliness. On the other hand, ever give Carts reason to moan, because you have to mess around with any defects.
But that's not a problem because the place is immediately replacement. The service, even during the round is simply the best. The culmination and completion of a properly-deserved round of golf sport can be found in the attached restaurant. With its Arab and international cuisine, it should not leave any wishes open.
The pro shop is well stocked and very happy to offer a bargain.
This space, between the Arabian Sea in the west and Hajar Mountains in the east, is a "must" for everyone to golf fröhnenden expatriate and Gulf travelers should know that there are outside of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, another top places in the UAE.
Here is an absolute recommendation - nice game!
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Beautiful place to play good
Reviewed March 30, 2013
Very geplegter place, with a nice design. Priced cheap, playable only with eCart.
Little going on to play at times, never seen another flight...
Friendly staff.
I know this place each example and compared with Belek / Turkey, we are now trying with less than half the price.
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Golf Travel to Ras al Khamah
Reviewed March 11, 2011
Beautiful well-kept place. If you are, easy to play, however, by some narrow Fairwais not easy. Beautiful large greens.
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