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Ayla Golf Club is a golf course located within the Ayla Oasis, a mixed-use real estate and tourism development in Aqaba, southern Jordan. The course covers approximately 800,000 square meters and includes an 18-hole championship course and a 9-hole academy course.[1] The golf course was designed by Greg Norman through his company, Greg Norman Golf Course Design (GNGCD). [2]
Location
[edit]The golf club is located along the Red Sea coast in Aqaba, about 80 miles south of Petra. It is part of the Ayla Oasis mixed-use development, which includes residential, commercial, and recreational components. [3]
History
[edit]Construction of the golf course began as part of the first phase of the Ayla Oasis mixed-use project. The 18-hole championship course was designed by Greg Norman through his company Greg Norman Golf Course Design (GNGCD) and opened in 2016. [4] [5] [6]
The clubhouse and golf academy were designed by Oppenheim Architecture, with Chad Oppenheim and Beat Huesler serving as principals in charge. The local architect on the project was Darb Architects and Engineers. The total built-up area of the complex is 5,800 square meters, comprising a 4,100-square-meter clubhouse, a 1,200-square-meter golf academy, and 500 square meters of comfort stations. The clubhouse was completed in 2018. [7] [8]
The construction involved a training programme between the European office of Oppenheim Architecture and the local workforce, through which workers were trained in shotcrete pouring techniques. A local artist applied a traditional pigmentation technique to the interior surfaces. [9] [10]
Design and sustainability
[edit]The course was designed to follow the natural terrain. Artificial lagoons within the development supply water for irrigation and serve as habitats for local wildlife and migratory birds. [11] [12]
The club facilities were designed by Oppenheim Architecture, with elements reflecting the surrounding desert and coastal landscape. The buildings include ventilation channels, light filters, and patterns influenced by local architectural traditions. [13]
Facilities
[edit]The club features practice facilities, indoor swing and putting studios, PGA-certified instruction, and dining at Silica Restaurant. [14] [15]
Sporting activities
[edit]The club operates in coordination with the Jordan Golf Federation, including training programs for youth and national teams. [16]
Jordan Mixed Open
[edit]The Jordan Mixed Open presented by Ayla was a professional golf tournament held at Ayla Golf Club in Aqaba, Jordan. The first edition took place in April 2019. The field included players from the Challenge Tour, European Senior Tour and Ladies European Tour, as well as three amateur players. [17]
The tournament was played over 54 holes, with a cut after 36 holes. Daan Huizing won the 2019 tournament, finishing two strokes ahead of Meghan MacLaren. José Cóceres was the highest-placed player from the European Senior Tour, finishing tied for fourth. [18]
Other regional and international tournaments hosted at the club include:
Awards
[edit]The club has received the following awards and certifications:
References
[edit]- ↑ "New Ayla Golf Club course opens for play in Jordan". Golf, Latest News, Courses, Technology | GolfCourseArchitecture.net. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ "Ayla Golf club - Jordan Golf Federation". 12 June 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ "Ayla Golf Clubhouse, Jordan". Oppenheim Architecture. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
- ↑ Report, GN Focus (25 May 2022). "Ayla Oasis sets example for creative development in Jordan". Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ "Ayla Golf Club, Jordan's first signature 18-hole grass course". GolfBusinessNews.com. 4 May 2017. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ News, Arab (5 October 2016). "Jordan's first championship golf course makes soft opening at Ayla". www.arabnews.com. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ↑ "Ayla Golfclub / Oppenheim Architecture". ArchDaily. 3 May 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ designboom, kieron marchese I. (10 June 2019). "dune-like forms articulate oppenheim architecture's golf clubhouse in jordan". designboom | architecture & design magazine. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ "Ayla Golfclub / Oppenheim Architecture". ArchDaily. 3 May 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ Yellowtrace, Team (23 June 2019). "Ayla Golf Academy & Clubhouse in Aqaba, Jordan by Oppenheim Architecture". Yellowtrace. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ Nov 11, last updated; 2025 (11 November 2025). "Ayla Golf Club Named One of the World's Most Sustainable Golf Courses - Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA". Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
{{cite web}}:|first1=has generic name (help);|last2=has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ Taylor, Rob (3 July 2026). "7 Of The World's Most Beautiful Eco-Conscious Golf Courses - The Ethicalist". Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ Stamp, Elizabeth (30 April 2019). "The World's Coolest New Golf Clubhouse Is Nothing Like You Would Imagine". Architectural Digest. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ https://www.albawaba.com/sport/jordan%E2%80%99s-first-championship-golf-course-makes-soft-opening-ayla-889892.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ "Ayla Golf club - Jordan Golf Federation". 12 June 2021. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ "Jordan Golf Federation, Ayla sign agreement to expand sport in Kingdom". Jordan Times. 6 August 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ "Ayla sponsors first-of-its-kind Jordan Mixed Open Tournament". Jordan Times. 25 March 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ "Historic win for Huizing at Jordan Mixed Open presented by Ayla". www.europeantour.com. 6 April 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ "Turkish Airlines Golf Cup kicks off at Ayla Golf Club". Jordan Daily. +00:00. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ↑ "Turkish Airlines Golf Cup kicks off at Ayla Golf Club". Jordan Daily. +00:00. Retrieved 2026-09-23.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ↑ "UAE National Golf Team Set for 2017 Arab Golf Championship in Jordan". www.dubaichronicle.com. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ "Williams beats field by eight shots at Ayla Golf Club in MENA Tour's Jordan 2 event". Golf South. 4 October 2019. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ Feb 09, last updated; 2025 (9 February 2025). "Conclusion of the Second Round of the Jordanian Golf League at Ayla Golf Course - Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA". Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
{{cite web}}:|first1=has generic name (help);|last2=has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ Gray, Kent (9 June 2020). "Ayla Golf Club links with IMG Prestige". Golf Digest Middle East. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ "Ayla Golf Club". Geo Foundation. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
- ↑ "2017 Typology Winners - Architizer A+Awards". winners.architizer.com. Retrieved 23 September 2026.
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