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Golf Course Layout
Crowning Aphrodite Hills Resort’s outstanding leisure facilities is the magnificent 18-hole golf course, designed by acclaimed course architect, Cabell B. Robinson. Five years in the making, it follows the scenic contours of the two plateaux, its challenging fairways cutting a swathe through lakes, olive and carob trees. No wonder the course has taken its rightful place among the very best the Mediterranean can offer.
No matter how many times you play the course, there’s always a new challenge. Not least the skill needed to conquer the dramatic holes that run alongside or traverse the dramatic central ravine. Celebrate your success in the sophisticated Clubhouse, overlooking the 18th green and the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean below.
In the restaurant you can savour delectable Cypriot specialties, international cuisine and an extensive wine list, or just enjoy the breathtaking view from the terraces. A premier Golf Academy, practice holes and pro-shop enhance your golf experience.
Words from the Designer
"Some golf courses take longer to materialize than others. Sometimes these delays turn out for the best. I first visited the site nearly 20 years ago and was immediately impressed with the inherent potential of this land to become one of Europe’s great golf courses.
"Apart from the wonderful views out to sea from so many holes, the striking feature of the site is the deep canyon that separates two plateaus. The problem was how to incorporate this gorge into the course design, and how to cross it! A clever network of cart paths solved it, and in addition, the descent down to the 7th tee is an adventure in itself.
"We were fortunate in that the site was fairly well covered with carob and olive trees, and fine native grass out in the rough, that turns golden in late summer, completes a simple but elegant landscape palette which I found extremely pleasing to the eye. With a little additional planting, the holes were “Mediterranean mature” on completion.
"I have kept the fairways spaciously wide between the trees, the greens on the large size, and both men and women have two sets of tees to choose from to match your capabilities. Challenge it from the very tips however, and in a bit of a breeze, and that can be a whole different story.
"People often ask me what my favourite hole is. Just as often I try to dodge the issue diplomatically. Favourite golf holes are subjective choices just as the beauty of one woman attracts a man more than that of another. But I will offer some suggestions.
"If you can carry 200 meters with your driver, you should try the back tee on the 3rd. It looks forever over the gorge, but it is only that far to reach safety. It is a thrill of a lifetime shot if you succeed. The 7th deep within the bowels of the canyon is another dramatic shot, while fantastic sea views are to be had at the 8th and 15th. Personally I think reaching for the back pin position on the 12th needs the most courage, while the 16th is my pick for the toughest par-4, and the 18th is a reachable and wonderful par-5.
"Aphrodite Hills is the culmination of my 35 years designing courses, and I rate it among my very best work. But you the golfer, will be the final judge. Above all, take in the views, the landscape and the tranquillity. Too often we forget that golf is but a game –and one to be enjoyed."
Cabell Robinson - Course Designer VIEW GOLF COURSE GALLERY
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