Kon/nou Karamanli Ave,
Glyfada, Athens, Attica 16610
The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Relatively flat terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Residential. The course is at the southern end of the former Glyfada (Ellinikon International) airport, which is now closed to air traffic, pending development as a park.
Designer:
Original design by Donald "Don" Harradine (1962); remodelled by Robert Trent Jones Sr (1979).
37.876490
23.743775
3 km N of Glifada / 12 km S of Athens centre.
Glyfada Golf Club of Athens (also known as Athens Golf Club) is home to a good quality golf course, popular with local golfers. The tree-lined parkland layout contains a variety of attractive holes and features, ensuring an enjoyable test of golf at a generally affordable rate. Worth a visit if you are in the area and have some time to spare.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Proof of handicap required.
Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2018].
Soft spikes only. Walking permitted. Golf carts available for hire.
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Glyfada Golf Club of Athens has hosted numerous top level tournaments including the 1979 World Cup of Golf and European Senior Tour events (see our Tournaments section >by Venue >Glyfada, Athens).
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