Qiddiya Opens Golf to Everyone

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The National Golf Club will begin welcoming the public tomorrow, featuring an 18-hole course divided into three loops, with no membership required. Golf Saudi will operate the club for five years.

Riyadh | BETH

October 29, 2026

Qiddiya Investment Company announced that the National Golf Club will open to the public tomorrow, Friday, October 30, approximately 45 kilometers from Riyadh, alongside the Tuwaiq Mountains, offering a new sports and leisure destination accessible to everyone without requiring membership.

The club features an 18-hole golf course divided into three loops of six holes each, allowing players to choose shorter rounds or complete all three loops according to their skill levels and preferences.

The company also announced the appointment of Golf Saudi as the club's operator under a five-year agreement covering facility and event management, player development programs, and integration with the national golf ecosystem.

The club welcomes professionals, amateurs, and beginners, offering training facilities and introductory programs aimed at discovering Saudi talent and expanding participation in the sport.

The club's permanent clubhouse is scheduled to open in 2028, alongside a specialized academy and additional training facilities.

BETH Analysis

The most significant development is not simply the addition of a new golf course, but the expansion of access to a sport long associated with private clubs and memberships.

This new model gives Qiddiya an opportunity to attract players, families, and tourists while developing local talent and establishing a sustainable sporting activity, supporting the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

Success will be measured not only by the number of holes, but by the number of participants and the talent the club discovers and develops.