Golf Club of Lebanon
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| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33°50′58″N 35°29′25″E / 33.8494°N 35.4903°E |
| Location | Beirut, Lebanon |
| Established | 1923 |
| Type | private |
| Greens | Tifdwarf Bermuda |
| Website | www.golfcluboflebanon.com |
Golf Club of Lebanon is a country club and golf course located in Beirut, Lebanon. The club was originally opened in Khalde in 1923.[1] Today, the course occupies 420,000 m2 (4,500,000 sq ft) in one of the last green spaces in Beirut. The 18-hole course meets international standards and the club also includes facilities for swimming, tennis, football, squash, chess, and other activities.[2]
Due to the club's geopolitical position, it has come under threat throughout its history.[3][4] In 1982, the fairways of the course were bulldozed by the Israeli army during the siege of Beirut.[5] In 2023, it was reported that Hezbollah was looking to acquire the course's grounds.[6]
As of 2024[update], it is the only golf course in Lebanon.[1][7]
