November 3, 2026
The first group of golfers at the opening of Ras Tanura’s new 18-hole course in October 1952.

Ras Tanura Surfside Golf Club: An 18-Hole Course on Saudi Arabia’s Gulf Coast

GOLF ALARAB · COURSE GUIDE · Najmah, Ras Tanura, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia

Ras Tanura Surfside Golf Club: An 18-Hole Course on Saudi Arabia’s Gulf Coast

Ras Tanura Surfside Golf Club is an established golf course within the Najmah community on Saudi Arabia’s eastern Gulf coast. The club is closely associated with the Ras Tanura community and the history of golf around the early oil-industry settlements. Its coastal location and long-established playing tradition make it one of the Eastern Province’s distinctive golf venues.

Najmah, Ras Tanura, Eastern Province, Saudi ArabiaCOURSE PROFILEVISITOR INFORMATION
AT A GLANCE

Course at a glance

18Holes
71Par
Established 1944; architect not listedHistory / designer
6,391 yards (blue tees)Length / format
DESIGN AND LAYOUT

Course design and playing character

The course has 18 holes, a par of 71 and a published length of 6,391 yards from the blue tees. The red-tee scorecard measures 5,417 yards. The layout includes five par threes, nine par fours and four par fives, with the 16th hole the longest at 579 yards. The scorecard provides two sets of tees and a varied sequence that combines shorter tests with several longer holes requiring careful placement.

FACILITIES AND SERVICES

Facilities and club setting

Surfside is a private community course with its golf activity linked to the wider Ras Tanura environment. The published course records place it on Surf Avenue in Najmah and identify its long history, dating to 1944. The club’s role is closely connected to the local residential community rather than to a conventional public resort operation.

VISITOR INFORMATION

Visiting and access information

Surfside is listed as a private course. Golfers should arrange access through an authorised host or the relevant community golf contacts, and confirm current playing arrangements before travelling to Ras Tanura.

  • Confirm visitor access and tee-time arrangements with the club.
  • Ask about visitor fees and available services.
  • Arrange access in advance where the course is linked to a private community.
KEY COURSE SOURCESRas Tanura Surfside Golf ClubSCORECARD / COURSE DETAILS ↗ADDITIONAL SOURCE ↗
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions about Ras Tanura Surfside Golf Club

Where is Ras Tanura Surfside Golf Club?

The course is located in Najmah, Ras Tanura, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia.

How many holes and what is the par?

The layout has 18 holes and plays to par 71.

How can a round be arranged?

Surfside is listed as a private course.