The Crete Golf Club

EO Aerodromiou Kastelliou,

Hersonissos, Crete 70014

  • Office

    +30 28970 26000
  • Pro shop

    +30 28970 26000
  • Fax

    +30 28970 30180
  • Golf pro

    Henrik Engdahl (Club Professional)
  • Academy

    The Crete Golf Academy

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Open parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.

  • Surroundings:

    Arid, rugged, partly-wooded hills.

  • Designer:

    British designer Robert "Bob" Hunt of PGA Design Consulting.

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Metres
5831
5484
4407
Par
71
71
70
SSS or slope
72.0
70.2
69.7

Location

Latitude:

35.289952

Longitude:

25.359991

How to get there:

4 km S of Hersonissos (Chersonisos) / 36 km E of Heraklion.

The Crete Golf Club

3-PLUS: Good course - several memorable features; worthy of 3½ stars.

Est. 2003

The Crete Golf Club is home to a generally well-regarded golf course, which includes several attractive holes and features. This open parkland layout will test most facets of your game, ensuring a round with plenty of enjoyable golfing challenges. Worth visiting if you are in the area.

List of courses: Greece

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance. Maximum handicap: 36 men & women.

Green fees

Contact club for green fee details.

Other information

Soft spikes only. Walking permitted. Golf carts available for hire.

Practice facilities

Good

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79th Women’s US Open: the second women’s major championship of the season gets underway at Lancaster CC in Pennsylvania. It’s the second time the championship has been held here.
(May 30-June 2).

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