Overview
Doha Golf Club, on the West Bay Lagoon in Doha, sits at the heart of golf in Qatar. It is a 27-hole desert course venue designed by Peter Harradine, with an 18-hole Championship Course and a 9-hole floodlit Academy Course, and it calls itself a green oasis surrounded by city views.
The Championship Course is home to the DP World Tour’s Commercial Bank Qatar Masters and is known as one of the longest yet best-liked par-72 courses on that tour. It is a stern test from the back tees, where the Gold tees carry a course rating of 76.8 and a slope of 147, but four further sets of tees make it manageable for everyday golfers. It was designed with two starting and two finishing holes, so play can begin on the 1st or 10th, and both the 9th and 18th finish at the clubhouse.
The layout features 8 lakes and thousands of trees and shrubs, some native and some brought in from other desert regions such as Arizona. The Academy Course has wider fairways, shorter holes and fewer hazards, and because it is floodlit you can play well into the evening every day of the week.
The Arabian-style clubhouse has a sociable atmosphere, with food and drink run by the Mayfair Hospitality Group and a recently refurbished ground floor, The Club House & Terrace, with a new Grand Bar. There is a full-length driving range, a well-stocked pro shop open from 6 am to 9 pm with custom fitting and repairs, and the Qatar Golf Academy, run by PGA professionals, which offers lessons, junior coaching and popular ladies’ mornings.
Tees & scorecard
| Tee | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 76.8 | 147 |
| Blue | 72 | 75.6 | 145 |
| White | 72 | 73.1 | 140 |
| Yellow | 72 | 71.3 | 134 |
| Red | 72 | 69.4 | 127 |
Championship Course men’s ratings, all tees par 72. Women’s ratings: Yellow 77.6 / 143 and Red 75.2 / 137, both par 73. The club does not list yardages on its rating chart.
Source: official scorecard
Green fees & prices
- Championship 18 holes, Sun–ThuTee times 6:30–12:50; includes 25 range ballsQAR 700
- Championship twilight, Sun–ThuFrom 13:00QAR 400
- Championship 18 holes, Fri–SatQAR 850
- Junior visitor (under 18), ChampionshipMornings, any dayQAR 300
- Academy Course, 9 holesRates vary by day and time slot (day or floodlit evening)QAR 250 / 295
- Junior visitor, Academy 9 holesQAR 150
- Club hire18 holes; QAR 150 twilight, QAR 100 for 9 holesQAR 200
- Range balls25 / 50 / 75 ballsQAR 35 / 50 / 60
Prices checked 22 October 2026 on the official website. Prices may change; confirm with the course before you book.
Facilities
Good to know
Non-members can book tee times on both the Championship and Academy courses through the club’s online visitor booking. Green fees include a shared golf cart.
Online bookings are paid in full when you book. There are no refunds for no-shows, but bookings can be moved to another date or passed to a friend or family member. Official page ↗
The wind tends to pick up in the afternoon, so morning tee times usually bring easier conditions. In summer the club runs a Twilight Package from 2 pm.
Rounds are played with a shared cart, which is included in all green fees. The driving range dispenses balls from 06:00 to 20:30.
History & highlights
Grass golf in Qatar effectively began here. Construction photos on the club’s site date from 1995, the Qatar Open moved to the new all-grass championship course in 1997, and in 1998 the course hosted the first Commercial Bank Qatar Masters on the European Tour, won by Scotland’s Andrew Coltart. The tournament has drawn star fields to Doha ever since.
The club also stages the Qatar Open, the Qatar Seniors Open, the Ladies Doha Desert Classic and an Asian Tour International Series event as well as club open competitions.
With the 9th and 18th both returning to the clubhouse and starts possible on the 1st or 10th, the Championship Course is easy to split or to play as a full round.
Water comes into play across the Championship Course, including a lake on the 17th that you look across from the 18th tees.
The 9-hole Academy Course is lit for evening play, ideal for a quick round after work.
- Commercial Bank Qatar Masters (European Tour / DP World Tour), from 1998: first won by Andrew Coltart
- Qatar Open, at Doha Golf Club since 1997
- Asian Tour International Series Qatar
Tips for first-timers
- Book a morning tee time if you want calmer conditions; the wind often builds in the afternoon.
- Sunday to Thursday is cheaper than the weekend: QAR 700 against QAR 850 for 18 holes.
- Twilight golf from 13:00 costs QAR 400 midweek.
- Your Championship green fee includes 25 range balls, so arrive early to warm up.
- New to golf? The New Golfers Delight package at QAR 199 includes range balls, club hire, food and a drink.
Map & location
The club is on Golf Course Street, West Bay Lagoon, Doha. Education City Golf Club is about 12 km away, so Qatar’s two fully grassed Doha courses are easy to combine on one trip.
FAQ
How much is a green fee at Doha Golf Club?
In 2026 a visitor pays QAR 700 for 18 holes on the Championship Course from Sunday to Thursday and QAR 850 on Friday and Saturday, with a shared cart and 25 range balls included. Twilight from 13:00 is QAR 400 midweek. Prices may change, so confirm with the club.
Who designed Doha Golf Club?
Peter Harradine designed the 27 holes: the 18-hole Championship Course and the 9-hole Academy Course.
Can I play at night?
Yes. The 9-hole Academy Course is floodlit and open into the evening every day.
What is the course rating?
From the Gold tees the Championship Course is rated 76.8 with a slope of 147, par 72. From the White tees it is 73.1 and 140.
Which tournaments are played here?
The Commercial Bank Qatar Masters on the DP World Tour, first played here in 1998, along with the Qatar Open and other regional events.
Can I hire clubs?
Yes. Club hire is QAR 200 for 18 holes, QAR 150 for a twilight round and QAR 100 for nine holes.
Sources
- Official website
- Golf at Doha Golf Club
- Championship Course
- Academy Course
- Course rating charts
- Green fees & rentals
- Golf promotions
- About us / history
- Golf in Qatar
- Pro shop
- Contact
- Location: OpenStreetMap
Facts checked 22 October 2026. We only list details we could confirm on the sources above; anything else is left out.
