Saudi Gazette report
RIYADH — Qiddiya Metropolis has taken a serious step towards changing into the Kingdom’s premier golf vacation spot with the disclosing of a signature 18-hole championship golf course designed by Sir Nick Faldo, alongside a brand new world partnership with the Faldo Collection, the world’s main youth golf growth platform.
The newly introduced partnership makes Qiddiya Metropolis an official world accomplice of the Faldo Collection, supporting Saudi Arabia’s ambition to develop grassroots golf. The town may even function a number venue for future Faldo Collection occasions, positioning itself as a regional hub for youth growth within the sport.
Set to open in 2026, the Faldo-designed course might be nestled dramatically towards the 200-meter cliffs of the Tuwaiq Mountains and can function a variety of progressive and accessible components, together with a novel ‘3-hole return’ format that permits gamers of all ranges to interact with the game on their very own phrases. A state-of-the-art clubhouse, driving vary, and golf academy will comply with in 2028.
“This partnership with Sir Nick Faldo and the Faldo Collection underscores our dedication to rising the sport of golf and nurturing the following era of Saudi golfers,” mentioned Abdullah Aldawood, Managing Director of Qiddiya Funding Firm.
“Qiddiya Metropolis is not only constructing programs—it’s constructing a neighborhood and an ecosystem round sport and play.”
Sir Nick Faldo, a six-time main champion, praised the collaboration: “This can be a distinctive alternative to be concerned in one of the vital thrilling cities being developed right this moment. Qiddiya Metropolis fuses metropolis life with sport, leisure, and tradition—making it the proper accomplice for the Faldo Collection.”
Designed to satisfy world match requirements whereas remaining inclusive, the floodlit course will supply an optimum enjoying expertise for professionals and amateurs alike.
Tailor-made studying pathways and golf leisure options are being constructed into the academy to interact newcomers and elevate the general participant expertise.
The course might be anchored by an iconic clubhouse and academy advanced designed by Patterson’s.
Emphasizing each sustainability and wellness, the green-roofed facility will home three interconnected zones: a Golf Clubhouse, a Social Wellness Hub, and a state-of-the-art Golf Academy.
Facilities will embody indoor and outside swimming pools, health and wellness facilities, social lounges, and eating choices. The advanced is anticipated to draw over 200,000 annual guests.
Situated simply 40 minutes from Riyadh, Qiddiya Metropolis spans 360 sq. kilometers and is the world’s first metropolis constructed for play. Its formidable masterplan consists of greater than 20 districts centered round leisure, sports activities, and tradition, that includes main tasks just like the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Stadium — set to host occasions through the 2034 FIFA World Cup — and the Mercedes AMG World of Efficiency, in addition to a performing arts middle and motorsports area.
