Golf in Fiji

Coral Coast

Alongside its picturesque beaches and multiple luxurious beachfront resorts, the Coral Coast of Fiji is filled to the brim with some of the most renowned golf courses in Fiji. Unsurprisingly, much of the culture on the south coast of the main island is centred around the sport, with enthusiasts and professionals frequenting the region's world-class courses.

Natadola Bay Golf Course

Starting strong with a top contender for the best golf course in Fiji — the 18-hole wonder that is Natadola Bay Golf Course. Natadola hosts the annual Fiji International tournament thanks to its championship golf course featuring gently manicured greens, playing into challenging sand traps and bunkers. Just a short drive from the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa and with multiple holes along the ocean's edge, visitors are treated to a relaxing and scenic golfing experience.

The Pearl Golf Course & Country Club

Previously known as the Pacific Harbour Golf & Country Club, The Pearl Resort, with its architecturally designed 18-hole golf course, offers a premier destination for golfers of all skill levels. Most notably, The Pearl previously hosted the World Amateur Championships in 1978. With many of the holes at The Pearl winding through lush rainforest and shallow lily ponds, it is one of the most renowned and exotic courses on the mainland.

Shangri-La Yanuca Island

One of the less daunting courses on the Coral Coast, the Shangri-La Fiji golf course on Yanuca Island boasts nine holes interspersed with swaying palms and spectacular views of the surrounding reef. Designed by Australian golfer Peter Thompson, the executive and mini golf course are perfect for both beginners and experts alike. Attached to the Shangri-La Resort, visitors staying in certain room types enjoy complimentary Green Fees, making Yanuca Island the ideal tropical golfing destination.

Fiji Golf Club - Suva

Nestled in the heart of Fiji's capital, Fiji Golf Club boasts a respectable 18-hole municipal course. A relatively flat course with pockets of forest and mangroves scattered throughout, it is approachable but still challenging. Unattached to any resort or island of the same name, Fiji Golf Club welcomes everyone, making it suitable for enthusiasts and those seeking a casual round with friends.

Denarau Island

Home to one of the best golf courses in Fiji, Denarau Island offers a golfing experience like no other. With expansive azure seas nearby, silky smooth sands, and palm-fringed shores, Denarau is the ultimate embodiment of a tropical paradise fit for any type of holiday.

The Denarau Golf and Racquet Club

Close by the Radisson Blu Resort and the Sheraton Fiji, the golf course in Denarau boasts 18 holes and is undoubtedly the South Pacific's finest championship course. Beautifully landscaped, giant coconut palms fringe the green as golfing 'strategists' work their way through the hazardous course (watch out for holes 15 and 18).

The Denarau Golf and Racquet Club also enjoys an excellent range of facilities, ranging from tennis courts, a pro shop selling sports equipment and golf and tennis apparel, a fitness centre, function rooms, locker rooms, private lessons and the Heineken House Restaurant & Bar.

Mamanuca Islands

More than just a tropical paradise with some of the most picturesque beaches in the world, the Mamanuca Islands are also a top destination for golfing enthusiasts. Here, holidaymakers can enjoy a laidback game with friends (or family) with a seaside breeze and panoramic ocean views.

Plantation Island Resort

Located on Malolo Lailai Island, Plantation Island Resort is home to an approachable nine-hole course. Designed by the 1996 Nadi Open winner Ananda Madhwan, the course stretches around two kilometres in length and has sweeping views of the ocean beyond. Equipped with an open-air bar and an impressive clubhouse, this course is perfect for beginner golfers and experts looking for a more casual game.

Other Notable Courses

In addition to the aforementioned gems, Fiji boasts many other notable golf courses that contribute to the country's reputation as a premier golfing destination.

Laucala Island Golf Course

Architecturally designed, this exquisite 18-hole golf course features perfectly manicured Bermuda greens with challenging bunkers and strategically placed ocean holes. Exclusively for guests that reside in the Laucala Island Golf Resort, this 72-par private course is set amidst the lush rainforest of Laucala and is almost Jurassic Park-like both in scale and in beauty. Featuring a satisfying blend of both long and short holes, this course is a golf enthusiast's dream.

Nadi Airport Golf Club

One of the most iconic Fiji golf courses, Nadi Airport Golf Club, is where Fijian golfer Vijay Singh fell in love with the sport. An 18-hole course with views of the turquoise blue water beyond, Nadi Airport is the perfect introduction to the world of golfing. A short drive from Nadi Airport and nearby to a range of accommodation options such as the Ramada Suites, Fiji Gateway Hotel, and Tokatoka Resort, Nadi Airport Golf Club offers a well-rounded golfing experience.

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