The recent announcement that work on the new PGA managed golf courses in Cyprus will begin early next year was welcomed enthusiastically by all involved in the project.

Addressing the issue at Tersefanou of adequate water supply needed to keep the course in the best condition all year round by building of a dedicated desalination plant the final piece in the planning puzzle appears to have been placed.

Interest in the resort, which will include a five star spa and other sports facilities, is already high as is demand for the magnificent developments that will line the course.

Golfers are already flocking to Cyprus on a regular basis to take advantage of the excellent existing courses which allow them to play throughout the year. And with 11 more courses expected in the near future the island is set to become golfer’s paradise.

As those who have already visited will testify, Cyprus is an exceptional tourist destination, offering five-star luxury and fabulous cuisine. The island is also rich in history, redolent with mythology and with a stunning coastline. The decision to add top quality golf resorts has been warmly received by its regular visitors, and eagerly anticipated by the residents.

The Cyprus Golf Federation (CGF) was established in 2000 with the objective of promoting and managing golf on the island. The CGF adheres to the Council of National Golf Unions (CONGU) Unified Handicap scheme. If you have a valid handicap certificate from a CONGU, EGA or USGA affiliated club, then that certificate will be accepted by a Cyprus affiliate of the CGF. If you have no handicap, or no valid handicap certificate, you will need to play for a card.

Presently Paphos is the closest city to the established courses, which already boast some breathtaking holes in its established three courses, Tsada, Secret Valley and Aphrodite Hills.

Additionally with recent plans coming to light with the expansion of the Secret Valley Golf Course which is currently the largest course in Cyprus. The current news on the newly developed Secret Valley golf resort will include;

Sports Recreation Centre

The purpose of constructing a high-tech sports facility in Cyprus is to attract athletes from the cooler Eastern European and ex Soviet countries to do their training during their off-season. Research has proved that there is an overwhelming demand for all-year-around training facilities for these athletes. This section of the resort will have the facilities that include:

•    2X Full size football fields
•    A complete Athletic track
•    An Olympic sized swimming pool with diving platforms
•    Bowling greens
•    Horse riding
•    Tennis academies
•    Squash academies
•    Too many to mention
 
Village Square (internal)

This area of the resort will provide amenities and shopping requirements for the residents including:

•    Supermarkets
•    Post office
•    Doctors rooms
•    Pharmacies
•    Many restaurants
•    Pubs / Bars
•    DVD hire store
•    Bakery
•    Day-care centre
•    3 major Anchor stores
•    Many more

Beachfront Promenade

The Resort has approved zoning and building permissions to construct a 1km long beachfront promenade. This promenade will constitute a benchmark within the resort as it would then be regarded as being totally self sufficient.  The purpose of the promenade will be to provide the resort with facilities focusing on entertainment. This will include various restaurants, taverns, pubs etc. The shopping facilities and amenities are said to be one of the largest and boldest shopping centre/promenades Cyprus has seen.

Blue Flag Beach

The resort has a 1km long beachfront. This beach will be upgraded to a blue flag status, sandy beach. This stage of the development will complete the circle of a holiday resort of Beach/Entertainment/Golf/Family Facilities.

Outdoor Activities

Various outdoor activities will be within the boundaries of Secret Valley.
These facilities will include hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, bird watching and various other trails that would satisfy any nature lover.
 
Pitch and Putt

Furthermore, Secret Valley will be constructing a complete 6 hole pitch and putt course to aid you in mastering the game. It will also form the Grand Entrance to the resort that will be manicured and will certainly create the “Wow” factor.

Existing 18 hole golf course

The existing 18 hole golf course is currently open. The plans to completely redesign and move the course to feature several holes around the resorts own private reservoir have already been sketched.  Once again, this course will carry the name of British golf legend Tony Jacklin.

* New 18 hole golf course *

This second 18 hole golf course is currently under design by no other than Tony Jacklin himself. This course once complete will add astronomical values and prestige to the entire resort. The new course will have an independent clubhouse with its own facilities.
 
THIRD GOLF COURSE (Pending license)

There is a pending application for an additional third 18 hole golf course, this course would be the ONLY professional championship golf course on the island. It will not be open to residents. Members will be recruited via invitation only, and the course will be hosting major national and international tournaments. However, once this course is constructed it will increase the status

Cyprus is a haven for golf investment…