One of the most talked about new golf courses in Europe has celebrated its first birthday.
The Elea Estate in Paphos, Cyprus – featuring an 18-hole course designed by six time major winner Sir Nick Faldo – opened in October last year and has already won awards from both the property industry and golf media.
- ‘Number One Golf Course in Cyprus’ by top100golfcourses.co.uk
- ‘Top 10 New International Golf Courses of 2010’ by Golf Magazine in America
- Winner of four accolades at the International Property Awards, including ‘Best Golf Development in Europe 2011’ and ‘Best Leisure Development in Europe 2011’.
Sir Nick Faldo said: “I applaud the number of awards received by Eléa Estate – and am honoured by those accolades that recognise the distinctiveness and character of the golf course. I am proud of the contribution Faldo Design has made to its success.”
The 6,900-yard layout winds through carob and olive tree groves. Dramatic outcrops of weathered limestone contrast with the dark green fairways that are fringed by Mediterranean grasses and wild herbs and native flora.
The course is supported by The Eléa Golf Academy that sits alongside the clubhouse. It features a full-length driving range with target greens and bunkers, short game practice area and a large putting green overlooking the whole course.
Ross Robertson, Director of Golf Operations at Eléa Estate, said: “Our objective from day one was to create a club that mirrored some of the other great golf courses of the world. It is encouraging to see that we are now being consistently talked about alongside golf clubs already steeped in the rich traditions of the game…and after only a year.”
Find out more about Eléa Estate at its website, www.eleaestate.com.