Golf Club of Lebanon explained

Golf Club of Lebanon is a country club and golf course located in Beirut, Lebanon. The club was originally opened in Khalde in 1923.^[1] Today, the course occupies in one of the last green spaces in Beirut. The 18-hole course meets international standards and the club also includes facilities for swimming, tennis, football, squash, chess, and other activities.^[2]

Due to the club's geopolitical position, it has come under threat throughout its history.^{[3] [4]} In 1982, the fairways of the course were bulldozed by the Israeli army during the siege of Beirut.^[5] In 2023, it was reported that Hezbollah was looking to acquire the course's grounds.^[6]

, it is the only golf course in Lebanon.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Kynaston . Matthew . Postcard from Beirut: Strife is par for the course at Lebanon's only golf club . 2025-06-06 . The National . en.
2. Web site: Lebanon golf club in drive to survive country’s economic crisis . 2025-06-06 . Arab News . en.
3. Web site: Rose . David . 2021-10-16 . Rival factions are ripping Lebanon apart. Even golf is in their crosshairs . 2025-06-06 . www.thetimes.com . en.
4. Web site: Lebanon's only golf club plays on through threats and intimidation . 2025-06-06 . The National . en.
5. News: The bunkers on Beirut’s golf course are in the crosshairs . 2025-06-06 . The Economist . 0013-0613.
6. Web site: 2023-05-01 . Hezbollah tees up to close historic Beirut golf course - analysis . 2025-06-06 . . en . 0792-822X.
7. Web site: Meet this 66-year-old from Lebanon who saw bombs dropping from the sky during his flight to compete in the Asia-Pacific Amateur . 2025-06-06 . GolfDigest.com . en.