78 The sixth hole, playing directly towards the sea, is the second of four distinctly different par threes REPORT Development firm Red Sea Global outlined three tenets for the golfing centrepiece of its new resort development on Saudi Arabia’s Shura Island: unique, world-class and sustainable. Now that Shura Links is open, Red Sea Global can assess whether Curley-Wagner Design has met its requirements. The 18-hole layout lies on the primary landmass of Shura Island, which is actually one of several islands connected by a causeway to form a resort development featuring hotel brands such as Four Seasons, Raffles and Rosewood. “The site was originally flat with zero natural features other than being on the sea edge,” says architect Brian Curley. “I have certainly started from flat numerous times but never on an oceanfront property. The islands here Contour and width for island adventure Photo: Brian Curley The Shura Links course by Brian Curley has opened on an island development on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea coast.
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