Marsa, Malta, Malta
Royal Malta Golf Club
One of the oldest golf clubs in Europe, founded in 1888 and still the premier golf venue in Malta.
Course overview
Royal Malta Golf Club was established in 1888, making it one of the oldest continuously active golf clubs in continental Europe. The course sits in the Marsa area, close to Valletta, and occupies a flat parkland setting shaped by the island's characteristic Mediterranean landscape. At 18 holes and par 68, it is a traditional design that rewards precision over power. The club has a historic clubhouse and hosts Malta's national golf events.
The essentials
- Established
- 1888
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 68
- Location
- Marsa, Malta, Malta
Character & atmosphere
A traditional flat parkland course that plays shorter than its length on paper. The par-68 layout rewards accuracy and course management over length, making it accessible to a wide range of handicaps while retaining challenge in the short game.
Highlights
Why play here
- A moderate round for golfers who enjoy a proper test.
Facilities
Practical guidance
Plan your visit
How to get there
Malta International Airport is the island's only commercial airport and is around 5–10 minutes by car from Royal Malta Golf Club at Marsa. Taxis and hire cars are available from the arrivals hall; the island is small enough that car hire is not essential for a golf-focused trip.
Where to stay
Sliema and St Julian's form Malta's main tourist and commercial hub and offer the widest choice of hotels, restaurants and waterfront activity on the island. Royal Malta Golf Club at Marsa is an easy taxi ride away, making this area a practical and social base for a golf trip — particularly for groups who want more than golf.
Malta
Explore Malta
A historic Mediterranean island with Europe's oldest continuously active golf club, combined with rich Baroque architecture, Neolithic temples, and a warm year-round climate.