Yas Links

Firm ground and closely mown run-off areas around the greens make Yas Links Abu Dhabi a course where a low chip or bump-and-run can be the sensible choice. Kyle Phillips turned a level stretch of desert on Yas Island into a par 72 with the movement and exposure of a traditional links, using undulating fairways, wispy rough and deep pot bunkers to keep every shot in play. From the back Tee 74 it measures 7,414 yards, with a standard scratch score of 76.1, though five sets of tees, beginning at 5,434 yards, make it far more adaptable for mixed groups. The championship course can extend to 7,450 yards, and has staged the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship since 2022.

Nine holes sit directly beside the coast, while the shoreline remains visible throughout the round. That open setting brings the wind into the decision making, particularly when approaches need to be landed short and allowed to chase towards the putting surface.

Abu Dhabi International Airport is less than 20 minutes away, making arrival straightforward for a short break as well as a longer stay. Golfers planning several rounds can add Abu Dhabi Golf Club or Saadiyat Beach Golf Club without committing to long journeys across the emirate. Away from the course, Yas Island has Yas Marina Circuit, Yas Waterworld and Yas Mall close by, giving the evenings and rest days a little more range than a typical golf base.