Local Rules
Out of bounds
White stakes or white lines define out of bounds; specified roads form the boundary on holes 5–9.
Penalty areas
Yellow stakes define penalty areas and red stakes define lateral penalty areas.
Immovable obstructions
Artificial paths, irrigation equipment, benches, ball washers, staked trees and watering basins are immovable obstructions.
Waste areas and care
Waste areas are in the general area; grounding is permitted. Repair pitch marks, fill divots and rake bunkers.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
Plan around road boundaries, water and cart routing. Madinat Makadi offers an 18-hole championship course and a 9-hole executive course near the Red Sea. 18-hole championship resort course
Major Risks
Water and boundaries Yellow/red penalty areas and road boundaries affect relief.
Blue Tee Strategy
Review road boundaries Follow cart rules and marshal instructions Manage the resort layout
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
Water and cart procedures Official sources only; no golfer-review sample used. MEDIUM Championship and executive options
Course Conditions
VERIFIED Official rules verified Review local rules Repair pitch marks and divots 2026-10-05T00:00:00.000Z 2026-09-05T00:00:00.000Z Apply the course markings and operational requirements. The resort publishes Local Rules and operating Regulations.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Madinat Makadi pre-round brief Review white, yellow and red stakes and road boundaries. Markings Reserve in advance and follow cart and marshal rules. Operations Review markings, reserve your tee time and follow cart procedures.
Regulations
Access and tee times
Guests should reserve and confirm tee times in advance; operations run in flights of four.
Dress and equipment
Soft spikes and suitable golf dress are required; pets are not accepted on the course or clubhouse.
Conduct
Players must respect international golf etiquette and club rules; violations may lead to a course ban.
Course control
Follow marshal instructions; the club may change confirmed tee times for required events with advance notice.