TEE OFF IN TUNISIA

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The growing popularity of golf in Tunisia means long awaited expansion plans are finally underway.

Work has begun on the construction of Carthage's second course, opposite the Residence hotel in Gammarth. Designed by the American Robert Trent Jones, the course, which will be called 'The Residence Golf Course of Gammarth', will be an 18 hole links course, in a spectacular setting with natural lakes throughout the course, as well as views over the Mediterranean and neighbouring forests. The complex will also house a 3000mē club house with restaurants and private dining facilities, and 257 villas.

The oasis course in Tozeur is also under construction. 18 holes are due for completion in early 2001 with a further 9 to be added at a later date.

Hammamet has been given the go ahead for a third course, and a course is also planned for Mahdia, although these are still very much in the planning stage.