Corfu island is one of the very few Greek islands that has a full-scale 18-holes golf course. The Corfu Golf Club is considered to be one of the best-designed golf courses in Europe. The course has been designed by the in Switzerland based architect Donald Harridine. Corfu Golf Club offers pleasure in playing golf for the beginner as well as the accomplished golfers; it is open daily. Meanwhile many people have discovered golfing holidays on Corfu and various holiday packages are based on that. As it is in Ropa valley close to the beach, a cool sea breeze takes the heat edge off during the summer.