The area first had to be made safe by clearing stray landmines and a lack of irrigation has meant that many of the "greens" are actually dark grey, made from oiled sand.
Security fears have meant that many of those who took part in the tournament were accompanied by Kalashnikov-carrying caddies.
But the owners have high hopes for the club, whose annual membership costs 7,500 Afghanis ($160).
"In the past there was a lot of killing going on here," club pro Mohamad Afzal Abdul told Reuters news agency.
"Right now are trying to fix up this area and give people some hope to understand a better life."
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