Golf

Most famous golf courses

Karlovy Vary
The club was established in 1904 and is the oldest golf club in the Czech Republic. The original course lay on the banks of the river Tepla in Geyser Park. Now the golf club is based at the Karlovy Vary course, Olsova Vrata. The golf course was projected in 1931 by the architect Noskowski and constructed in 1932. The course has been leased long–term to Golf Resort Karlovy Vary, and changes are being prepared that should significantly improve the quality of play. Above all, a new clubhouse and a new irrigation system will be built. All this should allow world–class events to be held here. Length: men white 6141 m, yellow 5636 m, women blue 5358 m, red 4996 m. Par: 72. SSS: 72. Season: April – October.

Karlstejn
The Karlstejn golf course is 30 km from Prague. The golf course was established in 1992 and the golf course was opened in 1993. The course as designed by Canadian duo Les Furber and Jim Eremko. Thanks to their careful approach in setting the golf course amid beautiful scenery with the majestic Karlstejn, castle of the Czech kings, forming a romantic backdrop, the designers have created a unique course. The wooded hilly landscape with the limestone outcrops, and rich flora and fauna is an oasis of quiet and yet is only a few minutes drive from central Prague. The broken terrain, natural gorges two lakes and many sandpits create a pleasant environment that will satisfy even the most demanding players. The architects designed the course "easy bogie" but "difficult birdie" with the result that the players with the very different handicaps can both play on it. Length: men white 6361 m, yellow 5880 m. Women blue 5376 m, red 4876 m. Par: 72. SSS: 72. Season: April – November.

Marianske Lazne
The oldest golf course on Czech soil was inaugurated by Kind Edward VII. of Great Britain on 28.08.1905. The course is owned by the town and leased long–term to the golf club, which has restored the clubhouse preserving the original romantic era design features. The standard of the course is demonstrated by the PGA Volvo Tour held on it every year, in which top world players take part. Length: men white 6195 m, yellow 6040 m, women blue 5350 m, red 5305 m. Par: 72. SSS: 72. Season: May – October.

Ostrava
The club was founded at the same time as the course, which was projected by Jan Cieslar in 1968. Part founded by NHKG Ostrava, the officially opened in 1970. The golf course is dominated by the Rothschild castle and set it in its grounds which feature many rare old trees brought to the park from all corners of the world. Length: men white 5809 m, yellow 5713 m, women red 5034 m. Par: 71. SSS: 70. Season: April – October.

Podebrady
The Podebrady golf club was established in 1961. The course in this spa town on the river Labe was projected by architects B. Wagner and K. Havelka. An interesting feature are the many natural water obstacles. Length: men white 6042 m, yellow 5826 m, women red 5308 m. Par: 72. SSS: 72. Season: round-the-year.