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Golf in Prague

The Czech Republic is a place where golfers can experience a unique combination of their favorite sport played against a backdrop of historical sites and natural beauty.
Golf in the Czech Republic ... Tens of top quality courses and a unique atmosphere.

Golf courses have sprung up across the Czech Republic and this boom in new facilities is set to continue. Investors are now focusing in particular on top-notch courses andfacilities, including accommodation and various wellness programmes.

The history of golf in the Czech Republic

Golf has deep roots in the Czech Republic. The history of the sport began here in the late 19th century when the first golfers appearedin 1898 at a place called Císařská louka (Emperor’s Meadow) in Prague. The first course in the country was created in 1904 in Carlsbad in the valleyof the River Teplá. After many requests from local spa guests, the first 9-holecourse was opened in 1904 and still exists to this day. A year later on August 21. 1905, another 9-hole course in Marienbad was opened in the presence of King Edward VII of England.

Golf courses

At present in the Czech Republic there are 112 golf clubs and 70 golf courses, of which two have 36 holes, two have 27 holes, 20 have 18 holesand 45 have 9 holes.
The best courses with the highest standard of services canbe found around the capital, in the West Bohemian spa triangle and NorthMoravia. Some of the most scenic courses can be found at Karlštejn, Konopiště, Marienbad, Carlsbad, Cihelny near Carlsbad, Pilsen, Šilheřoviceand Čeladná.
The standard of courses in the Czech Republic is guaranteed by the fact thatmany were designed by leading foreign architects suchas Gary Player (Cihelny), Miguel A. Jiménés (Čeladná), Les Furber and Jim Eremek(Karlštejn) and John Burns (Konopiště).

The golf season and golf indoors

Golf is a seasonal sport in the Czech Republic. It is possible to play from late March until mid November. Outside of the season players use indoor golf facilities, which the Czech Republic has in abundance whencompared to other countries in Europe. In Prague alone there are two large indoor centres with real bunkers and putting greens. In many large Czechtowns and cities there are indoor golf centres with simulators for practice in the winter months.
Charges, lessons and equipment hire

The majority of golf clubs and courses in the Czech Republic are semi-private organisations. Golf clubs organise their own tournaments, and non-members can use their facilities for a fee. Charges begin at €10 on 9-hole courses, rising to €100 for a weekend. The average cost of playing on a top-notch course is around €45—70. These courses have all the necessary facilities such as restaurants, shops and hire centre. Most golf courses can arrange golf lessons with a professional coach. Czech golf clubs can also organise basic courses in golf technique lasting several days.

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