Golf in the Czech Republic ... Tens of top quality courses and a unique atmosphere
The Czech Republic is a place where golfers can experience a uniquecombination of their favourite sport played against a backdrop of historicalsites and natural beauty. Golf courses have sprung up across theCzech Republic and this boom in new facilities is set tocontinue. 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 ofthe 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 firstcourse 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 August21 1905, another 9-hole course in Marienbad was opened in the presence of KingEdward VII of England.
Golf courses
At present in the Czech Republic there are 131 golf clubs and 80 golf courses.
The best courses with the highest standard of services can be 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 CzechTourism's golf catalogue, comprehensively introducing all the Czech golf courses, you can find on this website in two language versions (English and German), see below. The brochure is divided into individual regions of the Czech Republic. Not only can you find the basic information about a course within each description, but also a map of signature hole, GPS coordinates and tips on housing in three categories: family, wellness and conference.
You can download the golf catalogue (*.pdf format) in two language versions:
Golf Guide EN (27 MB)
Golf Guide DE (27 MB)
The film Welcome to the Golf Republic!
Former Olympian Aleš Valenta invites us on a tour of the 9 best golf courses in the Czech Republic. The film starts in the Royal Golf Club Mariánské Lázně, which was opened in 1905 by Edward VII, King of England. We continue to the Karlovy Vary Golf Resort, followed by Golf Park Plzeň, Karlštejn Golf Resort, Golf Resort Konopiště, Ypsilon Golf Resort Liberec, Nová Bystřice GC, Golf Brno Kaskáda and the Prosper Golf Club Čeladná.
The film is for individual tourists and specialists, reporters and tour operators, so in it we learn not only important information about each course, but also the main tourist attractions near them.
Golf film (38 MB)
The golf season and golf indoors
Golf is a seasonal sport in the Czech Republic. It is possible to play fromlate March until mid November. Outside of the season players use indoorgolf facilities, which the Czech Republic has in abundance whencompared to other countries in Europe. In Prague alone there are two largeindoor centres with real bunkers and putting greens. In many large Czechtowns and cities there are indoor golf centres with simulators forpractice in the winter months.
Charges, lessons and equipment hire
The majority of golf clubs and courses in the Czech Republic are semi-privateorganisations. Golf clubs organise their own tournaments, and non-members canuse their facilities for a fee. Charges begin at €10 on 9-holecourses, rising to €100 for a weekend. The average cost of playing on a top-notchcourse is around €45—70. These courses have all the necessary facilities suchas restaurants, shops and hire centre. Most golf courses can arrange golflessons with a professional coach. Czech golf clubs can also organisebasic courses in golf technique lasting several days.
Anyone who enjoyed playing at soldiers as a kid, who loves history, or who just wants to see something special should certainly head for the South Moravian town of Slavkov u Brna at the end of November. Here, the re enactment of the famous Battle of the Three Emperors will take place. Nearly a thousand enthusiasts will do battle in period uniforms.
Imaginative, amusing, splendid… and fun for everyone. With such words, one can describe the offer of New Year’s programmes in the metropolis as well as other places in the Czech Republic. Organisers have arranged events for families with children, young people, sportsmen and all those wanting to treat themselves to something special. Here is our New Year’s menu. 
The Czech Republic will be a very lively place even in autumn. A wide assortment of jazz festivals and concerts will be taking place. In addition to local artists, musicians from all over the world will be performing, and fans have a lot to look forward to. 