The Most Luxurious Golf Courses in the World? USA Wins!
Prestigious golf architects created the best courses, appraised by celebrities as well as journalists. Where are the most desired, top 5 golf courses to be found?
1. ROYAL COUNTY DOWN GOLF CLUB, Newcastle, Northern Ireland
One of the oldest golf clubs in Ireland is located in the picturesque landscape near the gulf of Dundrum and the monumental Mourne mountains. The history of the luxury links dates back to 1889 and its area of 6,580 m2 offers 36 holes (PAR 71). The ninth hole belongs to the most photographed ones in the world.
2. AUGUSTA NATIONAL GOLF CLUB, Georgia, USA
The course which offers primarily perfection everywhere you look is just a dream come true of every player. Masterpiece tournaments are held here, as far back as from 1934. The design of the luxury golf course was participated upon by the best of the best, by Alister MacKenzie, Bob Jones or Perry Maxwell. It consists of 18 holes (PAR 72) and will take the player into a beautiful landscape lined with tall trees, water surfaces and brightly coloured flower beds.
3. CYPRESS POINT GOLF CLUB, Pebble Beach, USA
The Pacific Ocean is framed by a prestigious 18-hole facility (PAR 72) established in 1928, dubbed Sistine golf chapel. The area of 5,966 m² is bordered by tall cypress trees, breathing peaceful rural atmosphere. Luxury at every step!
4. ROYAL DORNOCH GOLF CLUB, Sutherland, Scotland
The most natural golf course in the world; that is the description of this magic rural landscape, where an 18-hole course (PAR 71) is situated. The architect George Duncan created this picturesque area which attracts the best players in the world!
5. MERION GOLF CLUB, Ardmore - Pennsylvania, USA
Architect Hugh Wilson provided a great dose of uniqueness to this complex. Attentive visitors can admire some bunkers, inspired of course by Scotland. The two 18-hole courses (PAR 70) also held the US Open tournament in 2013.
The Czech Republic can boast of 103 golf courses which offer their players the very best they may wish for at the given locality.
And what are the 3 TOP of the best courses in the Czech Republic?
1. The Golf Resort Albatross, is situated in the municipality of Vysoký Újezd at the edge of Prague and is excellently accessible not only from the city centre of the capital, but also from the international Václav Havel airport. Part of the resort is also an 18-hole golf course of the highest European standard, which has already twice hosted the Ladies European Tour and is a holder of many awards. It won the golf course and complex of the year award. The project of the golf course was designed prepared by one of the most important European Architects, Englishman Keith Preston, which in the design used his experience from many plans of golf courses throughout Europe and placed the playground sensitively into the landscape.
2. In western Bohemia near Karlovy Vary there is a beautiful playground called Cihelny. In the Protected Landscape Area of Slavkov Forest is located a 18-hole golf course (PAR 70). The golf course which was officially opened in 2001 was designed by one of the best golfers in the history, Gary Player.
3. The course which hosted the PGA European Tour in the years of 2009, 2010 and 2011 is called Prosper Golf Resort Čeladná! The Beskydy submontane recreation resort offers a golf facility of European parameters, featuring two 18-hole luxury golf course.
