Albatross Golf Resort
Half an hour southwest of Prague, Keith Preston built the course that put Czech golf on the championship map. Opened in 2009, ranked number one in the country and a host of the Czech Masters on the DP World Tour, this par 72 of around 7,358 yards is a modern, water laced test that proves central Europe can stage golf with the best of them.
Photo: Albatross Golf Resort via Google.
The verdict
Albatross is the course that gave the Czech Republic a true championship venue. When it opened in 2009 to a Keith Preston design, it was built deliberately to tour standard, and the gamble paid off: it has hosted the Czech Masters on the DP World Tour, joined the European Tour Destinations network and settled in as the consensus number one course in the country. For a golf trip built around Prague, it is the marquee round.
This is modern resort golf done seriously. Preston moved a great deal of earth and planted well over a thousand trees to shape a parkland layout with water in play across many holes and five tee sets that let it stretch from a fair members test to a brute for the professionals. Pair it with one of Europe's most beautiful cities and a clutch of other good courses around Prague, and Albatross anchors a trip that delivers far more than first time visitors expect.
Albatross Golf Resort at a glance
- Opened
- 2009
- Designer
- Keith Preston
- Type
- Parkland, water
- Par
- 72
- Length
- Around 6,792 m
- Access
- Visitors welcome
Designer, opening year, par and length verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases; Keith Preston's course opened in 2009 and plays as a par 72 of around 6,792 metres, roughly 7,358 yards. Green fees vary by season. Fees are indicative and we do not quote our own pricing, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Preston used water as the defining hazard, and lakes and streams come into play on a large share of the holes, asking for committed carries and honest course management rather than reckless aggression. From the forward tees the carries are gentle and the course is a pleasure, but from the championship markers the water turns several holes into genuine decisions off the tee and into the green.
The greens are large, undulating and quick when prepared for tournament play, so position on the putting surface matters as much as hitting it. The par 5s tempt the long hitter to take on the water for an eagle chance, while the strong par 4s and a well varied set of par 3s make sure nothing is given away cheaply. It is the kind of layout that examines every club in the bag.
Conditioning is the other headline. Albatross is maintained to a standard that visitors from the great resorts of western Europe immediately recognise, and the practice facilities and clubhouse match it. This is a course built to host, and it shows in every detail.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visiting golfers; tee times easiest on weekdays and outside tournament weeks |
| Green fee | Indicative around CZK 3,000 and up in the 2026 high season, roughly 120 euros, lower midweek and in shoulder months; confirm directly |
| Booking | Reserve through the resort or a central Europe golf specialist, ahead for summer weekends |
| On the day | Carts and quality rental clubs available; a large range and short game area, and a polished clubhouse. Smart golf dress |
| Getting there | At Vysoky Ujezd near Beroun, about 30 minutes southwest of central Prague by road |
| Best months | May to September for the warmest, driest golf; high summer offers the firmest, fastest conditions |
Access and fee guidance verified June 2026; green fees move with season and demand, so always confirm directly before booking. Check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
Prague is the obvious and most rewarding base, one of Europe's great cities, 30 minutes northeast of the course and packed with hotels at every level, superb food and beer, and sights that fill the non golf hours easily. Stay in the old town and Albatross is a short morning transfer, leaving afternoons and evenings for the city.
For golfers who want to stay closer to the fairways, there is accommodation at the resort and in the countryside around Beroun. Either way, Prague's central European location and its cluster of good courses make Albatross the natural headliner for a city and golf break that punches well above its price.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts in Prague and around Albatross.
Build a Prague golf trip
We pair Albatross with the best courses around Prague, fold in the old town, the food and the beer halls, and cost it to the head with transfers and tee times arranged. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge handles the rest, with no obligation.
Albatross Golf Resort questions
Who designed Albatross Golf Resort and when did it open?
The championship course was designed by the English architect Keith Preston and opened in 2009. It sits at Vysoky Ujezd near Beroun, about half an hour southwest of Prague, and is a member of the European Tour Destinations network.
What is the par and length of Albatross Golf Resort?
Albatross plays as a par 72 of around 6,792 metres, roughly 7,358 yards, from the championship tees, with five tee sets so the course suits a wide range of handicaps.
Is Albatross the best golf course in the Czech Republic?
Albatross is widely ranked the number one course in the Czech Republic and has hosted the Czech Masters on the DP World Tour, confirming its standing as the country's leading championship venue.
Can visitors play Albatross Golf Resort?
Yes. Albatross welcomes visiting golfers, with tee times easiest on weekdays and outside tournament weeks. Green fees vary by season, so always confirm directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and length verified June 2026; access and fee guidance verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.