Golf in Czechia
A championship resort that hosts the DP World Tour, the oldest golf in central Europe in the great spa towns, and some of the best value rounds on the continent. The courses that matter, the regions, the seasons and how to plan it.
Photograph: PGA National Czech Republic Oaks Prague, PGA National Czech Republic Oaks Prague, via Google
Why golf in Czechia
Czechia is the value pick of central European golf. The country has more than a hundred courses and a golf history that runs back to 1904, when the spa town of Karlovy Vary first laid out a course for its visitors, and Royal Marianske Lazne followed in 1905 as the oldest club in the land. Today the headline is Albatross Golf Resort, the modern championship layout half an hour from Prague that has hosted the DP World Tour's Czech Masters, but the depth lies in the spa triangle of West Bohemia, where elegant golf grew up alongside the thermal baths and the colonnades.
For a traveling golfer the appeal is simple: very good courses at a fraction of western European prices, a beautiful capital in Prague, and the spa towns of Karlovy Vary and Marianske Lazne for the evenings. A Czech golf trip pairs the golf with castles, beer, fine dining and the baths, which makes it an easy sell to a mixed group or a couple as much as to a society chasing value.
The regions
Prague and Central Bohemia
Albatross, Karlstejn beneath its castle, and the big resorts at Konopiste and Casa Serena, all within an hour of the capital, the easiest region to combine with a Prague city break.
The West Bohemia spa triangle
Karlovy Vary, Marianske Lazne and Cihelny among the thermal towns, the oldest and most characterful golf in the country, paired with grand spa hotels and the colonnades.
The wider country
Courses spread across Bohemia and Moravia, from the wooded layouts around Beroun and Kynzvart to the resorts near Sokolov, useful add ons when you want quieter, cheaper golf between the headliners.
The courses that matter
Albatross Golf Resort
The modern championship resort at Vysoky Ujezd, half an hour west of Prague, that has hosted the European Tour and DP World Tour Czech Masters. A long, manicured, big budget layout and the tournament standard round of any Czech trip.
Royal Golf Club Marianske Lazne
The oldest golf club in the country, opened in 1905 in the famous spa town and named the best course in Czechia by Golf Digest in 2019, a graceful, historic parkland that anchors a spa triangle trip.
Golf Resort Karlstejn
One of the most visited and most photographed courses in the country, climbing and tumbling beneath the medieval Karlstejn Castle southwest of Prague, with sweeping views and a true test from the back tees.
Cihelny Golf and Wellness Resort
The only Gary Player design in the country, a par 70 opened in 2002 in the Slavkovsky forest near Karlovy Vary, a Scottish style course along the valley floor of the river Tepla with a wellness hotel attached.
Golf Resort Karlovy Vary
Golf in the grand spa town where the Czech game began in 1904, a mature, tree lined parkland a short stroll from the colonnades, full of history and a fitting base for a spa triangle week.
Casa Serena
An exclusive, immaculately kept course on a private estate at Roztez in central Bohemia, one of the most lavishly conditioned layouts in the country and a sought after round for visiting groups.
Konopiste Golf Resort
One of the largest resorts in the country, with multiple loops beneath Konopiste Castle south of Prague, a relaxed, golf rich base ideal for a society that wants plenty of rounds in one place.
Golf Club Kynzvart
A quiet, wooded course near Marianske Lazne in the spa triangle, a pleasant, good value round that pairs naturally with the Royal club and Cihelny on a West Bohemia trip.
Golf Resort Sokolov
A modern course near Karlovy Vary that adds an easy, affordable round to a spa triangle itinerary, useful for a society wanting volume without the marquee green fees.
Beroun Golf Club
A hilly, scenic course in the wooded country between Prague and Karlovy Vary, a handy stop on the drive west and a good value warm up before the headline rounds.
Founding dates, hosts and designers verified June 2026 where stated. Some designers and opening years are omitted where they could not be confirmed. Course profiles are added across the site as the directory grows. Always confirm visitor access and fees directly before booking.
When to go
| Season | Conditions | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| June to September | Warm, settled summers, long daylight | Prime golf season, the courses at their best |
| April to May and October | Cooler, a higher chance of rain | Quieter shoulder months with softer rates |
| November to March | Cold, some courses closed or on winter greens | Out of season, plan a spa stay rather than golf |
Late spring and early autumn give the best mix of conditions and price. The spa hotels stay open year round, so a golf and wellness trip works through the shoulder months.
Indicative costs
| Item | Indicative 2026 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Regional green fee | Around €40 to €70 | Spa triangle and country courses, excellent value |
| Marquee green fee | Around €90 to €130 | Albatross and the top resorts in peak season |
| A week, all in | Around €1,200 to €2,500 per person | Spa hotels, several rounds, a car, excluding flights |
Indicative third party figures for the 2026 season, shown to set expectations only. We are a guide, not an operator, and never quote our own pricing. Always confirm directly before booking.
Getting there and around
Prague is the gateway for a Czech golf trip, with direct flights from across Europe and a compact, walkable old city for the evenings. Albatross, Karlstejn and Konopiste all sit within an hour of the airport, so a Prague based trip needs only a hire car for the short hops between courses. For the spa triangle, the drive west to Karlovy Vary and Marianske Lazne takes around two hours, through the wooded hills of Bohemia, and a car is essential to link the courses, the baths and the towns once you are there.
Where to stay
For the Prague cluster, a hotel in the old city pairs the golf at Albatross and Karlstejn with the restaurants and the sights, while Konopiste and Casa Serena offer estate stays for a quieter base. In the spa triangle, the grand hotels of Karlovy Vary and Marianske Lazne are the point of the trip, with thermal baths, colonnades and fine dining on the doorstep and the courses a short drive away. Book the better spa hotels ahead for the summer, and let one planner line up the right base for each leg.
Plan your Czechia golf trip
Tell us the courses you want and roughly when. One concierge costs the whole trip to the head and replies within one working day, with no obligation.
Czechia golf questions
When is the best time to play golf in Czechia?
May to September is the golf season, with warm, settled summers and long daylight. June and September are the sweet spots, prime conditions with fewer crowds. The courses close or play soft in the cold months from November to March, so plan a Czech golf trip for late spring through early autumn.
Why combine golf with the Czech spa towns?
West Bohemia holds the great spa towns of Karlovy Vary and Marianske Lazne, where the oldest golf in the country grew up alongside the thermal baths. A trip to the spa triangle pairs rounds at Royal Marianske Lazne, Cihelny and Karlovy Vary with spa hotels, colonnades and fine dining.
How much does a golf trip to Czechia cost in 2026?
Czechia is one of the best value golf destinations in Europe. Indicative 2026 green fees run from around €40 at the regional courses to roughly €90 to €130 at Albatross and the marquee resorts in peak. A week with spa hotels, several rounds and a car typically lands between €1,200 and €2,500 per head. Always confirm directly before booking.
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