New Golf Courses in Czechia, 2026
Czech golf in 2026 is about depth rather than debuts. We could not confirm a brand new championship course opening this year, so the real story is a mature scene of well kept parkland near Prague and the spa towns, often at a fraction of Western European prices.
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A mature scene rather than a new opening
Czechia quietly built one of central Europe's best value golf scenes over the last two decades, anchored by a cluster of strong courses within an hour of Prague and around the spa triangle of Karlovy Vary, Marianske Lazne and Frantiskovy Lazne. For 2026 the headline is continuity: we have not been able to confirm a brand new championship course opening this year, so the interest lies in courses that are already very good.
That is not a knock on the destination. For a golfer used to the prices of the United Kingdom, Ireland or the Alps, the Czech proposition is simple. Top tier conditioning, gentle rolling terrain and a short outdoor season that runs warm in summer, all at green fees that still feel like a discovery. The job for 2026 is to play the best of what is here rather than wait for something new.
Czech golf in 2026 at a glance
| Course | Where | Why it matters in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Albatross Golf Resort | Vysoky Ujezd, near Prague | A Keith Preston design opened in 2009; the modern championship benchmark and a former European Tour host |
| PGA National Czech | Popovicky, near Prague | A high profile modern course that strengthens the capital cluster |
| Golf Resort Konopiste | Benesov, central Bohemia | A long established multi course resort, a reliable stay and play base |
| Karlovy Vary and the spa belt | West Bohemia | Historic courses paired with the famous spa towns, ideal for a relaxed itinerary |
Where to play in 2026
The Prague cluster
If you only have a few days, base yourself near Prague. Albatross Golf Resort at Vysoky Ujezd, a Keith Preston design that opened in 2009, remains the modern benchmark and has hosted top professional golf, while PGA National Czech at Popovicky adds a second contemporary championship test within easy reach of the city. Together they make a strong two course core that pairs naturally with a few nights in the capital.
Resorts and the spa towns
Beyond the capital, Golf Resort Konopiste near Benesov is a comfortable multi course stay and play base, and the western spa belt around Karlovy Vary offers historic golf alongside the grand bathhouses and colonnades. It is a softer, slower itinerary than a links pilgrimage, and that is the point: Czech golf rewards travelers who want quality and value without the crowds.
Is anything new for 2026
We treat new opening claims carefully and verify them at the time of writing. For 2026 we could not confirm a brand new championship course opening to the public in Czechia, so this guide focuses on the courses that are already worth the trip. If that changes during the year we will update this page, but the smart plan for now is to play the established names.
Our take
Our take for 2026 is that Czechia is a value play, not a new openings play. The reason to go is the combination of genuinely good parkland golf, an easy flight to Prague and prices that undercut most of Western Europe, rather than the lure of a debut course. Build the trip around Albatross and PGA National Czech, then decide whether you want the city or the spa towns as your base.
It works beautifully as a long weekend or as one leg of a wider central European tour. Our Czechia destination hub and the best courses in Czechia list are the places to anchor the plan, and our team can fold the right two or three courses into an itinerary that suits your group and your dates.
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New Czech courses, your questions
Are any new golf courses opening in Czechia in 2026?
We could not confirm a brand new championship course opening to the public in Czechia in 2026. The Czech scene is mature, so the smart plan is to play the established courses near Prague and around the spa towns. If a confirmed opening emerges during the year we will update this guide.
What is the best golf course in Czechia?
Albatross Golf Resort at Vysoky Ujezd, near Prague, is widely regarded as the leading championship course in Czechia. A Keith Preston design opened in 2009, it has hosted top professional golf and is the natural anchor for a Czech trip, with PGA National Czech at Popovicky a strong companion.
Is golf in Czechia good value?
Yes. For golfers used to prices in the United Kingdom, Ireland or the Alps, Czechia offers well conditioned parkland courses at noticeably lower green fees, especially outside peak summer. Fees move with season and demand, so always confirm directly before booking.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Czech course details and the absence of a confirmed 2026 opening compiled June 2026 from golf resort and travel sources; fees and tee access change, so confirm directly. Last reviewed June 2026.