Austria
Golf in Austria: a land of mountains, Austria has quickly built up a number of golf courses which are the ideal complement to the country’s many skiing resorts. Often located in idyllic natural settings, the picture postcard appearance of most courses is a joy to behold for foreign visitors. With Alpine golf, greens surrounded by vineyards and courses attached to luxurious spa resorts, it is hard to overlook Austria’s rise as a veritable destination for golfing holidays. To make the most of your golfing trip, and to help in your planning, you can look up the location of the best courses in Austria on our customised maps.
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Vienna
Canadian golf course architect Jeff Howes.
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Linz
The German-Austrian design team of Kurt Rossknecht & Hans-Georg Erhardt.
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Vienna
Kurt Rossknecht & Hans-Georg Erhardt designed both the East and West courses.
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Salzburg
Bernhard Langer
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Vienna
English golf course architect Jeremy Pern.
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Salzburg
Kyle Phillips
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Vienna
Current layout designed by Jeff Howes.
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Vienna
Original co-design (1997) and later modifications (2018) by Canadian course architect Doug Carrick and Hans-Georg Erhardt of Austria.
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Salzburg
Jack Nicklaus
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Linz
Max Lamberg
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Linz
Austrogolf
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Klagenfurt
First nine holes designed by Crystof Noskowski from Paris in 1930s; extended to 18-holes in 1954 (designer unknown).
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Klagenfurt
Perry Dye
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Linz
Original design by Donald Harradine; revised by Hans-Georg Erhardt.
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Graz
Original design by German golf course architect Dr Bernhard von Limburger. Renovated by Michael Pinner (2000).
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Vienna
Kurt Rossknecht & Hans-Georg Erhardt.
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Salzburg
Unknown
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Vienna
Keith Preston
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Salzburg
Donald Harradine
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Vienna
Kurt Rossknecht & Hans-Georg Erhardt.
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Innsbruck
Donald Harradine
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Klagenfurt
Kurt Rossknecht & Hans-Georg Erhardt.
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Innsbruck
Diethard Fahrenleitner
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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