Keen golfers will surely find it comforting to learn Budapest features a fine golf course infrastructure, with plenty of golf clubs able to meet the standards of both the professionals and the mere amateurs who simply indulge in golf playing as favorite pastime.
In Budapest there are several golf courses and clubs capable of turning one’s vacation into a pleasant golf-related experience, golf playing being one of the top things to do in Budapest. The following is a list of the most important golf venues in and nearby the capital of Hungary.
The Hungarian Golf Federation is the most important institution which manages the promotion of golf in Hungary. It is, at the same time, the entity in charge with organizing all the professional and amateur golf championships and tournaments in Hungary. Being the hub of all golf-related enterprises, it is headquartered in Budapest.
Budapest Highland Golf is located in district XXII of the city, in Buda, and its programs and facilities, the golf course and the academy proper included, are designed to meet the expectations of both the professionals and the beginners. The venue is complemented by the presence of a pro-shop and of a restaurant. At the same time, the club boasts of its location into a stunning nature set.
Golf Tanya is located on the sparkling Hajogyari Sziget of Budapest, and it stands out as one of the most notable driving ranges in the city. A golf shop is also available at Golf Tanya.
St. Lorinc Golf Club is located at the outskirts of south Pest, but it is a reliable alternative for people who want to practice golf for the duration of their stay in the capital of Hungary. A 9-hole course and a driving range are available here for all visitors, along with a pro-shop. The venue is, however, more than a golf club, since its leisure infrastructure also comprises a lake and adjoining facilities which make boat trips and fishing alike possible for people who don’t necessarily focus on playing golf.
The Academy Golf Club of Budapest is located in the very heart of Obuda, and it stands out as a virtually complete golf venue. A 9-hole course and a driving range yield the basic sports infrastructure of the venue, but visitors can also appreciate the club house, as well as the intense popularization and instructional activity of the academy.
Budai Golf Club is not located in Budapest proper, but only some 15 kilometers southwest from the capital of Hungary, in Diosd. It stands out by the wide range of golf lessons it makes available for sundry categories of students, regardless of age and skill level. The teaching staff consists of some of the most notable figures nationally acknowledged for their level of proficiency.
Pannonia Golf and Country Club is located only a short distance southwest from Budapest, and it lays a special emphasis on the golf-related infrastructure, programs and lessons. However, it also boasts of a lake and a playground which turn the venue into an excellent family-oriented leisure complex.