Fore! Your guide to the best golf courses in Czechia and beyond

Set in the Czech countryside near Kutná Hora, Casa Serena is regarded as one of the country’s most exclusive courses. Its fairways run through rolling terrain framed by dense forest, offering variety and strategy in every round. The 12th hole, with its tricky layout, is considered one of the best plays on the scorecard. As one of Czechia’s few private golf courses, accessing Casa Serena typically comes through invitations, memberships, or special arrangements, often linked to corporate events or tournaments.

PGA National Czech Republic brings a championship 18-hole course to the countryside just outside Prague near Nebřenice. Routed through rolling terrain and oak-filled valleys, this Kyle Phillips layout rewards precision and patience. Highlights include a tough uphill second hole with a natural wetland, and a sweeping 14th, offering skyline views. Though part of a private estate, limited tee times are available to non-members for those planning ahead and looking for a serious round.

Golf Resort Karlovy Vary pairs early 20th-century roots with a classic parkland layout in the forested hills just outside the famed spa town. The 18-hole course plays long but fair, with gentle slopes and surrounded by mature trees. It’s one of the country’s oldest and most active clubs, offering a relaxed but rewarding round not far from mineral springs and grand colonnades. While primarily a members’ club, visitors can play by booking in advance.

Ireland’s windswept coastlines and deep green fairways have become magnets for serious golfers. With more than 400 clubs and some of the world’s most iconic courses, it’s easy to see why. Adare Manor, designed by retired golf star Tom Fazio in County Limerick, is already drawing buzz as the 2027 Ryder Cup venue. Summer days stretch past 10 p.m., so there’s plenty of time to squeeze in extra rounds between pub stops and road trips.

Just 40 minutes from Prague, this 27-hole course offers sweeping views of Karlštejn Castle and a dramatic landscape of forests, limestone cliffs, and rolling fairways. It attracts seasoned players as well as amateur golfers looking for a solid challenge. Designed with the motto “Easy bogey, difficult birdie,” it has hosted stars like Ernie Els, Sean Connery, and Morgan Freeman. The resort includes a driving range, training academy, and clubhouse.

Looking to book an exotic golf getaway this summer? Consider Mexico, where courses stretch from desert valleys to coastal cliffs. The Baja Peninsula offers cactus-lined fairways with ocean views, while spots like Loreto serve up UNESCO-protected backdrops. On the Riviera Maya, the 18-hole El Camaleón course, designed by golf legend Greg Norman, brings PGA-level play to the jungle. With more than 200 courses and growing, Mexico makes it easy to mix challenging rounds with warm weather and off-course adventure.