Golf in South Moravia by Tereza Rafaelová

GOLF IN SOUTH MORAVIA

SOUTH MORAVIA – THE GOLF‘S PROMISED LAND

The Czech Republic is one of the most progressive European golf destinations. There are nearly 80 golf courses at the moment and many more are being built. When comparing with other countries you may say there should be more golf courses in the area of South Moravia. That is certainly true but on the other hand the South-Moravian golf courses attract many golfers

of the legendary St. Andrews can be found at the Korenec golf course. Experience the touch of history when playing golf in Slavkov (Austerlitz) - near the famous Napoleon’s battleﬁeld.

thanks to a perfect combination of golf and other activities. Hotels, interesting restaurants and other services for tourists can be found directly at golf courses but of course there are also many unique curiosities around. There is no other place in the Czech Republic where you can play golf and watch racing superbikes at the same time. This is possible only at the Automotodrom Brno golf course. A stone menhir, bridges and other curiosities created in style

South-Moravian golf courses do not fall behind with their offer of popular tourist packages. The main advantage of the Czech golf market is the offer of rich cultural heritage and a vast range of historical sights. Therefore we have added several tips for natural and cultural sightseeing in the vicinity of each golf course. Although we offer courses of various type, length and difficulty they all have one thing in common: sensitive location in a picturesque landscape. Be careful, those impressive views might entice you away from the green world!

EXPLORE SOUTH MORAVIA

The region of South Moravia offers all that makes your holiday enjoyable. Except for golf there are so many things to do, sights to see and traditional products to sample. You should try the famous Moravian wine and regional dishes. There are many unique natural, historical and technical sights and also plenty of entertainment for your children. All ﬁgured up and the result is clear

of Wine in the Valtice Chateau where you can sample and buy the best Czech wines with as-

– all that remains is to pack up and hit the road.

sistance of a local sommelier. Useful information on many Czech wine cellars, interesting events and places can be also found at www.wineofczechrepublic.cz.

Do you like the romance of old ages? Then you are in the right place because no other region of the Czech Republic oﬀers so many castles and chateaus

You will probably encounter the traditional folklore and regional folk customs during your stay

like the South Moravia. If you are looking for something really unique then go

as well. Experience the magic of forgotten handicrafts, airy and lavishly embroidered costumes,

the famous Lednice-Valtice area which has been also registered in the list

colorful decorations of Slovácko and folk songs – besides, nothing else can better resound

of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (UNESCO). In case you want to see

a wine cellar than tender and rhythmical folk songs with a dulcimer band accompaniment.

the biggest collection of stuﬀed dogs of various breed (listed in the Guiness Book of Records) then you should visit the Bítov Castle. A magniﬁcent view

There are many activities also for those who travel with children. The Moravian Karst with the fa-

of the Dyje river valley is from terraces of the chateau in Vranov nad Dyjí

mous Macocha Abyss, Punkevní Cave and boat cruise on subterranean stream of the river Punkva

and Nový Hrádek u Lukova. We should not forget to mention the Pernštejn

oﬀers a great adventure. Your children will certainly love the Aquapark and Dinopark in Vyškov,

Castle which plays an important role in many Czech fairytales and movies.

ZOO in Brno and Hodonín or real Wild West atmosphere in a Western town in Boskovice.

The South-Moravian region is also famous for all types of wine – white, rose

Finally we can not skip this question: Will you have any time left for golf?

and red, sweet and dry, simply wide range of flavors and bouquets. In case you are not fully satisfied with the offer of wine in golf resorts then visit the Salon

GOLFOVÝ AREÁL KASKÁDA

Info Na Golfu č. p. 1772, 664 34 Kuřim Tel.: +420 541 511 711 E-mail: info@golfbrno.cz www.golfbrno.cz GPS: 49°16‘43.00“N; 16°32‘06.09“E

GOLFOVÝ AREÁL KASKÁDA

Golf Resort Kaskáda Information Architect: Opening year: Type of course: N. of holes:

Par:

Jonathan Gaunt 2006 – 2007 Parkland 27 (3 Nines – “The Wooden Nine” / / “The Stone Nine” / “The Iron Nine”) 6 (pitch & putt course for beginners – par 3) 72

Conditions of Play HCP 54 Other services illuminated driving range, putting green, restaurant, accommodation, meeting room, wellness (September 2009), congress hall (September 2009), pro-shop, club and trolley hire, golf pro lessons, golf carts Course description Kaskáda Golf resort is situated only 9 km from Brno. A new 27-hole course and 6-hole pitch&putt course are located in a beautiful valley between Kuřim and Jinačovice. There is an illuminated driving range, hotel Kaskáda ****, restaurant and other facilities are available for visitors at the golf resort. The 27-hole championship course consists of 3 separate parts (nines) – the Wooden Nine, the Stone Nine and the Iron Nine – which can be played in various combinations.

Length and Rating Combination Men Ladies

Wooden + Stone

Stone + Iron

Wooden + Iron

6.392 m / CR 73,9 / SR 139

6.135 m / CR 72,8 / SR 136

6.207 m / CR 72,9 / SR 135

6.009 m / CR 72 / SR 135

5.760 m / CR 71 / SR 131

5.851 m / CR 71,2 / SR 131

5.689 m / CR 76,2 / SR 139

5.484 m / CR 75,2 / SR 135

5.503 m / CR 75,3 / SR 134

5.286 m / CR 73,7 / SR 134

5.126 m / CR 73,1 / SR 131

5.114 m / CR 73 / SR 129

Accommodation Hotel KASKÁDA**** Hotel Kaskáda oﬀers accommodation with a view of the surrounding golf courses and it has a capacity of 100 beds. It is situated in beautiful countryside in the vicinity of Brno dam. The name of this relax/sport resort and hotel – “Kaskáda (Cascade)” – perfectly describes the character and uniqueness of the place. New congress hall and wellness centre will be available in September 2009.

Activities and sights in the area Brno – commercial and cultural centre of the South-Moravian region. Brno Dam – favourite recreational area, an ideal place for all kinds of water sports. Regular ferry service from April until October. Veveří – an old Gothic hunting manor situated by the Brno Dam, various social and cultural events take place here. Předklášteří u Tišnova – a Cistercian convent Porta Coeli founded by the Queen Constance in the year 1233, convent temple with a unique French portal, exhibition of the Brno-Podhorácké museum. Pernštejn – an unimpaired European Gothic-renaissance fortress, annual historical festivals in the beginning of July. Tišnov – regular international exhibitions of minerals held twice a year, the Klucanina observation tower, unique deposit of minerals at the Květnice hill. Permanent exhibition of J. Jambor artwork (painter from the Czech Highlands) in the Jambor’s house.

GOLFOVÉ HŘIŠTĚ SLAVKOV U BRNA - AUSTERLITZ

Info Na Golfovém hřišti 1020, 684 01 Slavkov u Brna Tel.: +420 544 221 963 E-mail: golf@agrt.cz www.agrt.cz GPS: 49°09‘47.01“N; 16°52‘26.64“E

GOLFOVÉ HŘIŠTĚ SLAVKOV U BRNA - AUSTERLITZ

Golf Course Slavkov u Brna - Austerlitz Information Architect: Opening year:

Hans Georg Erhardt 2001 (extended to 18-hole course in 2003) Type of course: Links N. of holes: 18 (championship course), 6 (public course) Par: 72 (championship course), 18 (public course) Conditions of Play HCP 54, soft spikes Other services driving range, putting green, restaurant, accommodation, pro-shop, club and trolley hire, golf pro lessons, golf carts Course description renowned Austrian golf architecture company Hans-Georg Erhardt from Steyer. The 18-hole championship course is very interesting and challenging with natural obstacles, deep bunkers and artificial water hazards. A good practice area and public course are also available. The unique (pitch & putt / par 3) public course can be found in the gardens of Slavkov Chateau which was the battlefield of the famous historical “battle of three emperors” and the victory of emperor Napoleon in the year 1805.

Length and Rating Men

Ladies

6.428 m / CR 74,3 / SR 138

5.494 m / CR 75,4 / SR 137

6.237 m / CR 73,2 / SR 138

5.129 m / CR 73,2 / SR 133

5.918 m / CR 71,5 / SR 134

Accommodation Golf Hotel Austerlitz*** All hotel rooms are in 6 separate bungalows located in the vicinity of the golf course. The Hotel oﬀers 30 double bedrooms and 3 spacious apartments. A restaurant is situated approximately 55 m from the hotel. Parking spaces are located directly by the bungalows.

Activities and sights in the area Sports centre Bonaparte, swimming pool with beach volleyball and a spa house are situated in the vicinity of the golf course. Austerlitz Battlefield – the Battle of Austerlitz also is known as the Battle of the Three Emperors. It was one of Napoleon‘s greatest victories, effectively destroying the Third Coalition against the French Empire. On December 2, 1805 a French army, commanded by Emperor Napoleon I, decisively defeated a Russo-Austrian army, commanded by Tsar Alexander I, after nearly nine hours of difficult fighting. Reconstructions of the battle and memorial events take place here annually in the beginning of December. Peace Memorial – an Art Noveau style chapel on top of the hill above the Prace village, timeless memento of war victims. Museum of the Brno region, exhibitions, café. Slavkov – town which is worldwide known as the Austerlitz. An armistice between France and Austria was signed in the Baroque Slavkov Chateau on December 6, 1805. Tours of chateau interiors, cultural and social events, Napoleon museum. The chateau is surrounded by a beautiful park.

GOLFOVÉ HŘIŠTĚ KOŘENEC

Info Kořenec 174, 680 01 Boskovice Tel.: +420 516 467 504 E-mail: info@sokrates-golf.cz www.sokrates-golf.cz GPS: 49°31‘53.55“N; 16°45‘55.84“E

GOLFOVÉ HŘIŠTĚ KOŘENEC

Golf course Kořenec Information Architect:

Ing. Libor Jirásek ak. soch. Miloslav Buřival Opening year: 2005 Type of course: Hilly, Meadow N. of holes: 18 Par: 71 Conditions of Play HCP 54 Other services driving range, putting green, restaurant, accommodation, meeting room, pro-shop, club and trolley hire, golf pro lessons, golf carts Course description Kořenec golf course is situated 55 km from Brno and it represents a harmonic part of pure nature and perfect variety of terrain. This place boasts a unique view of picturesque scenery of the Czech-Moravian Highland, fresh air and untouched nature. Apart from the 18-hole course there is also a driving range, putting green, chipping green and stylish cobwork clubhouse which in 2003 was awarded “Construction of The Year” in the South-Moravian area.”

Length and Rating Men

Ladies

5.538 m / CR 69,6 / SR 134

4.624 m / CR 69,3 / SR 130

Accommodation Pythagor Golf Hotel*** Accommodation is available in the cozy hotel Pythagor *** which is located at the golf course. This hotel architecturally blends with the unique buildings of the clubhouse, restaurant and roofed terrace. The hotel oﬀers 9 double bedrooms with the possibility of additional beds. The total capacity of the hotel is 34 guests. Each room has a bathroom, TV, phone, Wi-Fi internet, hairdryer and outside terrace with chairs. The stylish golf restaurant “Kořenec” oﬀers a wide choice of meals for all visitors and hotel guests. Activities and sights in the area Boskovice – an Empire chateau, museum, Jewish quarter, synagogue with exhibitions, aquapark and Gothic castle above the town. All open to the public. West Wild City Boskovice – a western town situated in a formal sand pit near Boskovice. Horses, saloons, bars and themed shows. Punkevní Cave, Kateřinská Cave, Sloupsko-šošůvské Caves, Balcarka Cave and Výpustek unique stalactical caves of the Moravian Karst. Part of the tour is a boat cruise on subterranean stream of the Punkva river. Archeological dig, educational trails and exhibitions. Macocha Abyss – 140 m deep, funicular from Punkevní Caves to the top edge of the abyss. Františka Ironworks in the Josef Valley – the oldest well-preserved central European ironworks from the 18th century. A branch of the Brno Technical Museum. Exhibition of metallurgical industry, open-air exhibition of furnaces, educational trail. Křtiny – a monumental pilgrimage area with the church of Mary (by J. B. Santini). Annual fairs in May.

GOLFOVÉ HŘIŠTĚ BRNO AUTOMOTODROM

Info Automotodrom Brno-Žebětín, 656 98 Brno Tel.: +420 546 216 462 E-mail: gkab1@volny.cz www.grb.cz GPS: 49°11‘58.35“N; 16°26‘53.53“E

GOLFOVÉ HŘIŠTĚ BRNO - AUTOMOTODROM

Golf course Brno - Automotodrom Information Opening year: Type of course: N. of holes: Par:

1988 Hilly, Woodland 9 68

Conditions of Play HCP 54 or company of handicap player Other services driving range, putting green, refreshment, pro-shop, club and trolley hire Course description This very challenging 9-hole golf course surrounded by the “Brno Grand Prix” racing circuit has some magic and uniqueness, despite the fact that the place can be a bit noisy sometimes. Most of the holes are ﬂanked by trees but there are also many chances to observe racing cars or silhouettes of Brno. A driving range, putting and chipping green are also available. You can get refreshments in the wooden cabin bar or buy some golf equipment in the local pro-shop.

Length and Rating (18-holes) Men

Ladies

5.200 m / CR 68,2 / SR 135

4.240 m / CR 67,7 / SR 112

4.868 m / CR 66,3 / SR 129

Accommodation Hotel and Restaurant Žebětínský Dvůr*** This hotel is situated in suburbs of Brno in the protected landscape area of Podkomorský forrest. The Brno Dam and the Masaryk Racing Circuit is located nearby. The hotel Žebětínský Dvůr has a capacity of 58 beds. The Gamekeeper Restaurant, Swiss terrace, supervised car park and a couple of meeting rooms are available.

Activities and sights in the area Brno – the second largest city in the Czech Republic has approximately 380 000 inhabitants. Commercial and cultural centre of the South-Moravian region. Špilberk – a Gothic castle rebuilt into a Baroque fortress, seat of the Brno city museum. Permanent exhibitions devoted to history of the castle and the city. Exhibition of prison service is situated in Baroque casemate. Cultural programes, restaurant, wine bar, observation tower. St. Peter and Paul‘s Cathedral – originally a Roman basilica situated on top of the Petrov Knoll, rebuilt in Gothic style. Interiors, spires and crypt open to the public. Diocesan museum. Old City hall – the oldest secular building in Brno. The famous Dragon of Brno is situated in an arched passage with a stone portal (by Anton Pilgram). A beautiful view of the Brno city centre from Renaissance terraces. Vila Tugendhat – an architectural sight registered by UNESCO. Crucial masterpiece of the Functional architecture created by the German architect Ludwig Miese van der Rohe. Built in Černá Pole city district between 1929–1930. St. Jacob’s Church – a Gothic church from the late 16th century, 92m high tower, unique charnel-house. Tombstone of Louis Raduit de Souches (the army general who defended Brno against superiority during the Thirty Years War) can be found inside the church.

GOLF PACKAGES OF THE THREE EMPERORS

Due to cooperation of the 3 biggest golf courses in the region of South Moravia any golfer can play the Kuřim, Austerlitz and Kořenec golf course at only one price.

Package A – price 2 999 CZK • basic green fee voucher for the top 3 South-Moravian golf courses (Kaskáda, Austerlitz and Kořenec) • 20 % discount on accommodation at chosen golf resort Package B – price 4 299 CZK • all from the package A + universal voucher for basic green fee at any course within the Three Golf Emperors

TRÉNINKOVÝ AREÁL ŽABOVŘESKY

Training ground Žabovřesky Contakt Tel.: +420 603 450 101 E-mail: zabovresky@golfbrno.cz www.golfbrno.cz GPS: 49°12‘34.549“N, 16°33‘54.375“E Description Žabovřesky practice ground is situated near the exhibition grounds in Brno. The place is conveniently located and easily reachable by public transport. All visitors can either train on their own or with the guidance of a professional golf trainer

The training ground currently oﬀers • 250m long driving range with 30 mats • 6 roofed mats for training in bad weather conditions • 600m sq putting green. • Chipping and pitching green • Practice bunker • Pro-shop, clubs hire • Refreshments, outside terrace

INDOOR GOLF BRNO Contakt Výstaviště 1, Brno Tel.: +420 603 450 101 E-mail: indoor@golfbrno.cz www.golfbrno.cz

Description There is no need to put away your golf clubs during winter. You can keep practicing at Indoor Golf Brno from November until March. This modern facility is located in pavilion H at the Brno exhibition grounds.

INDOOR SKB

www.golfbrno.cz www.austerlitz-golf-resort.cz www.sokrates-golf.cz

Contakt Brno, Gorkého 45 Tel.: +420 543 213 001 E-mail: sport.klub.brno@seznam.cz www.grb.cz

Description The golf club was founded in October 2004. The indoor golf facility is situated near the city centre and it is easily reachable by public transport.

For the Tourist Authority South Moravia, z. s. p. o. created by the Bravissimo Agency, Znojmo, e-mail: bravissimo@bravissimo.cz in co-operation with Runway Agency, a. s., e-mail: info@runwayagency.cz Photo: CzechTourism, Jan Halady, Petr Lazárek, Aleš Jedounek and archives of golf clubs Text: Jakub Patočka ARTIS 3000, s. r. o. and Eva Obůrková, translation Paul Winskill

South Moravian Region

This project is co-ﬁnanced by European Union.

Tourist Authority South Moravia Radnická 2, 602 00 Brno, Czech Republic tel.: +420 542 211 123 e-mail: info@ccrjm.cz www.ccrjm.cz