Lunch at the Centre of Europe Golf Course. 18th green flagstick and clubhouse, Capitals Golf Club
Golfing brothers Andrew & Paul
Marshall visit Lithuania’s capital for
a city golf break. When it comes to
golf travel there’s a growing trend
towards city trips - a few rounds of
golf mixed in with some sightseeing,
culture and local cuisine. For golfers
looking for an off-the-beaten
track destination, then it’s worth
considering undiscovered Lithuania
and its beautiful UNESCO World
Heritage capital, Vilnius. are the other two), bordered by Latvia to the north, Belarus
to the east and south, Poland to the south and Kaliningrad
Oblast (a Russian exclave) to the southwest. This beautiful
and peaceful country is ranked third in Lonely Planet’s
Top Ten ‘Best in Travel’ destinations for 2015 and is one of
world’s cleanest and most ethical countries.
The golf scene in Lithuania is relatively new, and currently
there’s a total of five 18-hole courses in the country, the
main trio being located in the Vilnius region and the other
two in Klaipeda and Druskinikai.
Where in the world is Lithuania? Situated in Northern
Europe along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea,
Lithuania is one of three Baltic States (Estonia and Latvia
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Destination Golf .TRAVEL
Located a 20 km drive northwest of central Vilnius (and 24
km from Vilnius International Airport) is the Vilnius Grand
Resort, our home-away-from-home for a four night/
three golf course city break. Set on 395 acres of scenic
lakes, sprawling forest and lush rolling countryside, this
luxury five-star resort boasts 185 well-appointed guest
rooms, renowned spa facilities and its centrepiece– the
championship V Golf Club.
Day 1: Europa Golf Center
It’s the following morning and we have a 10.am tee time
at the Europa Golf Center, a 20 km drive north-east from
the Vilnius Grand Resort. Upon arrival at the clubhouse,
we head straight to the pro-shop to pick up scorecards,
tees and balls and have the obligatory nosy around the
golf equipment. Framed photos of James Bond himself,
aka Roger Moore teeing off during his Unicef visit, adorn
the walls which lead to a rustic outdoor seating area