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LJUB L JA N A
ROYAL GOLF BLED Royal
Golf Bled is the oldest and
the largest golf course in
Slovenia. The first round
of golf was played on this
beautiful golf course in
1937. Located close to the
Slovenia’s crown jewel of
tourist attractions, Lake
Bled, this golf course has
been a popular destination
for local and foreign gol-
fers. Royal Golf Bled was
reopened in August 2017,
after a two-year renova-
tion process, and is now
considered one of the best
golf courses in Europe.
Type: 18+9 holes; PAR: 72+36;
Landscape: slightly hilly, par-
kland
LJUBLJANA
GOLF OTOČEC CASTLE
Located by the Krka river,
Golf Otočec Castle is one of
the longest golf courses in
the country. The outstand-
ing design of the course
is a product of the colla-
boration between Howard
Swan, a world-renowned
golf course designer, and
Slovenian designer Peter
Škofic. After a round of
golf, players can relax at
the nearby Otočec Castle,
where they can indulge in
the culinary delights of the
castle’s restaurant.
Type: 18 holes; PAR: 72; Land-
scape: hilly, parkland/forest
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GOLF COURSE ARBORE-
TUM LJUBLJANA It is only
a short ride from Ljubljana,
Slovenia’s capital, to get
to the Arboretum Ljubl-
jana Golf Course. Since
1998, players have enjoyed
rounds of golf on this
course from March until
mid-November. The fact
that Arboretum Ljubljana
is considered one of the
most versatile golf courses,
and that it offers stunning
views of the Julian Alps,
are the main reasons why
this 18 hole golf course is
one of the most popular in
Slovenia.
Type: 18 holes; PAR: 71; Land-
scape: parkland/forest
PTUJ Located next in the
northeast part of the
country, golf klub Ptuj is
named after the oldest Slo-
venian town and is well re-
cognized among Slovenian
and visiting players. Despi-
te being primarily known
for its large number of wa-
ter hazards, this 18-hole
golf course is suitable for
players of all levels. While
playing, golfers are sur-
rounded by colorful wild-
life, and a myriad of birds
distinctive to the area.
Type: 18 holes; PAR: 72; Land-
scape: parkland
GOLF COURSE LIVADA Lo-
cated by the thermal spring
town Moravske Toplice,
Golf Course Livada offers
gorgeous views of the idyl-
lic Prekmurje landscapes.
This 18-hole golf course is
known for its smooth ter-
rain, wide open fairways,
water and other natural
hazards, as well as the lon-
gest hole in Slovenia. Golf
Course Livada is also an
excellent choice for those
players who wish to relax
after a round of golf. The
nearby Terme 3000 offers
spa treatments based on
the healing powers of the
thermal springs located in
the area.
Type: 18 holes; PAR: 72; Land-
scape: parkland/forest
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