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GOLFCLUB SCHLOSS SCHÖNBORN Who ever takes the opportunity to play golf in Schön-
born will immediately experience the richness of Austrian tradition and history. The splendidly
renovated castle houses the restaurant and the clubhouse, in its historic surroundings. The
castle was built between 1712 - 1717 by the architect Lukas von Hildebrand as a summer re-
sidence for Friedrich Karl von Schönborn. The 104 hectars of superb park land was converted,
in 1989, into a perfect Golf complex which combines sport with the extraordinary experience
of nature and history. Unlike most golf courses, the Schönborn landscape has been integrated
in the planning and modeling of the holes. The classic atmosphere of the castle and parkland
sets the superb style of club life. Two thirds of the 27 Hole Championship Course lays within
the Castle Grounds. Type: 27 holes; PAR: 73; Landscape: parkland
FONTANA GOLF CLUB Fontana Golf Club is probably the most exclusive in Austria.
The entire terrain was designed on the drawing board. The course is just a few minu-
tes drive south of Vienna. Fontana welcomes its guests in one of the most exclusive
and spacious clubhouses in the country. Any member here is part of Vienna's elite
society. If you tee off as a guest, you can feel the noblesse that gives this environment
its special ambience. The course was designed by Canadian architect Dough Carrick,
who succeeded in designing a spectacular left hand course on a plot of grazing land
practically from nothing. Due to continual improvements and highest quality stan-
dards Fontana has become an inherent part of the European elite and is mentioned
in the same breath as well known facilities like St. Andrews and Valderrama. This
reputation is based not only on our optimally cultivated 18-hole- Championship golf
course but also on our appealing additional offering. Fontana’s philosophy: Highest
quality and excellent service to offer sophisticated guests a golf experience matchless
in Austria. Type: 18 holes; PAR: 72; Landscape: parkland
ADAMSTAL GC Golfclub Adamstal is located in Lower Austrias’s Alpine foreland in Ram-
sau and is considered one of Europe’s most beautiful and spectacular golf courses.
There are three ingredients that make a golf course fabulous. A spectacular setting
– Lower Austria’s Alpine foreland provides the ideal surrounding for impressive views
and also has an unmatched scenery. A dedicated architect – the Canadian Jeff Howes, a
disciple of Jack Nicklaus, who gave Adamstal its unique design. And a driving force be-
hind the project – Franz Wittmann Austrians 12 times Rally champion, who transferred
his ambitions into the golf sport, envisioned and realized the 27 holes. His perfectio-
nism and idealism made Golfclub Adamstal to one of the most spectacular courses in
Europe – unique in its design together with an immaculate course condition. Type: 19+9
holes; PAR: 73; Landscape: Forest, very hilly
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