Royal Golf Club Marianske Lazne (Marianske Lazne, Czech Republic)
Year built:1905 Contacts:+420 354 624 300, +420 354 604 300 Fax:+420 354 625 195 Email: Address: P.O.BOX 47, 353 01 Mariánské Lázně, Česká Republika Quick facts:9 holes, 18 holes, putting green, practice area, driving range, shop, restaurant.
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The Marianske Lazne Golf Club course may serve as an example of Scottish and Irish golfing architecture from the end of the 19th century. The course lies on an upland plain 787 meters above sea level, built under the governance of Scottish professional Duig.
The course forms a clearly bounded area. The greens are relatively small (but well protected by bunkers), especially when compared with newly built courses. Most of the course lies on a plain terrain. It seems to be easy at first sight. However, players find many hazards and places demanding an accurate and technical play.
The original Marianske Lazne 9-hole golf course and clubhouse were opened in 1905. It was a great achievement of the towns representatives, who had responded to numerous requests of western spa guests. The course was built according to plans of Scottish Professional Mr. Duig. From the very beginning the course and the club became exceptionally popular particularly between the English and American guests. HM Edward VII, the King of The United Kindom together with the British ambassador in Vienna became two of the first club members. Edward VII is known to have financially supported the club from the beginning. The first game at the newly opened 9-hole course was played on the 1st of June, 1905, while the clubhouse still had not been finished. The official clubhouse opening ceremony took place on the 21st of August 1905 with the presence of the King. A tournament had been organised, with prizes donated by the King. This day is commemorated every year on the same date since then. The popularity of golf grew constantly. Finally, the course was extended to 18 holes in 1923.
The clubhouse had undergone a complete reconstruction in 1991-92. The opening ceremony passed on 5th December 1992. The clubhouse architecture has been preserved to the original character and style. Additional facilities, as is the third building-tract, a new kitchen, locker rooms, reception desk and offices have been built. A new car park was placed just behind the clubhouse bottom. Maintenance buildings, Pro-Shop and the Greenkeeper office were built in the same historical style as the clubhouse itself. A new "Starting house" with a tower clock has been built between Green No.18 and Tee No.1.