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; Landscape:
hilly, parkland/forest
w w w .b a l l e s t e r o sgo l f. com
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; Landscape: park-
land/forest
PTUJ Located next in the
northeast part of the
country, golf klub Ptuj is
named after the oldest
Slovenian town and is well
recognized among Slove-
nian and visiting players.
Despite being primarily
known for its large num-
ber of water hazards, this
18-hole golf course is sui-
table for players of all le-
vels. While playing, golfers
are surrounded by color-
ful wildlife, and a myriad
of birds distinctive to the
area. Type: 18 holes; PAR: 72;
Landscape: parkland
GOLF COURSE LIVADA
Located by the thermal
spring
town
Moravske
Toplice, Golf Course Liva-
da offers gorgeous views
of the idyllic Prekmurje
landscapes. This 18-hole
golf course is known for its
smooth terrain, wide open
fairways, water and other
natural hazards, as well as
the longest hole in Slove-
nia. 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 ba-
sed on the healing powers
of the thermal springs lo-
cated in the area. Type: 18
holes; PAR: 72; Landscape:
parkland/forest
18