“I have been privileged to be able to play some really fantastic
golf courses around the world and especially in Asia. The
more I played the more I wanted to play on courses where
quality was the overriding factor in those courses,” he said. “
Those experiences have become the cornerstone of the luxury
golf cruise that AmaWaterways have rolled out for 2017 and
beyond. The golf courses, according to the brochure, have as
a minimum criterion that they have hosted a European Tour,
Ladies European Tour, Seniors Tour or Challenge Tour event
in the last 5 years. Not so much because of the prestige of the
events but much more because of the stringent requirements a
golf course must fulfil in order to host an event.
“Our staff accompany the boat and the golfers throughout
the trip, so that our guests will have the same friendly face
greeting them every day. As avid golfers themselves, they
will ensure that our guests have the best possible service
throughout their trip,” said Mr. Boekdrukker.
This starts with the welcome gift that each golfer receives at
the beginning of their trip, and goes on throughout the entire
trip and beyond.
On the Prague - Budapest route, the courses that are on the
program have been designed by some of the best names in
the business such as Jack Nicklaus and Bernhard Langer, and
all 5 live up to their reputation as some of the best in Europe.
Starting with 3 wonderful days in Prague, guests will play
the Albatross Golf course, rated by Golf Digest as the best
golf course in the Czech republic, and host of the D&D Real
Czech Open. After a transfer to Vilshofen, the guests embark
their vessel and enjoy the luxurious cabins and gourmet food
on board.
The next Golf course is the Bernhard Langer designed
Beckenbauer course which hosts the Porsche European Open.
Returning to their ship, guests cruise overnight to the city of
Linz. While non golfers take a day trip to Salzburg, golfers will
go to the Diamond Country club, host of the Austrian Open.
The 8th hole was redesigned by the enigmatic Miguel Angel
Jimenez, and offers golfers a real challenge from the black
tees.
The ship continues its journey with its golfers safely back on
board to Vienna with stops along the way for passengers to
explore the famous wine region of lower Austria and castle
Dürenstein. In Vienna golfers have a day off to explore this
Imperial city. On the next day, while the ship moves on to
Bratislava, Golfers depart for the Penati Golf Resort and play
the Jack Nicklaus designed Legends course, which features
the only par 6 on the European Tour, a monster at 787
yards. Penati’s 2nd course, the Heritage was shaped by Mick
McShane, who also shaped Kingsbarns and the K Club.
Golfers meet the ship in the late afternoon in Bratislava,
and cruise overnight to Budapest. There they will play at the
Pannonia golf and Country club, host of the Hungarian Open
and Seniors Championships. A final evening is spent on the
ship with a dinner evening cruise before disembarkation.
At the end of their Journey, golfers will have played the best
courses of 5 different countries, experienced the sights and
sounds of 3 European capital cities, and dined in luxury
on the only river cruise ships admitted to the Chaine de
Rotisseurs.
“We want our guests to have an incredible experience, and I
believe that they will return home with a smile on their face
having experienced some of the best golf Europe has to offer.”
said Mr. Boekdrukker.
Prices Start at: £4,276pp | Booking & Enguiries: AmaWaterways: [email protected] LGTGolf: [email protected]
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