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Jul
27
We have the honor to present SAS Masters for the first time in Lithuania.
SAS Masters is the biggest and most famous annual tournament in Scandinavia for professional players, also the third biggest tournament in Europe.
For Lithuania this will be the first professional tournament ever held and it will create golf history since it will be the biggest golf tournament in Lithuania’s history so far.
Tournament will be held in Capitals golf club.
Jul
17
The V golf club.
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Situated among the beautiful grounds adjacent to Le Méridien Vilnius, this magnificent 18 hole championship golf course has been constructed with U.S.G.A. specification greens, complimented with sand based fairways, and represents the only PGA design golf course in the Baltic States. Measuring 6377 meters (7015 yards) from the championship tees, this par 72 course offers a fair test to the beginner golfer, whilst still representing a challenge to the single figure handicapper through the choice of 4 sets of tees. Cutting through rolling hills and peat low lands this course is truly exceptional!
The golf course weaves its way among beautiful lakes taking the golfer through spectacular silver birch trees and majestic pine forests, interspersed with wild flower meadows. All of this rich nature was taken into consideration during the design process, with a number of strategically placed water features making it a demanding course for any golfer. The golf course is shaped to a world class standard and set in spectacular natural surroundings.
Jun
30
The opening date of The V Club championship golf course at Le Méridien Vilnius Hotel has been announced as 01/07 2009.
Situated within the beautiful fields adjacent to Le Méridien Vilnius Hotel, this magnificent course has been constructed to USGA greens specifications and measures just over 7000 yards from the championship tees. A number of strategically placed water features make for some risk + reward shot selections, as well making it one of the most beautiful courses in Europe. This par 72 course is truly world class.
Complementing the golf course is the 20 bay driving range, short game area, putting green, 09 hole par 03 course, golf academy and PGA instructors offering specialists coaching programmes.
Director of Golf, Nick Solski, said: „This is going to be the number one golf resort in the Baltics due to the quality of the 18 hole course and the facilities available for golf coaching. When combined with the 5-star Le Méridien Vilnius Hotel and its conference centre facilities, it stands alone as a market leader. “
Individual memberships will be for an initial 18 months (07/09 – 12/10) and will cost EUR 2500 with no joining fee. This is a limited introductory offer and available only to the first 75 members. Corporate memberships will also be available. Green card training will be done only by fully qualified PGA coaches to ensure high standards of coaching.
Promotional Golf Package.
Package includes:
- 01 night accomodation in a Superior double room
- Welcome amenity in room, upon arrival
- Buffet breakfast
- Free access to Health Club “Oasis” + Spa
(20 meter indoor swswimming pool, saunas, steam rooms + gym)
- 01 round of golf in “The V club” championship golf course
Note: for packages longer than 02 nights option to play at the Capitals Golf Club or European Centre Golf Club available with supplement for transfer
Package price for 01 person sharing double room EUR 94
Supplement for single occupancy EUR 50
Valid from 01/07/2009 until 31/10/2009
Jun
18
The first time in the official golf tournaments of Lithuania the ball reached Hole in one. Player Andrius Preišegalavičius realized the dream of every golfer.
Statistics is estimated that the probability of a amateur golfer to do it, is one of 12,500.
In the golf tournament “Danske Match Play” at the European Centre Golf Club, ball from the Tee reached the Hole in One.
In this year tournament competed 42 men and 7 women. In the tournament was played by “Match Play” system when all players are equal, there is not paying attention if the golfer is professional or not. This tournament’s players fight one against one and each hole may be decisive.
For much information about Lithuanian golf courses and golf packages contact our office:
L.Stuokos - Gucevičiaus str. 1, LT-01122 Vilnius
Open Mon to Fri 08 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tel. +370 5 2625241
Fax +370 5 2625242
incoming@visitlithuania.net
May
6
We are happy to present you a new 18-hole golf course satisfying all international standards. This idea matured for a long time and only in 2007 a necessary property was formed in Kamorunai village near Leipalingis, 19 kilometres away from Druskininkai.
A name Wolf golf course to a this course was prompted by nature – a ditch Vilke (Wolf in english) is crossing the course. The project was designed by a Swedish architect and the building and construction work is already in progress supervised by an experienced American shaper. The course occupies 65 ha area, the game distance will be over 6 km, a part of course stretches into the forest.
It is the first Scottish-style (inland- links) golf course in Lithuania by the Swedish architect Johan Benestam. According to the project, the particular focus is put on nature – it is exclusively natural all over the course, thanks to a fabulous Dzukija landscape. In terms of a game, it is not going to be an easy course.
No matter that the course is still under construction, the Wolf golf club is open and memberships is already available, you can choose from personal, family and corporate membership. A number of members will be limited and will not exceed 100, in spite of that, Wolf golf course will be open to every golf player and general public.
We are planning to build a clubhouse with a restaurant, golf shop, changing rooms and rooms for storing golf inventory.
Since golf is step by step gaining popularity in Lithuania, a special attention will be paid to children. A golf school for children will be established. Professional golf coaches will provide the beginners with basic rules and teach them how to play, while the intermediate players will improve their skills.
The opening of Vilke golf course is planned at the end of summer in 2009.
Design Philosophy for the Golf Course
The course should elicit anticipation and hopefulness of players of all skill levels; let it test your perceptual ability, judgment, decision-making, shot making, and emotional poise; let it not be difficult for the sake of being difficult; rather let it be interesting and engaging.
The design principles are to use the existing thresholds on the site as much as possible such as rivers, ditches, specimen trees, woodland areas, pine forest, marchlands areas, and undulations in the landscape. The aim is to build a course with many good exterior and interior views and to create beautiful landscape scenery.
The design provides generally a wide latitude for choice of wide fairways and generous play areas but there will be some holes with limited choice depending on topography, landform and strategy. As far as possible I will let the player see the result of a good play; let them see their shot carry over a hazard, their drives take a favourable way, or the approach shot nestle close to the pin. The topography will be used to its fullest, meaning that the holes will twist and turn, flow over, around, through and into an array of landforms.
As far as possible the course will provide dynamic holes, which is likely to yield a broad spread of scores. There will be a wide range of short and long par four and par five holes as a major characteristic of the course. Key in achieving this is to establish a consistent rhythm and flow of the holes.
Stockholm, Sweden, August 2008
Johan Benestam
M.Sc. Golf Course Architectur
Apr
29
In 2009 go for a long drive at the Vilnius Golf Club – the first Golf course in the Baltic States designed by the PGA Design consultants. The Course is situated in the beautiful grounds adjacent to Le Méridien Vilnius.
This magnificent course has been constructed to US Golf Association greens specification. The course measures 6377 meters of the championship tees with multiple tees to suit all golfers. This par 72 course is truly world class! The 18-hole championship course weaves its way through mature birch and pine forests rich with wildflower meadows all of which was taken into consideration in the design strategy. A number of strategically placed water features make for a very much risk and reward decision for any golfer. Complementing the golf course is the 20 bay driving range, short game area, putting green, golf academy with private coaching rooms equipped with the latest technology and PGA instructors offering specialists coaching programmes.
Green fee (for those, who have Green card or HCP card) in Euros
|
|
Weekdays (Mon-Fri) |
Weekends |
|
Adults, 18 holes |
55 |
55 |
|
Adults, 9 holes |
30 |
30 |
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Junior, 18 holes |
40 |
40 |
|
Junior, 9 holes |
25 |
25 |
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Apr
22
Organizational group, formed in 1999, decided to establish the “Capitals Golf Club” and to build a golf course. Club’s name and logo is chosen to advertise all four historical capitals of Lithuania – Kernave, Trakai, Kaunas and Vilnius. Golf course is almost in geographical center between these towns.
From pitch and putt to a championship standard 18 holer, we can arrange golf for you in whichever format you like. From a couple of 4 balls to a full blown tournament we can provide what you are looking for. Hire some clubs or bring your own.
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