Moscow Country Club - Russia
The Moscow Country Club is the only solitary 18-hole spectacular golf course in Russia , and is the highest ranked course of the country.
History of the Course:
The Moscow Country Club is situated in the woodland forest region of Nakhabino, in the Krasnogorsky district of Greater Moscow, in Russia . The 18-hole world-class golf course is subtly crafted on a 300 acre wooded estate, amidst silver birch and evergreen forests, scenic lakes, native wildlife and species of birds, forming a magnificent and enthralling natural setting for golf.
The Moscow Country Club is the only 18-hole golf course in Russia , and was formed due to the efforts of The Russian Golf Association under the direction of Ivan Ivanovich Sergeev, and designed by renowned golf architect, Robert Trent Jones Jr. in 1994.
The 6,390 metres, par 72, Championship Golf Course of the Moscow Country Club is a traditional parkland style layout course. The golf season however lasts here from mid May through October.
The well-manicured course consists of wide sloping greens; tree-lined undulating fairways; crafty bunkers, roughs, numerous water hazards and the native parkland vegetation. Overall, this course, designed as per international standards, proves to be a formidable challenge to all standards of golfers.
The magnificent Clubhouse of the Moscow Country Club offers various services including restaurant and bar facilities, and wonderful views of the course and the evergreen forest.
Course Trivia:
The Moscow Country Club has hosted numerous in-house amateur and senior golf tournaments as well, including famous events like the PGA European tour Cadillac Russian Open; the 2006 international Imperial Collection Russian Open. Also its annual President of Russia Golf Cup on May 31 International Children's Day, since 1996, the proceeds of which go towards charitable purposes.
The Moscow Country Club is set in tranquil surroundings away from the bustling Russian capital life, and is an amazing resort course for relaxation and rejuvenation. One can also visit Moscow 's attractions like the central Asian mosques, The Kremlin, and the famous Red Square , taking back unforgettable memories of the city as well as the fabulous golf course.
The Moscow Country Club belongs to the Le Meridien Group of Hotels that offer luxurious facilities, fabulous accommodation at its hotel; fine cuisine at its Four Seasons Restaurant and international wine centre at the Winter Garden, and many other services.
The other services offered by the Le Meredian Moscow Country Club include golf practice facilities with driving, putting ranges, Pro-shop, indoor computerized golf simulator; Health Spas, its Beauty Studio Guerlain, Gym, swimming pool; outdoor attractions such as tennis, volleyball, soccer, fishing, paddling or walks in through the scenic landscape.
The first Russian Open Golf tournament was held on the first 9 holes in the Moscow Golf Club in 1993, but the 18-hole course became the permanent venue after inauguration in 1994.
The signature hole of the Moscow Golf Club is its fabulous 5 th hole.
