Lipica is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Slovenia on account of its stud farm with beautiful white Lipizzan horses that has flourished tremendously since its conception over 400 years ago. On February 15th, 1989, the Lipica Golf Club was founded and was only the second golf club in Slovenia. Since then, Lipica also offers a lovely 9-hole golf course built according to the designs of famed golf architect Donald Harradine. It’s one of only the two golf courses in Slovenia that’s officially open 365 days a year, as it has a warm Mediterranean climate, but in winter the weather conditions often change very quickly and don’t allow a full round of golf on the course.
The Lipica Golf Course has nine holes that are both enjoyable for novice golfers and challenging for skilled ones. The course stretches out to 3,174 metres (3,471 yards) which is quite long for a par 36. The holes range in length from 141 metres (third hole) to 503 metres (fourth hole). The course has quite narrow fairways requiring accurate tee shots. The greens are fast and well defended by strategically placed sand bunkers. Although there are no water hazards, the course is heavily wooded and abounds with sand bunkers, which are well placed to come into play for short and long hitters alike. Shade-giving trees, including dozens of years old lime and oak trees, are characteristic for the course. The layout of the course is flat and not difficult.
The course also has a practice range with three practice greens and two driving ranges. One of them is covered and enables practice in all weather conditions.
The Lipica Golf Course attracts Slovenian golfers and many foreigner golfers, particularly from the nearby Italy and Croatia. Package deals that include golf, accommodation, visits to the stud farm and other activities make for a wonderful weekend for the entire family, while golf enthusiasts may be interested in the 3 countries, 3 courses, 3 nights offer.
Lipica Golf Facts & Figures
| Number of holes: | 9 |
| Total course length: | 3,174 metres |
| Par: | 36 |
| Founded: | February 15th, 1989 |
| Green fee: | €34 |
| Driving range: | Available |
| Compact course: | Available |
| Buggy (power cart) available: | Available |
| Teaching pros: | Available |
| Golf clubs for hire: | Available |
| Pro shop: | Available |
| Operating times: | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| General season: | Throughout the year |
| Phone: | +386 5 734 63 73 |
| Website: | lipica.org |
| E-mail: | golf@lipica.org |
| Address: | Lipica 5, 6210 Sezana, Slovenia |
| Latitude and Longitude Coordinates: | 45.667381, 13.880050 |
Lipica Golf Course stretches out to 3,174 metres at a par of 36 and is very playable for golfers of all skill levels.
Year-round, the tees are well-grassed and well maintained and manicured.
The sand bunkers are placed in strategic positions on a golf course in areas that unskilled golfers are likely to place shots.
The course is in great condition and the views are excellent.
The fairways are quite narrow but that adds to the great test of golf that it is.
Sand bunkers are well placed and guard the greens in front on several holes.
Good shots are rewarded, the greens are fast but true and are always in great condition.
The terrain is flat and therefore easy to walk.
The course is heavily wooded and typically well-maintained.
The course was built in 1989 according to the designs of well-known course architect Donald Harradine.
Images by Matic Klansek Velej, Sportida d.o.o., Slovenia.info!
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