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Raevo Golf & Country Club was built with significant local and international collaboration, with IMG Golf Course Services managing the club and Nicklaus Design overseeing all aspects of construction and drainage for optimal conditions.
About
Raevo Golf & Country Club is a premier Jack Nicklaus Signature course located near Moscow in the scenic Moscow Oblast. Opened in 2019, this private club features a meticulously designed 18-hole layout winding through forest and water features. The fairways and greens use bentgrass, ensuring world-class playing conditions for members seeking exclusivity and natural beauty.
Caddie Tip
Play conservatively off the tee on tighter holes and focus on leaving uphill putts on multi-tiered greens. The course’s elevation changes and water features require careful club selection; trust local yardage advice around the finishing stretch where swirling winds can affect shots dramatically.
The Main Challenge
The course’s primary challenge is its dramatic natural terrain, with substantial elevation changes, dense forest, and water in play on several holes. Strategic placement off the tee and on approaches is crucial, particularly on the finishing stretch, where bold choices can yield both birdies and big numbers.
The Good
Golfers praise the course’s stunning natural setting, signature Jack Nicklaus strategic design, and the impeccable attention to detail in routing through forest and water. The finishing holes, especially 16-18, provide exciting risk-reward opportunities that make each round memorable and rewarding for players.
The Not So Good
While conditions are superb, some members note a desire for expanded practice areas and improved accessibility for guests. Pace of play can vary during busier weekends, and occasional delays around water-laden stretches are noted, suggesting more marshaling may benefit experience.
Signature Hole:
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18
The 18th is a dramatic par 4 finishing over water with its green tucked beside the clubhouse. The approach demands precision and nerve, making it the perfect closing challenge and one of the most visually memorable holes on the property.
Clubhouse
The spacious clubhouse features fine dining, luxurious locker rooms, fitness facilities, meeting rooms, and scenic terraces. There are dedicated spaces for private events, a kids’ club, wellness services, and extensive outdoor areas for relaxation after the round.
Practice Facilities
Raevo offers a world-class driving range, short game area, and dedicated putting greens. Members benefit from multiple tees, top-quality turf, and professional instruction. Practice areas were built for year-round use as weather allows, using sand-capped surfaces for quick playability after winter.
Dress Code:
Prestigious
No dress code enforced. All attire is permitted.
Collared shirts not required. Clean, athletic or golf-appropriate casual wear is acceptable.
Collared shirts required. No denim, gym wear, or overly casual clothing.
Collared shirts must be tucked in; no cargo or athletic shorts. No hats indoors.
Elite club standards; jackets required indoors, no changing shoes in the parking lot, and specific attire rules based on the area of the facility.
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