The best golf courses in Russia

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.

Tseleevo Golf & Polo Club, designed by Jack Nicklaus in 2008, is an ultra-luxury private club set north of Moscow. The 18-hole layout stretches through mature woodland and waterscapes, known as one of the premier golf destinations in Europe. The course has hosted European Tour events and boasts world-class facilities, practice grounds, and a renowned club atmosphere.

Skolkovo Golf Club is a Jack Nicklaus Signature design opened in 2014 within the Skolkovo Innovation Center near Moscow. A private, high-prestige club, it features a flat parkland layout with strategic water hazards and over a hundred bunkers. Renowned for its championship-level challenge and luxury amenities, Skolkovo quickly became one of Russia's top courses, hosting events like the Russian Open.

Zavidovo PGA National is Russia’s only PGA-branded course and offers a Scottish-inspired championship layout designed by European Golf Design, led by David Sampson. Set in the picturesque Tver countryside, the 18-hole course mixes open links-style holes with wooded parkland features, attracting both locals and international golf travelers seeking a premier golf experience.

Moscow Country Club, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., is Russia's oldest 18-hole championship course. Situated within a vast pine and birch forest, the parkland layout offers challenging water hazards, strategic design, and a rich tournament history as host of the Russian Open.

Pestovo Golf & Yacht Club, designed by Dave Thomas and Paul Thomas, is a private 18-hole championship course built to international standards. Located north of Moscow along Pestovo Reservoir, it offers a challenging, varied layout amidst forest and open countryside. The club is known for luxurious facilities including a clubhouse, yacht club, and recreation amenities, targeting an exclusive membership.

MillCreek Country Club near St. Petersburg is a Ross McMurray/European Golf Design creation with flat sandy terrain and water features, set at the center of a major residential and resort development. Known for its 'Kaleidoscope Golf' routing, the innovative layout offers seven certified course options and top-tier practice facilities.

Forest Hills Golf Club, located near Matveykovo in Moscow Oblast, was designed by Arthur Hills and Steve Forrest. Established in 2012, the course features dramatic elevation, centennial forests, massive fairways, and expansive greens, creating a scenic and memorable playing environment. The hilly, natural setting on the Klinsko-Dmitrovskaya ridge and modern amenities highlight its reputation as a leading Russian club.

Strawberry Fields Golf Club is a public 18-hole parkland course near St Petersburg, designed by Jari Rasinkangas in collaboration with international architects. Spanning 72 hectares, it features undulating terrain, water hazards, and a traditional birch-lined Russian aesthetic. The club offers a driving range, short course, and full clubhouse amenities.

Peterhof Golf Club, designed by Greg Norman and Steve Forrest, opened in 2017 as the first full-length course in St. Petersburg. Routed near the Neva River, it features 18 holes with strategic water hazards, a modern clubhouse, and good practice facilities. The mostly flat, 'links-style' design includes a lively membership and hosts both locals and tourists.