Undulating terrain, tricky obstacles and lush green fairways – golfing in the mountains is a special pleasure. Especially here in Salzburger Land. Because here you can enjoy perfect playing conditions from May to October and have a huge selection of playing options. Not least because the Haven has a home course where you can enjoy all the freedom you need, even without a handicap. And it’s completely free of charge. So come over, hit the balls out and have fun!
The most casual golf course of your life awaits you just 8 km from the Haven: The OPEN Golf St. Johann. Because the Haven is a founding member, as our guest you can play and practice on this 18-hole course free of charge. Even without a license and with a dog. You can also hire equipment from the course’s pro store. There you will also find a wide selection of premium brands for clubs, bags, trolleys, clothing and shoes. Coaching for all levels is available from Head Pro Rodney Richards and his GPS Golf School.
BLUE Course: Par 34 golf course
– 9-hole par 68 course
– with one par 5 of 478 m, five par 4s and three par 3s
– Total length for men 4580 m, ladies 4004 m
– Designed by James Couglan with water hazards
– Partly hilly terrain
T: +436462 22652 | info@golfsanktjohann.at
Connected to the OPEN Golf St. Johann is the GPS Golf School run by Head Pro Rodney Richards. Here you can choose from a wide range of private and group courses. These include courses to get your license to play within a few days. Training is done with video analysis, the Explanar training device and many other proven techniques. And your kids are introduced to the sport in a playful way with Snag Golf.
You can also become a member of OPEN Golf St. Johann through us at super-affordable conditions. In 2024, an annual membership with playing rights will cost just €385 (as of 2024). This is recognized worldwide without restriction and also includes a personal ÖGV card and your handicap management.
If you want an even wider range of challenges, we recommend the Golf Alpin Card. With this card, you can play the 18 golf courses in the region at favorable conditions. Best of all, they are all within 60 minutes’ drive of Haven Mountain Retreat.
Options of the Golf Alpin Card…
can be purchased directly at reception or at OPEN Golf St. Johann Alpendorf. The card is also valid without restriction at weekends and on public holidays.
Of course, there are also plenty of highlights for golfers beyond our own golf course. In addition to our favorites in the neighborhood, we also recommend the GC Mondsee, where a fairytale setting and bathing jetty await you at the 19th hole. A great reason to pay a visit to the Salzburg Lake District.
The Schloss Pichlarn golf course is one of the most traditional and beautiful courses in Austria. It blends harmoniously into the hills and valleys of the Enns Valley and impresses with its interesting water hazards. The club has a large driving range with covered tees and all the chicanes as well as a beautiful restaurant with a terrace and fantastic views. Guests are always welcome, dogs are allowed on a lead.
Par 70
Level: sporty-demanding ****
Length men (yellow): 5472 m
Length ladies (red): 4896 m
Tel.: +43368224440
golf@schlosspichlarn.at
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This Bernhard Langer course with its varied holes is one of the Leading Golf Courses and is therefore a treat for ambitious golfers from Hcp 45. The pleasantly flat course offers many water hazards, the highlight being the “Crocodile Hole”. The course has a driving range with 20 tees and a well-equipped clubhouse with restaurant. Guests are always welcome, dogs are allowed on a lead.
Par 71
Level: sporty-demanding ****
Length men (yellow): 5533 m
Length ladies (red): 4731 m
Tel.: +4336862630
gccschladming@golf.at
The idyllic par 72 panoramic golf course is a delicacy for nature lovers. The course includes a large covered driving range with tee boxes, putting green and practice bunker, golf school/practice facility, e-cars, pro store and a beautiful clubhouse with restaurant and large terrace. Guests are always welcome, dogs are allowed on a lead.
Par 72
Level: challenging****
Length men (yellow): 5553 m
Length ladies (red): 5041 m
Tel.: +4364158585
info@golfclub-goldegg.com
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The Gastein Golf Club is one of the oldest golf clubs in Austria. The original 9-hole golf course was founded in 1960 and expanded to 18 holes 42 years later. It is perfectly integrated into the beautiful Gastein valley and is definitely worth a detour to the Belle Epoque town of Bad Gastein. But be careful: the course is a bit of a mountain goat. The course also includes a very well-equipped driving range with covered tees and a rustic golf bar at hole 19. Guests are always welcome and dogs are allowed on a lead.
Par 71
Level: sporty ***
Length men (yellow): 5576 m
Length ladies (red): 4970 m
Tel.: +4364342775
info@golfclub-gastein.com
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Against a spectacular mountain backdrop, you play on an 18-hole championship course between forests and a medieval city panorama. The scoop: you float to the 12th tee in the “Birdie Jet” gondola – a unique experience worldwide. Alternatively, there is a 9-hole academy course, which can also be played without a handicap, and a 3-hole short course. The course includes an XXL driving range with all the trimmings as well as a clubhouse with restaurant and pro store. Guests are welcome at any time, dogs are allowed on a lead.
Par 72
Level: sporty-demanding ****
Length men (yellow): 5868 m
Length ladies (red): 5092 m
Tel.: +4364525111
info@radstadtgolf.at
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You might think that golf is too boring for little rascals. We’ll be happy to prove you wrong. Children can have a lot of fun and make a quantum leap forward in their body control. They also learn to concentrate and stay calm under pressure. Boomer virtues such as patience and discipline come on top, which are not so bad for life. So: take them for a walk around the course. It doesn’t cost anything. And if they bite: Coach Rodney is ready with child-friendly training.
