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Sofia & Western Bulgaria, Bulgaria
Pirin Golf & Country Club
An Ian Woosnam design in the Pirin foothills near Razlog, framed by three mountain ranges and close to the Bansko ski resort.
Course overview
Ian Woosnam's mountain course occupies a 150-hectare gated complex near Razlog, ringed by the Pirin, Rila and Rhodopi mountain ranges. The layout features 80 bunkers, four lakes and a river, making it a demanding test at altitude. A separate nine-hole Pine Course (par 35, 2,783 yards, opened 2011) offers a shorter alternative. European Tour Destinations member; multiple-winner of World Golf Awards Best Golf Hotel in Bulgaria.
The essentials
- Architect
- Ian Woosnam
- Established
- 2009
- Type
- Mountain
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,182 m
- Handicap
- HCP 0–24
- Location
- Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria
Character & atmosphere
A bunker-laden mountain layout framed by three ranges — the Pirin, Rila and Rhodopi mountains — where 80 bunkers and four lakes ensure that every tee shot requires a plan.
Highlights
Why play here
- Designed by Ian Woosnam, opened in 2009.
- A challenging round for golfers who enjoy a proper test.
Facilities
Practical guidance
Plan your visit
How to get there
Sofia Airport is the main gateway. Razlog is in the Razlog valley at the foot of the Pirin Mountains; the drive south via the A3 and E79 takes around 2 hours. Car hire is strongly recommended for the mountain roads.
Where to stay
Sofia is the gateway for golf in inland Bulgaria, and the most practical base for golfers combining St. Sofia Golf with day trips to Pravets or Pirin. As Bulgaria's capital and largest city, it offers the widest range of accommodation and dining in the country.
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