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Sofia & Western Bulgaria, Bulgaria
Pravets Golf Club
A Peter Harradine–designed parkland course in Pravets, approximately 60 km north-east of Sofia, which has hosted the UniCredit PGAs of Europe Championship and multiple EGA championship events.
Course overview
Opened in 2011 between mountains, lake and forest, Pravets Golf Club was designed by Peter Harradine on a site 40 minutes from Sofia. The course has hosted the UniCredit PGAs of Europe Championship and several EGA events, establishing it as Bulgaria's premier tournament venue. The TopTracer driving range — the first in Bulgaria — and Golf Academy support a strong teaching and practice programme alongside the competitive calendar.
The essentials
- Architect
- Peter Harradine
- Established
- 2011
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,510 m
- Handicap
- HCP 0–28
- Location
- Sofia, Bulgaria
Character & atmosphere
Rolling terrain between a lake and forested hillsides creates a varied, scenic test — technically engaging but accessible enough to attract both club golfers and EGA championship competitors.
Highlights
Why play here
- Designed by Peter Harradine, opened in 2011.
- A moderate round for golfers who enjoy a proper test.
- Part of a full golf resort, with facilities on site.
Facilities
Practical guidance
Plan your visit
How to get there
Sofia Airport is the main gateway. Pravets is around 60 km northeast of Sofia via the Hemus motorway; the drive takes around 50 minutes. Car hire or a private transfer are the practical options.
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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