Austria, the 'Undiscovered Golf Destination of the Year 2005' as voted by leading golf journalists.

Golf in Austria reflects perfectly the local landscape and offers the most fabulous settings, from mountains to valleys, for a round of golf. Over 140 courses are spread across the rolling landscape with several located within an hours drive of Salzburg. Many of the golf courses in Austria have been constructed in recent years but the oldest club does, surprisingly, date back to 1910.

Austria is the perfect destination for golfing couples as the sport in this country thrives for both sexes, 40% of Austrian golfers are female and this is reflected in the atmosphere of the game and clubhouses. This is however a destination focused on beginners and many of the courses are only 9-holes, if you’re a serious golfer playing to hone your handicap this may not be the destination for you.

If you are planning to play golf in Austria then try heading for the Zell am See Golf Club at Kaprun in the Salzach Valley. This is not only the largest golfing facility in Austria, with two 18-hole courses, but lying at the foot of the 14,000ft mountains of the Hohe Tauern National Park, is one of the most beautiful in Europe too.

Golfing Elite recommends the best golf courses in Austria to its members and provides access to the world's most famous and exclusive golf courses. Golfing Elite also offers great savings on accommodation and green fees at hundreds of facilities.

All served by a golf concierge Golfing Elite work with many of the first class golf courses in Austria such as Golf Club Altentann and Golf Club Eichenheim.