Togliatti, Russian Federation

This private 6-hole golf course has been built in a pine grove, or – to be more specific – in a tiny private paradise.

Within the reach of Siberia this is a pioneer golf development on such scale, with outdoor golf course and practice facilities located deep in the forest. In view of the rather unfavourable local climatic conditions we have decided to employ unconventional materials and solutions for playing surfaces. As a result we created the first European golf course with a high-quality artificial grass carpets that cover the entire surface of the putting greens, teeing greens and their surroundings.

All 6 holes of this academy are par 3’s, each with a different strategic approach. Given the space available, the driving range is hidden in a huge cage made up of netting that resembles an aviary. We were also pleased to have the opportunity to design a club house and to affect its interior too. As a result a true golf spirit is present, with a thick woollen carpet underlining the overall great result. We are always happy to come back and visit this outstanding resort.