RSSGolf is becoming increasing popular in Hungary with many new golf courses being set up across the country to encourage the sport.
The introduction of golf in Hungary was organized by Baron Géza Andrássy at the racecourse in 1902. The first course was built in Tátralomnic and the first competition was organized here in 1909. The Budapest Golf Club was founded in Budapest in 1911 which later became the Hungarian Golf Club.
The Hungarian Golf Association was established in 1989 and later became a member of the European Golf Association and the World Amateur Golf Committee. Courses were built throughout the country, the Birdland Golf & Country Club in Bük-fürdo in 1991, St. Lorence Golf & Country Club in Szentlorinc in 1992, Hencse National Golf & Country Club in Hencse in 1994. The golf course of Blue Danube Golf Club in Kisoroszi was enlarged to 18 holes. The Pannonia Golf & Country Club in Máriavölgy, Fejér County, was established in 1997. The sixth golf course, Old Lake Golf & Country Club was opened in the game park of Tata in September, 1998.
The best-known course of all is the Birdland Golf and Country Club located directly right beside the Danubius Thermal & Sport Hotel Bük. It is Hungary's first course of international standard; it is a member of both the Hungarian and the European Golf Association, as well as of the Relais du Golf Hotels & Escorts chain, which represents the holiday resorts recommended by the Professional Golf Association (PGA).
The Hungarian golf courses are well-designed, maintained in excellent condition, not expensive and under-played. The Hungarian climate is typical of a country in the middle of a continental landmass - cold in winter and hot in summer - so meteorologically it's excellent for early or late season golf.
