Golf courses in Latvia

Latvia is one of the Baltic's quieter golf discoveries, with a compact scene of three courses set among the forests, lakes and gentle countryside that define this corner of northern Europe. What it lacks in volume it makes up for in character and value: the region's courses are uncrowded, naturally wooded and refreshingly relaxed, a world away from the busy resort circuits further south.

Golfa klubs Viesturi and Ozo Golfa Klubs anchor the scene near Riga, the elegant Latvian capital, making it easy to combine a round or two with a city visit, Art Nouveau architecture and Baltic cuisine. Closer to the coast, the Jurmala Course sits near the famous seaside resort of Jurmala, where pine forest meets long sandy beaches. The Latvian season is firmly a summer affair, with long northern days giving plenty of daylight for golf well into the evening. For the travelling golfer seeking something different, Latvia offers welcoming, good-value golf in green, peaceful surroundings, easily explored on a short Baltic break.