Golf in Kazakhstan
Including Almaty Golf Club. On the map.
The vibe
Golfing here is currently limited to a small handful of urban courses, making it an entirely niche pursuit rather than a traditional golf-holiday destination. The warmer late-spring and summer months provide the only viable window for a round on the greens. You will find a very quiet, exclusive local scene where tee times are easy to secure.
Almaty Golf Club, Almaty
Almaty
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The Almaty Golf Club sits at the foothills of the Trans‑Altaic Mountains, offering lush fairways framed by pine and aspen. It gained fame as the host of the Kazakhstan Open on the European Tour, drawing golfers seeking high‑altitude parkland challenges.
Access. Visitors can book tee times through the club’s website or via local tour operators; the course is a 30‑minute drive from Almaty International Airport and offers on‑site lodging at the adjacent Alatau Resort.
Notes. Best played late spring to early autumn; altitude (≈800 m) can affect ball flight; dress code is smart‑casual with soft spikes required.