The Championship course that is BlackSeaRama measures 6648 metres in length with a par of 72 and offers a wonderful golfing experience. As the first course build in Eastern Europe by Gary Player, he describes this course as “a special golf course – you have to see it to believe it.”

If it wasn’t for the perfect golfing weather you could be forgiven for thinking that you are in Scotland as this this Links style course which is situated on a cliff top has been moulded into the natural terrain as though it has been in place for 100’s of years.

So impressive is the BlackSeaRama golf course meant that it was named as the ‘Best New Course in the World’ in 2009 by ‘Golf Inc’ magazine.

If you are looking for an alternative destination for your next golf holiday, then serious consideration should be given the Bulgaria. With the BlackSeaRama, Lighthouse and magnificent Thracian golf courses combining to offer a golf experience that is comparable in quality to anything else in the world.

The Ian Woosnam designed Lighthouse Golf Course was completed in March 2009 and is a great addition to the two Arnold Palmer designed courses, Thracian Cliffs and BlackSeaRama on Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast line.

Located just 30 kilometres from the resort of Golden Sands in Varna this area of coastline now offers three courses of the very highest standard making it an ideal golf holiday destination with outstanding value for money.

The Lighthouse offers Links style golf and measures 6747 yards from the back tees and has a par 71. With an excellent clubhouse, on-course refreshments outstanding sea views and an excellent service level, the Lighthouse course adds another reason why everyone should consider taking a golf holiday in Bulgaria.

Golf Experience Award (Bulgaria)

Thracian Cliffs is described as “the Pebble Beach of Europe” by Gary Player, who designed the course, and is said to be the only golf course in the world where you can see the sea from every hole. This modern course was opened in 2011 and sits on a rugged cliff top overlooking the Black Sea.

At the Thracian cliffs, every hole is a signature hole, but the 6th is perhaps one of the finest golf holes in the world. Gary Player has a reputation for designing some of the best golf courses in the world and this course is no exception.

Having been the host venue of the European Tour’s World Matchplay Golf Championship in 2013, won by Graeme McDowell, there is no doubt that Thracian Cliffs has to be on your list of must-play golf courses of the world.