Russia unveils plans for a PGA-branded golf course and academy near Moscow.
The Bolshoye Zavidovo resort will feature a 7,300-yard course called PGA National Russia and a PGA National Golf Academy with a 9-hole course and extensive practice facilities including an integrated short game range, practice bays and swing studios.
The multi-million pound project situated just outside the capital follows an agreement between the Belfry-based PGA and OPIN, a Russian real estate investment company, and will help boost the sport’s profile in the country.
PGA property and commercial director, Robert Maxfield, said: “This is an exciting and world class golf facility and the PGA is delighted to be working with OPIN and playing a part in the promotion and growth of golf in Russia”.
The course will be designed by European Golf Design and will be set near a five star hotel and marina hotel and will complement plans for a picturesque reservoir created by the River Volga.
