 The 18th green on the new course at the National Golf Resort replicates the shape of Lithuania. (Right) The geographic centre of Europe is located near the 4th and 6th holes at the European Centre Golf Course near Vilnius. (Far Right) The Capitals Golf Course is set in idyllic countryside surrounds 50 km outside the Lithuanian capital. (Below right) Solveiga Savickaite, General Manager, Golf & Travel Partner from Vilnius, is a driving force in promoting the sport in Lithuania. (Below Far Right) Numerous water hazards add to the difficulty on 17 of 18 holes at the V Club Course outside Vilnius. |
  Lithuania is not yet known as a hot bed of golf in northern Europe though this situation is set to change with the opening of several new championship courses in 2009.
Golfers teeing off at two courses in the Baltic nation of Lithuania will also get a quick lesson in geography in addition to enjoying a great game in an emerging golf destination.
 
The geographic centre of Europe is marked with a plaque located near the 4th and 5th fairways at the appropriately named European Centre Golf Club.
And over at the National Golf Resort the final hole has been crafted to look like Lithuania in miniature.
Meanwhile, the new Le Meridien resort and conference centre outside Vilnius is offering a water ridden romp to all players teeing off its V Club course.
Pure country air, wonderful vistas and a challenging 18 hole course are strong drawcards at the Capitals Golf Course.
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