A total of 32 courses are available in Russia, including 12 full-length 18-hole courses as well as a few nine-hole courses.
Although the sport is not that popular in Russia, it has grown considerably over the past years. The first course was opened approximately 30 years ago, named, the Moscow City Golf Club; A nine-hole layout.
One of the most recent Golf Courses in Russia include a Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course, called Raevo Golf and Country Club, outside Moscow
One of the main reasons why the game is not so popular in Russia is its climate. Apart from that, even the summer season is really short. However, if one wants to check out and play the beautiful courses, mid-May and mid-October is the best time.
Just as the courses are coming up, some names in the sport are also making their presence felt. Maria Verchenova is one such name who appeared on the scenes back in 2016 at the Rio Olympics.