
Lighthouse Course
Lighthouse Golf & Spa Resort

About this course
Lighthouse Golf & Spa Resort occupies a dramatic clifftop setting on Bulgaria's Black Sea coast near Balchik, in the Dobrich region. The course was designed by Ian Woosnam, the Welsh golfer and former Masters champion who has become an accomplished golf course architect. The routing takes advantage of the elevated terrain and coastal landscape, with holes routed across the headland and offering views toward the sea. The design reflects Woosnam's approach to working with natural topography, creating strategic variety across the eighteen holes. The course sits within a broader resort development that includes spa and accommodation facilities, positioning it as a destination venue for the region. The setting is characterized by the distinctive geography of Bulgaria's northern coast—relatively undeveloped compared to the southern Black Sea resorts, with native vegetation and a more rugged character. The holes are built into this landscape, with the elevation changes and sea views providing the primary visual and strategic interest. Lighthouse represents one of the few championship-standard golf courses in Bulgaria and has hosted regional tournaments and professional events. The combination of coastal setting, challenging routing, and resort amenities has made it a notable venue for competitive golf in Eastern Europe. The course appeals both to visiting golfers seeking a distinctive European coastal experience and to regional players looking for a well-designed test of golf.
Quick facts
- Location
- Balchik, Dobrich, BG
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2008
- Designer
- Ian Woosnam
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 5,795 metres
- Difficulty
- 73.6/128
Getting there
The journey to Lighthouse Golf & Spa Resort unfolds along Bulgaria's dramatic Black Sea coast, most easily accessed via Sofia Vasil Levski Airport (SOF), roughly 350 kilometers to the southwest, followed by a five-to-six-hour drive northeast through the Balkan landscape that gradually softens into coastal plains and maritime light. The route traces northward through Bulgaria's interior before descending toward Dobrich and the seaside town of Balchik, where the terrain shifts from agricultural expanses to clifftop vistas overlooking the sparkling waters below. Private aviation options exist at smaller regional facilities, though the overland approach rewards patience with an unhurried immersion into the Bulgarian countryside and the particular quality of light that defines this corner of the Black Sea. The final kilometers wind through Balchik's quiet streets and onto the promontory where the resort commands its clifftop perch, the salt air and distant sound of waves announcing arrival at this secluded sanctuary.

FAQ
Common questions about Lighthouse
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Lighthouse was designed by Ian Woosnam.
Yes. Lighthouse is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Lighthouse is 71.
Lighthouse plays 5,795 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Lighthouse is 128.
Lighthouse is a 18-hole course.

