Golf Tournament: Gösser Open

When the fairways in the Lipizzaner homeland turn green in May, everything in Maria Lankowitz revolves around the Gösser Open. The tournament will take place on May 14, 2026, at the Erzherzog Johann Golf Club, a course with views of the gentle hills of Western Styria. For decades, this tournament has been a staple in the domestic professional golf scene and is part of the Alps Tour. The course is quietly located on the edge of a former mining area and demands precise play with its fast greens, water hazards, and long holes. Spectators closely follow the groups from hole to hole. The soft clicking of clubs, the tense silence before a putt, and applause after a successful shot shape the atmosphere.

In addition to the professionals, many Austrian players will also participate. For them, the tournament is an important platform. For the audience, it is an opportunity to experience top-level golf without large distances. The paths are short, the atmosphere is open, and conversations on the fairway are part of the experience. Maria Lankowitz showcases its sporting side. Inns and excursion destinations around the course invite visitors to take a detour. Thus, a tournament day combines nature, culinary delights, and a glimpse into the region's rich history. The Gösser Open is therefore not just a competition but a fixed part of the event calendar for the Graz experience region.