Before we stop by our Carinthian tennis and golf hotels, today we'll let someone who knows everything about Carinthia, as well as tennis and golf, have their say topic special "Tennis & Golf in Carinthia" Markus Polessnig . As a former tennis professional, Markus has been working for Kärnten Werbe for over 10 years, where he is responsible for sales promotion, event marketing and sports camps and is responsible for tennis and golf himself. The right man in the right place and for us simply the perfect contact for our topic special. If you now want to know what the special charms and challenges of tennis and golf are, which Markus' favorite golf course in Carinthia is and where he had his best golf experience, then read on quickly! In any case, you will really enjoy a tennis and golf holiday in Carinthia . And there will be many more great tennis & golf stories coming soon from our Carinthian tennis hotels. Stay tuned!
Markus, please briefly introduce yourself to our communityMarkus Polessnig, 42 years old, married 2 children, former tennis professional (ATP 526), with Kärnten Werbe for over 10 years, head of the sales promotion, information service, event marketing and sports camps department and take care of the topics of golf and tennis. Hobbies: surprisingly: golf & tennis.
How long have you been playing golf and how did you get into golf?I took my handicap course while on vacation 25 years ago, I've been playing more regularly for 10 years, as often as time allows alongside work and family, so rarely 😊.
As a former tennis professional and very good golfer, you can judge this very well: what are the special attractions and challenges of golf in contrast to tennis? In golf you are almost responsible for yourself; no opponent influences your game - like in tennis. External influences such as wind, poor ball positions or bad bounces occur in both tennis and golf. I see less stress in golf because I don't have a direct opponent or have to fend off a break, set or match point. Golf seems relaxing to me, unless I miss a short putt, which is freaking out, but everyone has experienced this before.
Markus Polessnig
Carinthia Advertising, passionate tennis and golf player
Why do you think tennis & golf is a great combination for a holiday in Carinthia?Due to the Mediterranean climate on the south side of the Alps, the golf and tennis season in Carinthia starts very early. This year the first golf courses opened in February and the first tennis courts at the beginning of March. Carinthia also offers a variety of nature-active activities such as cycling, hiking, etc For us there is no either/or. In addition, golf and tennis complement each other very well; many guests enjoy playing both. You can reach 10 golf courses within 40 minutes by car, there are around 600 tennis courts in Carinthia, some with a fantastic mountain lake backdrop, so what more could the golf, tennis and holidaymaker's heart want?
Where is your personal favorite golf course? What do you particularly like there? All golf courses in Carinthia are very attractive, each one has a distinctive character and should be played. Since I live in Klagenfurt, I am most often drawn to the Klagenfurt-Seltenheim Golf Club or the Carinthian Dellach Golf Club, where the view of Lake Wörthersee is of course fantastic. If it's too hot in summer, I also enjoy playing on Carinthia's highest golf course, the Bad Kleinkirchheim Golf Club.
Your most beautiful golf experience on a Carinthian golf course was...My first eagle, at the Carinthian Golf Club Dellach, hole 10, 80m chip in with the 2nd shot, will be remembered forever.
Your personal favorite golf saying? “Hit & Hope”, which unfortunately is often very applicable to my game.
Hand on heart: where does your heart beat faster today – golf or tennis?So the most difficult question is at the end. I would put it this way: It's easier for me to get out of bed the next day after a golf tournament than after a tennis match. However, tennis will always remain my passion and golf will help me relax.
Would you like pure tennis with that certain “MORE”? Then you've come to the right place at the TennisTraveller exclusive camp "Tennis & Golf in Carinthia" from October 2nd - 6th, 2024 at the Aktivhotel Mori in St. Kanzian on Lake Kloepin in southern Carinthia. Because on the five days of camp there will be intensive training on the pitch, plus free play for as long and as much as you want. You can experience that certain MORE during the golf taster course or golf coaching as well as during free practice on the driving range and in the practice area in the Klopeiner See-Südkärnten golf park. Golf enjoyment with a panorama - there is rarely a more scenic opportunity to get to know or refine the sport of golf. There is even MORE in the hotel with various culinary and sporting highlights . And always there on the tennis court, at golf and in all other activities: TennisTraveller founder Susanne - always equipped with a concentrated load of energy and a good mood. The little icing on the cake for your wonderful and varied exclusive tennis & golf camp!
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