Netherlands - Golf

Visit the Netherlands where you will find over 50 great golf courses to choose from. Like elsewhere in Europe golf in the Netherlands is growing in popularity, having been overlooked in the past in favour of other Northern European destinations such as France and Belgium. Because of the flat terrain architects who design a golf course in the Netherlands are challenged to use their imagination and skills. This is evident at the Kennemer, one of the best designed courses in the region.

The Kennemer Golf & Country Club is one of the oldest clubs in the Netherlands. Originally designed by Harry Colt in 1920, the course is now set up in three loops of 9. The A course the 'Van Hengel', the B course the 'Colt' and the most recent, a 9 hole called the 'Pennick', was developed in 1985 by Frank Pennick. The original 18 hole Colt design is a classic links course requiring skill and accuracy especially if the wind blows off the sea. The course features sand dunes and strategically placed bunkers throughout the course. This course is a real challenge.

Another great course created by Harry Colt is Eindhovenscheis. Surrounded by forestry and natural streams, the landscape provides a tranquil backdrop while the generous fairways allow players to enjoy the course rather than be intimidated. Guarded greens with large bunkers and well maintained putting services provide a challenge for players of all levels. This course can be enjoyed by average golfers as well as pros.

Spaarnwoude Golf Course is the largest golf complex in the Netherlands. Apart from the 27 competition holes, there is an 18 hole par 3/4 course, a 12 hole pitch and putt course, and the 9 hole par 3 course will be ready by August 1998. Spaarnwoude offers many opportunities for groups, and the clinics of the Ad Wessels Golf School are famous. In short, Spaarnwoude with its wide ranging facilities is accessible to golfers at all levels.

With these many choices, visitors to the Netherlands are sure to find a memorable golfing experience. Visitors will also find our luxury houses, bungalows and apartments to be the perfect place to spend a holiday. Features include saunas, a jacuzzi, swimming pools, hot tubs and one of the finest maid services in the region.