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Top twenty courses to play​


STOCKHOLM:


Bro Hof Slott Golf Club

The Stadium Course is ranked #1 by Golf Digest and Svensk Golf since opening in September 2007. The second course, The Castle Course opened in July 2010. Both designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr, The course is constructed according to all the recognised standards, using state of the art technology and all the latest innovations for every detail. All this so that players will be met by a course in absolute top condition, whatever the weather.


Kungsängen Golf Club

The first Championship course at Kungsängen, the Queens Course, was opened for play in 1991. The Queens Course is built within the forest that covers part of Kungsängen. Most of the tree-lined fairways cannot be seen from the other fairways on this course.

Kings Course was inaugurated in 1993. Scandinavian Masters has been played on the Kings Course four times.

The precise positioning of the varied tee boxes, the large and undulating greens along with the strategically placed hazards and bunkers makes this golf course as demanding for the professional as well as the amateur player. The Kings Course is a golf course that challenges you, no matter your playing skill or handicap.


Bro-Bålsta Golfklubb

Bro-Bålsta Golfklubb was founded 1978. There are two courses, The Championship (18 holes) and The Executive (9 holes). The 18 hole course is build with great care for the environment and naturally placed in the beautiful surroundings. In 2006, Bro-Bålsta Golfklubb hosted Scandinavian TPC, a Ladies European tour Event. The home club of Annika Sorenstam.


Fågelbro Golf & Country Club

Fågelbro G&CC is just 30 minutes from the city of Stockholm located in a very enjoyable setting in the beautiful archipelago region. Fågelbro Golf & Country Club is very unique. The golf course has earned the reputation of being one of the best in the Stockholm region.


Kungliga Drottningholm GK

(Royal Drottningholm GC) All Swedes know where Drottningholm is located. Most people think of the Swedish Royal Family´s beautiful palace just outside Stockholm. However, for hundreds of thousands of golfers Drottningholm is familiar as one of the best-known golf courses in the country. Royal Drottningholms Golf Club's course has park-like character, where the first nine holes are played in an open landscape, while the back nine end in a wooden environment.


Ullna GC

Ullna Golf Club is a championship course that hugs the shores of Lake Ullna. The lake and its streams come into play on almost every hole. Ullna GC is consistently ranked in Continental Europe’s top-50 golf courses (Golf World & Golf Digest).

Jack Nicklaus and Nicklaus Design renovated the course between July 2011 – May 2013. Jack Nicklaus says:

”I’m very pleased. We’re not in a habit of bragging but you have one of the most fun and playable courses I have ever seen. It’s a very pretty course.”



MALMÖ:


Bokskogen Golfklubb

Bokskogen GK, two contrasting parkland courses immediately east of Malmö. Challenging courses requiring imagination and an ability to keep the ball in play. Host for international and national tournaments. Beautiful scenery. Bokskogen Golfklubb has for many years been ranked among the very best in Swedenand the Old Course has been a challenge for many known players.


Barsebäck Golf & Country Club

Barsebäck G & CC, links, parkland and woodland course on the Öresund coast, north of Malmö. There are two top class courses, Masters Course & Donald Steele Course, within the premises. Voted Sweden's best golf course and one of the top ten courses in mainland Europe for several years. A true championship course. The Master's Course has hosted nine European Tour championships and had the honour of arranging the Solheim Cup 2003.


Ljunghusens Golfklubb

Ljunghusen GK, links and heathland course by the Baltic Sea. Relatively difficult if you do not stick to the fairway, as the heather that lines all the fairways is very troublesome. Host for international and national tournaments. Beautiful scenery.



PGA of Sweden National

PGA Nationals courses are designed by Kyle Phillips, one of the most renowned architects in golf today. The Links Course is a classic 18 hole championship course created in tandem with nature. The course has the typical characteristics of links golf with large undulating greens and numerous small deep bunkers.

At the Lakes Course the player faces typical creeping bent grasses, small greens, more water hazards and large bunkers. The course has been built with the most modern methods and completely in harmony with nature.


Falsterbo Golfklubb

Falsterbo is a classic example of the original Scottish golfing terrain - links. Natural water hazards and many large sand bunkers are some of the characteristics. The course is situated in a nature reserve area at the tip of Sweden's south west peninsula. In 1911 the course was laid out on the present area around the lighthouse. The nice club house dates back to 1914.


Rönnebäck Golf Club

Welcome to Rönnebäck Golf Club

Here you get to play at Skåne smoothest and fastest greens. Situated only 15 minutes from central Malmö. The greens have over the years become our hallmark just for their high quality. The course is situated in a hilly beautiful landscape that was formed during the Ice Age, which provides a thrilling experience. Five of the holes are very reminiscent of the Scottish heathland courses while the others are of park land nature.


Sofiedals Golfklubb

The course is set in rolling countryside just outside Malmö, with gently rounded hills, expansive views of the neighbourhood and the densest fairways you can muster. The greens are among the fastest in southern Sweden. It's an exciting course with many challenges.


Vasatorps Golfklubb

Members, guests and the press agree that Vasatorps GK gives you everything a golfer could want. With 54 holes and 4 courses - each with its own character, architecture and difficulty - availability is good and you can choose the challenge you want.

TC, 18 holes autographed Steve Forrest is Vasatorps flagship and was considered in the first year as one of Sweden's best courses. With six different tees, the layout can be anything from pleasant 4,700 meters to challenging 6,700 meters, making it suitable for all types of players.

Redesigned Classic Course, formerly the Old Course, with 18 holesredesigned by Steve Forrest, is an aspiring championship course in Sweden.Here the holes are framedby both deciduous and coniferous trees in lush parkland.



Gothenburg:


Vallda G&CC

Vallda Golf & Country Club is a championship course with Scottish inspiration. The architect Martin Hawtree has designed and re-designed several classic courses such as Royal Birkdale and Carnoustie in England, Lahinch and Royal Dublin in Ireland as well as Royal Melbourne in Australia. Just the greens are a sign for Hawtree, as evidenced in all his projects. At Vallda, Hawtree has focused on making a strategic course with amazing green areas.


Göteborgs GK

The club was formed in 1902 and is Swedens oldest. The course has been located in Hovås since 1904. It can be characterized as a short, rugged park and forest course. Despite its small length it turns out that the course is quite challenging which, in particular, the elite players can experience. Really low scores is not so common. A good tip is to treat the course with the respect it deserves!

It is worthwhile to occasionally lift your eyes and study the surroundings. On many points you have a wonderful view, for example from 6th or 7th tee.


Delsjö GK

Welcome to one of the finest golf course in Sweden, just 5 minutes from downtown Gothenburg! The course is situated in the beautiful natural reserve “Delsjöområdet”. The course was designed by Douglas Brasier and Frank Pennink and opened in 1965.

The greens and the surrounding areas were redesigned in 2004 by Peter Chamberlain, and today it is one of very few courses in Sweden managed in an entirely environmental manner.

The guests are often thrilled by an interesting and challenging golf course even though the overall length of the course isn’t very extensive. The new greens present a challenge for all golfers!



Hills G&SC

In a secluded valley bordering the Sandsjöbacka nature reserve outside Gothenburg, Hills Golf & Sports Club is very beautifully situated. The course, opened in 2005, features a top class golf and nature experience and is originally a creation of the famous golf course architects Arthur Hills and Steve Forrest. The partner and pro golfer Johan Edfors has since redesigned six of our 18 holes and has been careful to improve the course that was ranked number one in Gothenburg year after year.


Sankt Jörgen Park

The course has two characters. The opening eight holes, played in the park environment, are characterized by Kvillebäcken and the beautiful Knipplekullarna. The final 10 holes (which are also the newest) are played in a more open environment. Which part of the course is best and most appreciated can not be said here, the views are different. The most difficult part of the course, however, consists of the initial 8 holes. At the highest point, the green on hole 8, you have a wonderful view of parts of Gothenburg harbor inlet.


Kungsbacka GK

When you play the Old course, we offer you a first-rate experience with a beautiful course character where you will find everything from lush forest- and open parkland holes to windswept seaside holes. This varied course was established in 1974. Several green areas have been rebuilt in recent years, with amazing results.

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