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Play golf in Denmark. Naturally! But where? Why not on some of Denmark’s 24 best golf courses?

The best! – according to whom?

Two different rankings have been prepared. One of them was prepared by a panel of experts while the other was made a few years ago by more than 100,000 readers of the golfers’ magazine, Dansk Golf. The results were almost identical with only a few differences in the placing of the courses.

The good thing is, from the tourist’s point of view, that Denmark’s 25 best golf courses are evenly distributed across the country, so no matter where you are spending your holidays, you will never be far away from a good golf course.

Denmarks best golf courses are:

1. Holstebro Golf Club

in the north western part of Denmark, a wonderfully rolling forest course where the marvel of beauty is as great as the pleasure of playing golf. A total of 27 holes. Host to several major championships and always very well tended. Yellow CR 70.7/slope 127; 5,600m.

2. Simon's Golf Club

30km north of Copenhagen and a good example of one of the new courses in Denmark. Open park course, designed by the world-famous English architect Martin Hawtree. Host to Danish Open and several other big professional tournaments. Yellow CR 72.2/slope 137; 5,790m.

3. Rungsted Golf Club

25km north of Copenhagen, where the train station is situated right next to the club house. One of the old fashionable courses which is full of atmosphere. Slightly exclusive, but always in perfect condition. Interesting and elegant park course. Host to the European Championship, professional tournaments and Tiger Woods’ performance in Denmark. Yellow CR 71.2/slope 129, 5760m.

4. Esbjerg Golf Club

on the West Coast of Jutland, the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in golfing, depending on the North Sea winds. An international championship course with both links and park holes. Host to the European Championships and several professional tournaments. At present 27 holes. Yellow CR 71/slope 124; 5,730m.

5. Sct. Knuds Golf Club

right next to Storebælt Bridge on Funen. As attractive as Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytales are subtle. A mixture of challenging forest holes and absolutely fantastic holes at the water’s edge. Yellow CR 71.9/slope 131; 5,810m.

6. Hjarbæk Fjord Golf Club

south of Limfjorden, 27 holes and a course which has more or less built itself. The softly rolling fairways wind 4. Esbjerg Golf Club
on the West Coast of Jutland, the Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in golfing, depending on the North Sea winds. An international championship course with both links and park holes. Host to the European Championships and several professional tournaments. At present 27 holes. Yellow CR 71/slope 124; 5,730m.

7. Silkeborg Golf Club

In the heart of Jutland. Another one of Denmark’s attractive, large international courses. Almost all the holes are situated in the middle of charming Danish hardwood and pine forests. The Danish golfer Thomas Bjørn has recently renovated the course. Yellow CR 71.7/slope 131; 5,860m.

8. Skjoldenæsholm Golf Club

in the heart of Zealand. Open park course with several beautiful and spectacular holes. Very popular green fee course, hosts many company outings. Yellow CR 71.5/slope 128; 5,980m.

9. Vejle Golf Club

on the East Coast of Jutland, one of Denmark’s most hilly and difficult courses. With deep ravines, lakes and forest-lined fairways. At present 27 holes. Host to international professional tournaments. Yellow CR 71.9/slope 133; 5,700m.

10. Aalborg Golf Club

at Limfjorden and on the outskirts of one of the liveliest towns in Denmark. Yet another course used in the European Championships and highly recommended. Open park course, always in excellent condition. Yellow CR 71.1/slope 129; 5,760m.

11. Falster Golf Club

on one of Denmark’s southern islands and a course that would have ranked in the European elite had it been closer to a city. On the other hand there are few visitors, pleasant atmosphere, fine quality and a well-tended and well-designed forest course. Yellow CR 72.0/slope 126; 5,950m.

12. Furesø Golf Club

north of Copenhagen with a course which, especially after extension and modernisation, offers exciting golfing play. Several holes of international standard both as regards difficulty and appeal. Host to several professional tournaments. Yellow CR 71.0/slope 131; 5,710m.

13. Helsingør Golf Club (Elsinore)

in North Zealand. The course which has produced most of the Danish champions. A narrow, impressive, well-tended and difficult championship course. Not particularly long, but tricky with lots of narrow, forest-lined fairways. Yellow CR 71.0/slope 136; 5,610m.

14. Københavns Golf Club (Copenhagen)

just north of Copenhagen. The oldest course in Scandinavia and quite unique. Laid out on protected, open areas of the deer park, Dyreparken. The golfers share the area with hundreds of red deer. Naturally hosts many important tournaments. Yellow CR 71.6/slope 136; 5,760m.

15. Royal Oak Golf Club

in central South Jutland. A fairly new course, both open and park, always in excellent condition. Their former greenkeeper was headhunted to Valderrama. Good green fee course with every facility.
Yellow CR 72/slope 131; 6,090m.

16. Breinholtgård Golf Club

north of Esbjerg. Has been overshadowed, quite needlessly, by its famous neighbour, Esbjerg Golfklub. An attractive, varied park course with reasonable and extremely difficult golf holes. Nice club house, friendly atmosphere. Yellow CR 72/slope 127; 5,850m.

17. Hvide Klit, Golf Club

south of famous Skagen at the northern tip of Jutland. A huge challenge, especially if it is windy. Here, you will need the long iron on the second stroke. Hosts many important tournaments. Yellow CR 71.7/slope 137; 5,870m.

18. Gilleleje Golf Club

at the Zealand north coast. A very attractive and popular course. Ambitious club making constant enhancements to the course. Several holes of international standard. Host to important professional tournaments. Yellow CR 71.1/slope 129; 5,870m.

19. Rold Skov Golf Club

in Central/North Jutland, laid out in one of Denmark’s biggest and most beautiful forest districts. A course which is not particularly long, but demands much thought. 13 holes with lakes and streams. Yellow CR 72.4/slope 139; 5,850m.

20. Samsø Golf Club

on the small island of Samsø in the Kattegat. A terrific golfing experience on a course with natural rhythm and beauty, and a rolling landscape with panoramic views of the sea. Not many visitors. Yellow CR 70.7/slope 131; 5,600m.

21. Hillerød Golf Club

in North Zealand, open park course, has Denmark’s best par-3 hole and several beautiful forest holes. Slightly undulating with a varied and interesting layout. Several important tournaments. Yellow CR 70.8/slope 136; 5,450m.

22. Himmerland Golf & Country Club

south of Limfjorden is Denmark’s only golf course with 36 holes, and Europe’s only par-6 hole on a championship course. Two varied, slightly rolling courses. Golf academy and excellent facilities.
Yellow Old course CR 67.5/slope 119; 5,390m, Yellow New course CR 73.3/slope 129; 6,100m.

23. Søllerød Golf Club

near Copenhagen is the course which you either love or hate. Hilly and open course which makes great demands on the golfer. Designed by the well-known Swedish architect Anders Amillon. Several important professional tournaments. Yellow CR 72.5/slope 134; 5,870m.

24. Nordbornholm Golf Club (Bornholm)

is the golf course where Mother Nature has been a true master. Rock formations create excitement and atmosphere around the hilly fairways which wind their way through a picturesque forest. Popular green fee course. Yellow CR 70.0/slope 131; 5,370m.

25. Sønderjyllands Golf Club (South Jutland)

north of the Danish/German border, laid out in an open forest area. Another one of Denmark’s popular green fee courses. Always well-tended and with a friendly atmosphere. Hosts both professional tournaments and the big Golf Tour Sønderjylland. Yellow CR 71.0/slope 126.5; 5,770m.

Since these rankings were created two more courses have been built which deserve to be mentioned as being among the best in Denmark, namely Læsø Seaside Golf Club on the small island of the same name in the Kattegat, probably one of Denmark’s most difficult courses, and Frederikshavn Golf Club in North Jutland which also ranks among the toughest with its long and narrow forest holes.

Monday, June 30 2008