Schelpweg 26,
Domburg, Zeeland 4357 BP
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Niels NijssenThe Course:
9 holes. Seaside links. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Coastal duneland.
Designer:
Original design by E.C. "Charles" Warren, at the time the professional and greenkeeper at Knocke GC in Belgium (later called Royal Zoute). Later modifications made by Dutch golf course architect Alan Rijks.
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o.7 km SW of Domburg / 15 km NW of Middelburg.
Domburgsche
Domburgsche Golfclub: genuine seaside links courses are few and far between in mainland Europe. The Netherlands offers some of the continent's best. Located on the "island" of Walcheren, close to the mouth of the River Scheldt, the nine-hole Domburgsche is an excellent example of these "true" links courses.
Established in 1914, this classic seaside links is mainly tucked down behind an impressive line of dunes. Journeying out and back from its modern clubhouse, the layout tapers towards "the turn" at the par-3 5th.
With the wind usually playing its part in proceedings, the challenge is to stay on the tightish rolling fairways and out of the penal rough that lies in close attendance. The tumbling fairways rarely offer up a flat lie, while the excellent greens also follow the terrain's natural ebb and flow.
Although World War II took its toll on the course at that time, several bomb craters dotted around the course were opportunely converted into grass bunkers, and are still much in evidence today. The greens here are generally fast and true, thanks to excellent quality greenkeeping and plenty of salty air carried along on those North Sea breezes.
Given the natural drainage of the dunes, this popular and ever-challenging course remains playable throughout the year. Originally designed by golf professional E.C. "Charles" Warren in the early-1900s, Domburgsche provides a unique golfing opportunity for both local residents and the many tourists who visit this holiday area.
Pick of the holes: with its panoramic sea view from the tee, the par-4 1st captures the spirit and challenge of Domburgsche. From the elevated tee you play down to a not overly wide fairway, flanked by rough that's well worth avoiding. Then it's a short approach up to the rolling elevated green.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Maximum handicap: 36 men & women (28 in July & Aug).
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Players generally walk this course.
Good (located 600 m from clubhouse).
Domburgsche has the distinction of being the oldest golf course that you can play in the Netherlands. Others (notably Royal Haagsche and Utrecht "De Pan") are older clubs, but they moved to their current course locations after Domburgsche's founding in 1914.
During the Second World War the Domburgsche course suffered considerably from naval bombardment. The pounding left 300 bomb craters scarring the course. 200 were filled-in, while 100 were left in place to supplement the natural topography, and provide the layout with plenty of grassy hollows. Directly in front of the par-5 4th green, there's an excellent example of the bomb crater "enhancements".
Helped by careful environmental management, there's a wonderful array of flora and fauna around the course. Making their home among these impressive dunes are many interesting species of ground plants, birds and other animals.
Netherlands' 17th best course (Golf World, 2022).
124th US Open: the No.2 Course at Pinehurst once again plays host to this most illustrious championship (June 13-16). Wyndham Clark defends his title, having won at Los Angeles CC in 2023.
79th Women’s US Open: the second women’s major championship of the season gets underway at Lancaster CC in Pennsylvania. It’s the second time the championship has been held here.
(May 30-June 2).
Nelly Korda: won the Mizuho Americas Open (May 16-19) at Liberty National GC, continuing her extraordinary form in LPGA events. This was her sixth win in seven starts in 2024.
Xander Schauffele: recorded his first major championship win, and second record-equalling low score of 62 in a major. Only he, Branden Grace, Rickie Fowler and Shane Lowry have achieved this feat in a men’s major championship.
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Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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