Golf Course Digest

Best Golf Course in Belgium

Belgium considering the long history of playing a golf course, it is strange that the country has yet to take off like golf hotspot fund deserves. A variant of golf has been played in Belgium from 14th-century, the climate is temperate, the courses are close together, is a short distance from England and, of course, beer and chocolate are legendary! They all came together to make sure golf holiday in Belgium are perfect for anyone who wants a quick exit from England without having to travel for hours…

But what are the golf courses in Belgium wanabe golfer to be played at the same time? There are plenty to choose from (according to the Royal Golf Federation of Belgium, there are 78 affiliated clubs!) For more quisquillosos golfer is bound to find at least one or two to your liking. As always, we did our research and here are some of my favorites for those who want to take a break from golf in Belgium:

Royal Zoute Golf Club

This need is due to introduce soon - has hosted the Open in Belgium on 3 occasions, has been praised by Nick Faldo and was voted Europe’s best golf courses in 1992/93. Designed by Harry Colt, is a par 72 course and an absolute classic, and even more difficult when the wind rose! Suffice it to say that this is an ongoing serious golfers must have a “tick list”.

Ostend Royal Golf Club

Founded in 1903, Ostend Royal offers both a technical problem test (with strategically placed bunkers and a bunch of trees), as well as some outstanding views of the North Sea and dunes. Despite being renovated in 1990 to make the course more modern, yet retains a style of the old conception. The course has a sandy soil is throughout the year and always in a position is a great day of golf on a golf course rest of Belgium.

Royal Antwerp

The oldest golf course in Belgium remains an absolute treat to play. Designed by Willie Park in 1888 and “modernized” Tom Simpson in 1930, this is a golf course masterpiece of architecture. Oozing character, ensures a challenge for even the most experienced golfer. Another guarantee for golfers round here is a warm welcome in the clubhouse with style - if you’re a professional or an amateur! History aside, this really is one of the best golf courses in Belgium.

Royal Golf Club of Belgium

The Royal Golf Club of Belgium offers an exciting design a park with an environment that can only be described as “fairy-like ‘- in fact, the club itself is a converted castle. The Immaculate maintained greens and fairways are bordered by an impressive Selection of trees and plant life interesting, giving the challenge of a course aesthetic edge - a single course and a duty in his golf break in Belgium.

Waregem Golf Club

It is rare that a golf course offers this great contrast between the front and back nines. The first half of Waregem Golf Club is mountainous with large open fairways and splendid views from the highest point in the region. The second half is on the floor has several land and water looking ominous dangers to an end that is both challenging and exciting.

This is just scratching the surface of Belgium golf and there are many hidden gems in addition to this. Due to the size of the country and proximity to golf courses, it is quite possible that a fair number of them during the entire duration of your golf vacation in Belgium.