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Gothenburg / West Coast, Sweden
Hills Golf Club
A modern parkland west of Gothenburg, co-designed by tour professional Johan Edfors and the Arthur Hills practice.
Course overview
Hills Golf Club opened in 2004 near Gothenburg, designed by Arthur Hills, Steve Forrest and Swedish tour professional Johan Edfors. The parkland layout stretches to 6,336 metres at par 72 through rolling, wooded terrain with water hazards integrated on several holes. The collaboration between an established American design firm and a local tour player gives the course a blend of international precision and Scandinavian landscape sensibility.
The essentials
- Architect
- Arthur Hills; Steve Forrest; Johan Edfors
- Established
- 2004
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,336 m
- Location
- Västra Götaland, Sweden
Character & atmosphere
A well-structured modern parkland with varied terrain, tree-lined corridors and strategic water hazards. The course plays to a manageable length for mid-handicappers while offering enough variety in green complex and bunkering to engage better players.
Highlights
Why play here
- Designed by Arthur Hills; Steve Forrest; Johan Edfors, opened in 2004.
- A challenging round for golfers who enjoy a proper test.
Practical guidance
Plan your visit
How to get there
Gothenburg Landvetter Airport is the main gateway. Car hire is the practical option for reaching Hills Golf Club; the airport is east of the city and regular airport buses also connect to the city centre.
Where to stay
Gothenburg is Sweden's most approachable city and gives access to Hills Golf Club alongside a compact, walkable city with strong seafood restaurants and good museums. The West Coast archipelago within easy reach adds a dimension not available in Stockholm.
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