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Amsterdam / North Holland, Netherlands
Kennemer Golf & Country Club
A Harry Colt links in the dunes near Zandvoort — one of the great classic courses of continental Europe.
Course overview
Kennemer Golf & Country Club was founded in 1910 and moved to its present duneland site near Zandvoort in 1928, where Harry Colt laid out the original links layout. The club now offers 27 holes across three named courses — Colt, Pennink and Van Hengel — all routed through deep coastal dunes with firm, fast-running turf and natural rough that reward traditional links shot-making. Kennemer is regularly ranked among the finest courses in continental Europe and has hosted the Dutch Open on multiple occasions.
The essentials
- Architect
- Harry Colt
- Established
- 1928
- Type
- Links
- Location
- North Holland, Netherlands
Character & atmosphere
A classic dune links with natural contours, firm turf and constant sea influence. The three nines combine to offer three distinct 18-hole experiences, all demanding accurate ball-striking and creative course management in variable coastal conditions.
Highlights
Why play here
- Designed by Harry Colt, opened in 1928.
- A challenging round for golfers who enjoy a proper test.
Practical guidance
Plan your visit
How to get there
Amsterdam Schiphol is the main gateway, around 30 minutes from Kennemer by car via the A9. A direct train from Schiphol to Haarlem, followed by a short bus or taxi, is also practical. Car hire gives the most flexibility for the North Holland dune coast.
Where to stay
Amsterdam is the gateway for Dutch links golf, with Kennemer at Zandvoort accessible from Schiphol Airport without entering the city. As a base it offers an unrivalled combination of art museums, canals, cycling culture, and restaurants. Golfers arriving by air will often pass Kennemer on the way to the city.
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