Oosterhoutse Golf Club Est. 1985

Oosterhoutse is a very pleasant course that will not disappoint, even though some factors seem stacked against it. The steady drone of motorway traffic is never far away, but at the same time is not overly intrusive. The flat terrain and still maturing trees may not create a dramatically scenic environment, but the solid layout, good-width fairways and much tree-planting (of 10-15 years ago) all gels to create a course that holds your interest through the front-nine and into the stronger back-nine. The greens are large and slopey and generally well bunkered to the sides. In front of the greens the approach "aprons" are excellently maintained, creating plenty of bump-and-run possibilities, which fans of links style golf will enjoy enormously. With several small lakes dotted around and one or two tightish tee shots required (especially at the dog-legging par-4 14th and 16th holes), carding a respectable score will require a good level of course management and concentration - especially if the wind gets up.