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Jógvan Jespersen and Rasmus Calm Jepsen (PGA, Golf Professionals).The Course:
27 holes. Tree-lined heathland. South & East-nines: relatively flat terrain - a few slopes to climb. West-nine: gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Heathland and woodland.
Designer:
Silkeborg GC: Frederik Dreyer & Henrik Jacobsen designed the original West-nine (1966) and South-nine (1968).
In 2007, Thomas Bjørn & Henrik Jacobsen designed nine new holes ... two holes (Nos. 3 & 4) for the South-nine, and seven for the new East-nine; two of the East's holes came from the older South course.
Ry Golf: course designed by Danish architect Line Mortensen.
Above distances are for Silkeborg GC (South-West combination). At the same location is the newer East-nine (3,190 m from back-tees; similar in length to the other two nines).
Located 17 km southeast, just outside the town of Ry, is the 18-hole Ry Golf, formerly known as Kildebjerg-Ry (par-72, 6375 m, rating 74.5; opened 2012; designer Line Mortensen) and a nine-hole Short course (par-31, 1890 m).
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1.5 km SW of Resenbro / 6 km E of Silkeborg / 39 km W of Aarhus.
Silkeborg Golfklub (formerly known as Silkeborg Ry Golfklub) is home to one of Denmark's best championship golf courses. Located just outside the town of Silkeborg, and originally comprising an 18-hole layout (South and West nines), this is where professional golfer and Ryder Cup captain Thomas Bjørn honed his golfing skills as a youngster. The Great Dane, as Bjørn is known, played a key role in designing the newer East-nine, so creating today's 27-hole layout.
All three nines journey through blissfully natural woodland and heathland habitats. Most holes, including the par-3 opener on the South-nine, occupy flatter terrain ... the exception to that rule being the West-nine, where some pronounced elevation changes occur.
Silkeborg's heather-flanked fairways play through elegant tree-lined avenues, with an equal share of doglegs and straightaways to contend with. There's plenty of large saucer-shaped fairway and greenside bunkers to avoid. Many of the generally flattish fairways are generously wide, others much tighter and more exacting from the tee. Each of the excellently presented nine-hole loops provides a wonderful test for your all-round game, as they quietly journey through their woodland domain.
Pick of the holes: in an area flanked by impressive open heathland, the par-3 7th (South) is a show-stopper. The hole and its large left and right bunkers are flat, but a majestic backdrop of towering pines and a steep heathery bank creates a captivating scene. The downhill 4th and 6th holes (West) are also gorgeous par-3s.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Maximum handicap on Silkeborg championship course 36 (men and women).
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2026].
Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire.
Silkeborg's three nine-hole loops (South, West and East) rotate on a weekly basis to create an "18-hole combination of the week" and a "nine-hole course of the week".
Excellent, and excellent all-round facilities in the spacious single-storey clubhouse.
Silkeborg Golf Club is the home club of legendary Danish golfer Thomas Bjørn, whose impressive career saw him record 15 European Tour wins, and many others all around the globe. In 2018 he captained the European Ryder Cup team to an impressive 17.5-10.5 win at Golf National in Paris.
Also owned and managed by the club is Ry Golf (formerly known as Kildebjerg-Ry), located just outside the town of Ry, 17 km southeast of its grander sibling.
Denmark's Jutland peninsula is home to a fabulous collection of heathland golf courses, led in no small part by the likes of Esbjerg, Holstebro and Silkeborg. Each can hold its own against the best heathland courses in Continental Europe, and that includes the likes of Morfontaine, Utrecht "De Pan" and Hamburg's Falkenstein. Drop them into the realms of England's best heathland layouts, and they'd fit right in there!
South-West nines:
Denmark's 8th best course (Golf Digest, 2022).
Continental Europe's 112th best course (Golf World, 2025).
Presidents Cup: Geoff Ogilvy’s International Team take on Brandt Snedeker’s USA Team at the revered Medinah Country Club, near Chicago. The Internationals are trying to halt a run of 11 consecutive American wins. (Sept 24-27).
French Open: Continental Europe’s oldest national championship, dating from 1906, is once again staged on the Albatros Course at Le Golf National, near Paris. Defending champion is America’s Michael Kim. (Sept 24-27).
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
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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