Brautarholt 1,
116 Reykjavik, Capital Region
The Course:
18 holes. Clifftop links. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb
Surroundings:
Clifftop setting beside the Atlantic Ocean.
Designer:
Original 12-hole design by Icelandic-born golf architect Edwin Roald. Extended to 18 holes by Canadian-born Tony Ristola (2025).
Above distances are for the 12-hole course at Brautarholt.
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2.5 km SW of Grundarhverfi / 27 km N of Reykjavik.
Brautarholt
Brautarholt Golf Course (Golfklúbbur Brautarholts): this incredibly scenic 18-hole golf course is laid out on a blissfully natural and rocky peninsula of land. From here you look out to sea and also enjoy views southward to Reykjavik city.
Formerly 12 holes, and now a full 18, the course sits on a small peninsula, surrounded on three sides by the North Atlantic. Starting with a dramatic opening short par-5, you can be sure of fabulous sea views, risk-reward reachable par-4s, par-3s ranging from 130 to 245 yards, and occasional wetland areas. Expansively laid out, the 18 holes include some notable elevation changes.
Beyond the course there's towering volcanic hills, and as much rocky foreshore as your gaze can handle. Underscored by its spectacular setting, Brautarholt is certainly a "must play" if you are planning a golf visit to Iceland.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends during the golf season (generally late-May thru early-Sept). Tee-times available until 10pm, and midnight golf in June/July on request.
Must book in advance. Maximum handicap: 34 (men and women).
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2026].
Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire (book in advance).
Brautarholt is part of the historic Kjalarnes peninsula region, located just north of the capital city of Reykjavík. An ancient farm (900 A.D.) and more recent church (c.1865) were established here amongst Brautarholt's open fields, volcanic ranges and glorious coastal scenery. The Golf Club was founded in 2011, with the course opening for play at the end of July 2012.
Iceland's No.1 course (Golf Digest, 2022).
Continental Europe's 61st best course (Golf World, 2025).
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