Steinholti 1,
220 Hafnafjordur, Capital Region
The Course:
27 holes.
Designer:
Original nine-hole course designed by Magnus Gudmundsson was replaced with a 12-hole layout by Swedish course architect Nils Sköld (1973); extended to a full 18 by Icelandic course architect Hannes Thorsteinsson (1994). Additional nine-hole Sveinskotsvöllur academy course added in 1996. Courses renovated by Mackenzie & Ebert.
Above distances are for the 18-hole Hvaleyrarvöllur course. Also at Keilir is the 9-hole Sveinskotsvöllur academy course.
64.058635
-21.991617
17 km S of Reykjavik.
Keilir
Keilir Golf Course (Golfklubburinn Keilir): Iceland's well-rated Keilir golf course is a "lava and links" layout, located directly alongside the sea. The club's 18-hole championship Hvaleyrar course (Hvaleyrarvöllur) is complemented by the nine-hole Sveinskots academy course (Sveinskotsvöllur).
On the Hvaleyrar layout you'll find a sharp contrast between the bunkerless "lava flow" front-nine and the more classical links-style back-nine. On the newer front-nine loop, not a single bunker intrudes on the separation of the black hardened lava flows and the emerald expanse of closely mown fairway turf. Here it's more about skill and accuracy than power and distance. Wayward shots onto the lava are likely to produce some distinctly penal bounces.
By contrast the back-nine loop heads out-and-back onto a small linksy peninsula of land at the entrance to the Hafnafjördur harbour. This nine, with the academy course at its side, offers more typical golfing fare, combined with spectacular views to the nearby Alftanes peninsula and beyond to the famous Snaefellsglacier.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends during the golf season (generally late-May thru early-Sept).
Must book in advance. Tee-times available until 10pm, and midnight golf in June/July on request.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2021].
Iceland's 2nd best course (Golf Digest, 2022).
Continental Europe's 125th best course (Golf World, 2025).
Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
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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