Himle,
Tvaaker, Halland S - 432 10
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Frank EnglundThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb (particularly on the back nine)
Surroundings:
Woodland and lakeside.
Designer:
Nils Skold (the present Ostra course was laid out in 1976 by Nils Skold).
18-hole par-72 Västra banan/West course (6435 metres).
57.120156
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80 km S of Goteborg
Leave the E6 / E20 at exit 53 (Tvaaker / Varberg S.). Follow direction Tvaaker. After 1.5 km turn left direction Rolfstorp. After 3.8 km go straight over at crossroads, direction Rolfstorp. After 6.7 km turn right direction Golfbanan. After 2 km golf is on your right.
Varberg (Ostra)
Varbergs Golfklubb (Östra/East course): This very peaceful and picturesque setting may well remind you of golf in the highlands of Scotland; the small rocky outcrops are trimmed with heather; there is a good sized lake, firs trees abound, but there are no mountains to speak of.
As you survey the heavily forested surrounding hills from the first tee, you may think a tree-lined round lies in wait - you'd be partly right. This shortish golf course is quite compact and uses the undulating terrain to excellent effect.
You'll find many drives require accuracy rather than length, not least at the par-5 17th, where the fairway winds its way snake-like through a corridor of trees. Another of Sweden's little gems.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance (visitors can book 10 days ahead of day of play). Handicap required.
Soft spikes only. Players generally walk this course.
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The Varbergs Golfklubb dates back to 1950, however the two courses currently in play were created in 1976 (Östra/East) and 1992 (Västra/West).
Although part of the same Varbergs Golfklubb, the Östra and Västra courses are located 13 miles apart; the former in a forest environment just south of Rolfstorp, the latter just north west of Tvaaker and south of Varberg, close to the E6/E20 Malmo-Goteborg motorway.
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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.
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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.
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