Golf & Country Club Crayestein (Dordrecht)

Small changes, big results

Hi, I’m Marina Romanik, a PGA-certified golf teacher based in Utrecht. What I love most about coaching is the moment a player relaxes, swings freely, and watches the ball fly the way they hoped. A welcoming, easy-going course is the perfect place for that feeling to grow — and Crayestein, with its calm parkland and friendly academy, is exactly that kind of place for golfers who want to enjoy the game and quietly get better.

Golf beside the Biesbosch

Golf & Country Club Crayestein sits on the edge of Dordrecht in Zuid-Holland, tucked against the beautiful Hollandse Biesbosch. Water is everywhere here — the course is framed by the Wantij, the Spaarbekken reservoir and the wide Merwede — so you play surrounded by green and a real sense of nature, just south of Rotterdam.

It is a parkland course of 18 holes, par 71, measuring about 4,734 metres. Parkland means soft, tree-lined fairways and a gentle, walkable feel — the kind of layout that rewards a steady, well-placed shot more than raw power. That makes it a lovely round for players of every level, whether you are finding your rhythm or sharpening your scoring.

There is plenty to enjoy before and after your game, too. A covered, floodlit driving range lets you warm up in any weather, and a putting green, short-game area and practice bunkers give you everything you need to find your touch. On site there’s a golf academy for lessons, a pro shop, and a comfortable restaurant with a bar and terrace — so you can finish your round with a relaxed drink looking back over the course.

Crayestein has also welcomed the professionals: it has hosted the European Senior Tour more than once. That is a quiet badge of quality — a course in good condition, set up to be both fair and fun.

Best for: beginners and improving players who want a relaxed, complete day out — easy walking, great practice facilities, an on-site academy, and a warm clubhouse to finish in. Because it is a pay-and-play course, it is also wonderfully simple to visit.

Play it with more confidence

A pretty course like Crayestein is even more fun when your swing feels reliable. A few focused lessons can do more than hours of guessing on your own — better contact, straighter drives, a short game that saves you shots, and the calm confidence to enjoy every hole.

I’m Marina Romanik, and I teach golfers of all ages and levels — beginners taking their very first swing, juniors, and experienced players who want to go lower. I speak Dutch, English, Ukrainian and Russian, so everyone feels at home in a lesson. I coach at Chi Chi Golf in Utrecht and at Golfschool Hoenderdaal in Driebergen, and I love helping people discover how rewarding this game can be.

Wherever you play your next round, a little coaching makes it more enjoyable. Book a lesson with me — online, by WhatsApp, or just give me a call — and let’s make your golf simpler, smoother, and a lot more fun.