Golfers' rating
8.5/10
Based on 818 public ratings on LeadingCourses and Hole19
Aggregated from public ratings by other golfers — not Marina's own score.
Review by Marina Romanik PGA-certified golf instructor Compiled from the club's own information and online ratings by other golfers · checked
The #1 course in Overijssel
Golfclub Hooge Graven sits in the open heathland near Ommen, in the province of Overijssel, and it has been welcoming golfers since 1993. It is an 18-hole, par-72 course laid out across heather, water and quiet birch — the calm, spacious kind of golf that Dutch players drive a long way to find.
The recognition is real, not just local pride. Hooge Graven was named a Golfers’ Choice course for 2026 and is ranked #1 in Overijssel, #22 in the Netherlands and #302 in Europe. Golfers on LeadingCourses give it 8.4 out of 10 from 740 ratings, and on Hole19 it scores 4.5 out of 5 from 78 ratings — high, consistent scores that tell you the good things about this course are not an accident.
Suits: golfers who enjoy a proper heathland test and want a round in beautiful, open surroundings. The club records the course as a challenging one, so it rewards accurate iron play and a steady head more than raw power. Newer players are welcome too — Hooge Graven has its own golf academy and lessons, so it can be a place where you grow into the game rather than just visit it once.
What you need to play
Hooge Graven is a members’ club that welcomes visitors, and a valid handicap (GVB or a recognised equivalent) is required. You can book a tee time online through the club’s website, and green fees sit in the mid-range band — around €30 for 9 holes and €48 for 18. To warm up, there is a covered driving range, a putting green, a short-game and chipping area, and practice bunkers, so you can arrive early and prepare properly before the first tee. A restaurant and terrace wait for you when the round is done.
The course
18
Holes
72
Par
1993
Founded
Heathland
Type
★ Suits: experienced golfers seeking a true heathland test; developing players and beginners growing through the on-site academy and 9-hole options.
Facilities
- Driving range
- Putting green
- Short-game area
- Practice bunkers
- Golf academy
- Clubhouse & restaurant
- Buggy rental
- Club rental
Marina's note for learners
Hooge Graven rewards placement over power — I always encourage golfers to build accurate iron play and calm course-management before a challenging heathland round. A few lessons to develop that control make a real difference when heather and water frame every hole.
Ratings
What other golfers say
Ratings from public sources — tap a name to see it. · checked 2026-09-26
Play it with a plan
A challenging heathland course like Hooge Graven asks you to place the ball, not just hit it far — heather and water punish a loose swing, and a repeatable, honest shot pays off hole after hole. That control, and the calm mindset that goes with it, is exactly the part of the game I most love teaching before a round like this.
Good to know
Do I need a handicap or GVB to play at Golfclub Hooge Graven?
Yes — a valid GVB card or a recognised international handicap certificate is required to play the 18-hole course. No membership is needed; visitors are welcome, though an introduction by a member can help arrange your visit. If you are still working towards your GVB, the club's own academy offers lessons to get you there.
How much is a green fee at Hooge Graven?
Green fees are in the mid-range: around €30 for 9 holes and €48 for 18 holes. Check the club's website at hoogegraven.nl or call +31 (0)529 455999 for the latest rates before your visit.
Can I book a tee time online?
Yes — online tee-time booking is available through the club's website at hoogegraven.nl. You can check availability and reserve your slot there.
Is there somewhere to warm up before my round?
Yes. Hooge Graven has a covered driving range, a putting green, a short-game and chipping area, and practice bunkers — everything you need to prepare properly before stepping onto the first tee.
Is the course suitable for beginners?
Hooge Graven is recorded as a challenging course, so it rewards accurate iron play and course management over raw power. That said, the club has an on-site golf academy with lessons available, and there is a shorter 9-hole option — so it is a place where you can grow into the game as well as test yourself.
Can I take a lesson with Marina Romanik before playing here?
Marina teaches at Chi Chi Golf in Utrecht and at Golfschool Hoenderdaal in Driebergen — not at Hooge Graven itself. Either location makes a great base before the drive up to Ommen (around 107 minutes from Utrecht). A lesson with her focused on iron accuracy and course management is exactly the preparation this heathland course rewards.
About this review
Compiled by Marina Romanik, PGA, from the club's own information and public ratings by other golfers — not from a visit. Checked .
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