Golfers' rating
8.4/10
Based on 633 public ratings on LeadingCourses
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
Eighteen holes, three loops
Golfclub ’t Zelle sits in green parkland at Hengelo, in Gelderland’s Achterhoek. From the club’s own description it is an 18-hole parkland course laid out in three loops, which gives you flexible ways to plan a round — a full eighteen or a shorter nine when time is tight. The land is quiet and gently wooded, the kind of setting that lets you focus on your game.
Golfers seem to agree it is a happy place to play. On LeadingCourses it holds 8.4 out of 10 from 633 ratings — a strong, consistent score for a Dutch club. That same site’s Golfers’ Choice 2026 placed ’t Zelle fifth in Gelderland and 28th in the whole of the Netherlands. Numbers like these come from people who actually teed it up, so they mean something.
Suits: this is a warm, welcoming course for families and for golfers at every level. There is a short course to build confidence hole by hole, a junior program for young players, and a full golf academy on site. Complete beginners have room to grow here, and steadier players get a moderate parkland test that stays fair and enjoyable.
Playing here as a visitor
Visitors are welcome — you need a valid NGF/EGA handicap, and you book your tee time online at gczelle.nl, which is simple if you already play at other Dutch clubs. The green fee is €75 for 18 holes and €35 for 9. Before your round you can loosen up on the driving range, the putting green and the short-game area, and there is a pro shop, buggy and trolley rental, and a restaurant with a terrace for afterwards.
The course
18
Holes
Parkland
Type
★ Suits: beginners building confidence, junior golfers, families, and all-round players seeking a fair parkland challenge.
Facilities
- Driving range
- Putting green
- Short-game area
- Golf academy
- Pro shop
- Clubhouse & restaurant
- Buggy rental
Marina's note for learners
A moderate parkland with three flexible loops rewards steady, repeatable golf — before a round like this I focus with my students on chipping and a calm, consistent set-up so every hole feels manageable from the first tee.
Ratings
What other golfers say
LeadingCourses
8.4 / 10 · 633
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See the course from the air
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Golf.nl · Test flight 2016
Testflight: 't Zelle
Play video · privacy-friendly playerA course that rewards rhythm
A moderate parkland like ’t Zelle asks for steady, repeatable golf more than raw power — tidy ball-striking and a calm short game will save you shots across those three loops. Sharpening chipping and a reliable set-up is exactly the kind of work I most enjoy doing with a golfer before a round like this.
Good to know
Do I need a handicap to play at Golfclub 't Zelle?
Yes — a valid NGF or EGA handicap is required. Visitors are warmly welcome; simply book your tee time online at gczelle.nl and bring your golf ID card.
How much is a green fee at 't Zelle?
A round of 18 holes costs €75 and 9 holes costs €35. The club is NGF-affiliated, so tee times are easy to book online at gczelle.nl. Rates can vary by day and season, so check the website for the latest offers.
Can I book a tee time online?
Yes, online tee-time booking is available directly through gczelle.nl. The familiar NGF system makes it straightforward if you already play at other Dutch clubs.
Is 't Zelle suitable for beginners or junior golfers?
Very much so. The club is beginner-friendly, has a short course for building confidence step by step, and runs a dedicated junior programme. The on-site driving range, putting green, and short-game area mean you can warm up properly before your round.
What practice and leisure facilities are available?
You will find a full golf academy, driving range, putting green, and short-game area, plus buggy and trolley rental, a pro shop, and a restaurant with a terrace — everything you need for a relaxed day on the course.
Can I take a golf lesson with Marina Romanik before playing here?
The club has its own PGA academy on site. Marina Romanik, a PGA-certified instructor, teaches at Chi Chi Golf in Utrecht and Golfschool Hoenderdaal in Driebergen — a lesson with Marina is a great way to sharpen your chipping and short game before a parkland round like 't Zelle.
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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