Golfers' rating
9.0/10
Based on 486 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
A century in the dunes
Kennemer Golf & Country Club sits in the natural dune landscape near Zandvoort, in Noord-Holland, and it carries more than a hundred years of Dutch golfing history. The club was founded in 1910, and its famous links were shaped by the great course architect Harry S. Colt in 1927, with a further loop designed by Frank Pennink in 1985. That heritage is part of what makes a round here feel special.
Today Kennemer offers 27 holes across three loops, a par-72 layout running to around 5,782 metres. This is true links golf: rolling, open ground among the dunes, with the fresh sea air that gives coastal courses their unmistakable character. The club is also GEO certified for its sustainable management, and the dunes are wonderfully alive — more than 540 species of animals, plants and fungi have been recorded on site. You really are playing through nature here.
It is a championship course, designed to test and reward skilled golfers. Add a driving range, a putting green, a full golf academy, and a welcoming restaurant, and you have a place where a serious day of golf becomes a memorable one.
Best for improving and experienced players who want to enjoy classic links golf and a piece of Dutch golfing tradition. If you’re newer to the game, think of Kennemer as a beautiful goal to play toward — a course worth getting your handicap and confidence ready for.
The course
27
Holes
72
Par
1910
Founded
Links
Type
5782
Length
★ Best for juniors, groups
Facilities
- Driving range
- Putting green
- Golf academy
- Pro shop
- Clubhouse & restaurant
- Buggy rental
- Club rental
Ratings
What other golfers say
Ratings from public sources — tap a name to see it. · checked 2026-09-05
Play your best here
A historic links like Kennemer rewards good technique: a steady swing in the coastal wind, clean contact off firm fairways, and a confident short game around the greens. These are exactly the skills we build together, step by step, in a way that feels easy and fun.
I teach at Chi Chi Golf in Utrecht and at Golfschool Hoenderdaal in Driebergen, and I welcome all ages and levels — beginners, juniors, and players who want to sharpen up before a special round. I speak Dutch, English, Ukrainian and Russian, so you’ll always feel at home in your lesson.
Wherever you love to play, a few good lessons make every round more enjoyable. If you’d like to feel ready and confident for a course as prestigious as Kennemer, come and learn with me — book a lesson directly online, send me a WhatsApp, or give me a call. Let’s make your golf even more fun.
Good to know
Do I need a handicap to play at Kennemer Golf & Country Club?
Yes, a valid handicap (GVB or international equivalent) is required. Kennemer is an introduction-based club, so you will also need to visit as a guest of a member. Check kennemer.nl for current guest-day procedures.
How much does a green fee at Kennemer cost?
Kennemer sits in the premium (€€€) green-fee bracket, as you would expect from a historic championship links. Exact guest-day rates are published on kennemer.nl and may vary by day and season.
Is Kennemer Golf & Country Club suitable for beginners?
The 27-hole links is a championship course best enjoyed once you have a solid game and a valid handicap. Think of it as a wonderful goal to work toward — a few lessons now will have you ready to make the most of every hole.
What practice facilities does Kennemer offer?
The club has a driving range, a putting green, and a full golf academy, so there is plenty of room to warm up before your round or book tuition on site.
How do I get to Kennemer from Utrecht?
Kennemer Golf & Country Club is in Zandvoort, Noord-Holland — roughly 52 minutes by car from Utrecht via the A2/A4. Parking is available on site.
Can Marina Romanik give me lessons near this course?
Marina teaches at Chi Chi Golf in Utrecht and Golfschool Hoenderdaal in Driebergen. A lesson with Marina is a great way to build the confidence and technique to enjoy a prestigious course like Kennemer to the fullest — book directly online.
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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