Utrecht
Chi Chi Golf
Tue · Thu · Sat
Review by Marina Romanik

Hi, I’m Marina Romanik, a PGA-certified golf instructor with a soft spot for the moment someone hits their very first clean shot. Golf does not have to be hard or stuffy to be fun. I love courses where you can grab your clubs, relax, and just play — and where every shot teaches you something. That joyful, low-pressure feeling is exactly what you find here.
Short Golf Utrecht sits at Sportpark Galecop in Nieuwegein, right in the Utrecht region. It is a welcoming 18-hole short course built around the par-3 game — the part of golf where most strokes are won or lost. Nine of the holes are gentle par-3s with no water to worry about, perfect for finding your rhythm. The other nine mix par-3 and par-4 holes with pretty water features that add a little sparkle and a fun challenge once you feel ready.
Because it is a par-3 layout, the course plays quickly and stays kind to your confidence. You walk on, you play, you smile. There is a driving range, a putting green and a short-game practice area, so you can warm up properly before you head out. The clubhouse has a restaurant and a terrace where you can sit with a drink after your round and watch others play.
It is open all year, anyone is welcome, no handicap is needed, and you can book your time online. That makes it one of the easiest places to start playing golf near Utrecht.
Best for: beginners taking their first swings, juniors learning the game, families playing together, and improving players who want to sharpen their wedges and putting. Expats new to the Netherlands love it too — it is an easy, friendly door into Dutch golf.
★ Best for beginners, juniors, groups
Two home clubs in the Utrecht region — choose what fits your week.
Utrecht
Tue · Thu · Sat
Driebergen
Fri · Sun
I teach at Chi Chi Golf in Utrecht and Golfschool Hoenderdaal in Driebergen.
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★★★★★
Marina Romanik
PGA Golf Trainer
“Short Golf Utrecht is a welcoming, year-round par-3 course where beginners, families, and juniors can step onto the fairway with zero pressure, just four minutes from Utrecht city centre.”
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Here is a little secret I share with all my students: the short game is where your score really comes alive. Chipping, pitching and putting make up almost half of every round, and a short par-3 course like this is the perfect place to practice them. A few lessons with me and you will start turning loose shots into tap-in pars — and golf becomes so much more fun when the ball goes where you want.
I teach all ages and all levels, in Dutch, English, Ukrainian or Russian, always with patience and a lot of encouragement. Whether you have never held a club or you simply want a smoother, more reliable swing, I will meet you exactly where you are.
Ready to enjoy golf even more? Book a lesson with me — Marina Romanik — and let’s get you playing your best. I can’t wait to see you on the course!
No handicap or GVB card is required. Short Golf Utrecht is open to everyone — just show up, book a tee time online, and play.
Absolutely. The course is designed with beginners, juniors, and families in mind. The par-3 layout is short, friendly, and forgiving, so first-timers can enjoy themselves from the very first hole.
Yes, online booking is available. You can also call the course at 030-2083005 or email [email protected].
Yes, Short Golf Utrecht is open all year. You can play in every season, which makes it one of the most accessible courses near Utrecht.
It is only about four minutes by car from Utrecht, at Sportpark Galecop 10 in Nieuwegein — very easy to reach.
Yes! PGA-certified instructor Marina Romanik offers lessons for all ages and levels — beginners, juniors, and experienced players alike. Book a lesson with Marina to make the most of your time on the course.