Review by Marina Romanik
Reviewed by Marina Romanik PGA-certified golf instructor
Hi, I am Marina Romanik, a PGA-certified golf instructor based in Utrecht. I believe golf should feel fun from your very first swing, and I teach in a calm, friendly way that works for every age and level. Whether you are brand new to the game or already chasing a lower handicap, I will help you enjoy it more.
The International Golf Course in Badhoevedorp is one of the most stylish golf addresses in the Netherlands. The 18-hole course was shaped by former Masters champion Ian Woosnam together with Mastergolf, and you can feel that pedigree in the design. It is a parkland layout — green, open, and beautifully kept — with smart bunkering and well-placed water that ask you to think your way around.
This is a course that rewards good golf. It plays as a real challenge, so every shot matters and every smart decision counts. That makes it a joy for players who love to test their skills and keep improving.
Off the course, the experience is just as polished. There is a driving range to warm up, a welcoming restaurant, and a relaxed bar and terrace where you can enjoy the view after your round. With buggies and a full clubhouse, your day here feels easy and special from start to finish.
Best for the ambitious player who wants a course with character and a touch of class — and anyone working on their game who dreams of one day playing layouts like this with confidence.
★ Best for groups
4.0
★★★★★
Marina Romanik
PGA Golf Trainer
“The International Golf Course offers a beautifully kept 18-hole parkland challenge designed by Ian Woosnam, with a full driving range, restaurant, and polished clubhouse experience — perfect for ambitious golfers who love testing their skills on a course with real character.”
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A course designed by a Masters champion deserves your best golf — and a few good lessons make all the difference. When your swing feels reliable and your short game holds up under pressure, a challenging design like this becomes pure fun instead of hard work.
That is exactly what I love helping people do. Together we build a swing you can trust, a smarter way around the course, and the confidence to enjoy every hole. Wherever you play, a little coaching pays off for years.
Come and learn with me at Chi Chi Golf in Utrecht or Golfschool Hoenderdaal in Driebergen. Book a lesson online, send me a WhatsApp, or give me a call — I would love to help you play your best golf. See you on the green!
The International is a private members-only club, so a current member must introduce you or accompany you. If you have a connection to a member, it is well worth arranging — the course and clubhouse experience are exceptional.
Yes. The course is NGF-affiliated and requires a valid handicap (GVB card). The championship layout suits players who already have a solid game and want a real test.
Yes, online tee-time booking is available through the club's website at theinternational.nl. Members can log in and reserve their slot in advance.
Yes — The International has a full driving range to warm up before your round, plus a welcoming restaurant, a bar, and a terrace where you can relax and enjoy the view after you play.
The course plays at championship level with smart bunkering and water features, so it is best enjoyed once you have a few rounds under your belt. A few lessons first make a big difference — see the booking section below.
Marina teaches at Chi Chi Golf in Utrecht and Golfschool Hoenderdaal in Driebergen. A series of lessons at either location is a great way to build the confidence and course management skills that a design like this rewards.