Golf Amore

Fredrik Thiis on Hole 4, Par 4

“A par‑four hole that demands a long and accurate drive with a fade to open up a more forgiving approach. When the headwind from the left comes into play, the hole turns into a real challenge, with bunkers on the left and water on the right. After a demanding tee shot, a long‑iron approach awaits the mid‑handicap golfer. A miss to the left leaves an intricate chip or bunker shot, while a miss to the right will run away from the green, resulting in a tough chip. With pin positions that can be set in several challenging spots depending on the wind, an artistic touch is often required to give yourself a good chance at par.”

Course details

Course type: Links

Course architects: Stig Bergendorff & Stig Kristersson, Caspar Grauballe

Course record:

Stina Resen – 67 strokes

Fredrik Niléhn and Kevin Dahlberg – 63 strokes

Grass: Red fescue / bentgrass / annual bluegrass

Soil: Sand and peat

Number of bunkers: 50

Water hazards: approx. 30

Course length: 6,203 m

Gustav Ågren on Hole 5, Par 4

“From the tee, three bunkers line the left side at 192–218 metres, where the fairway also begins to narrow. Heather runs along both sides of the hole, adding to the visual pressure. You can either take a club that carries beyond the bunkers to leave the shortest possible approach, or play short of them to put the ball safely in play — at the cost of a significantly longer shot in.The green is difficult to hit. The approach cannot miss long right, as the ball will bounce down into the small stream that winds around the elevated green, which also has a slight back‑to‑front slope, making it hard to stop the ball unless you play a high shot.”

Course details

Course type: Heath / Links

Course architect: Peter Chamberlain

Course record:

Isabella Deilert – 67 strokes

Christopher Feldborg Nielsen – 62 strokes

Grass: Red fescue / bentgrass

Soil: Sand

Number of bunkers: 68

Water hazards: approx. 20

Course length: 6,352 m

Calle Thelin on Hole 10, Par 5 “The tee shot demands plenty of length if you want to make the second shot as comfortable as possible. For many players, the stream crossing the fairway is very much in play. If your drive comes up short, the safer option is to lay up before the stream, leaving a third shot of just over 200 metres to the green.The right side is not something you want to flirt with too much — the rough is both high and thick, almost unplayable — although an approach from the right does open up the green. Once you’ve carried the stream, two bunkers await on the left, along with two greenside bunkers, one on each side. The green may not look particularly difficult at first glance, but when it’s running firm, you’ll want to leave yourself an uphill putt.”

Course details

Course type: Parkland

Course architect: Tommy Nordström

Course record:

Therese Nilsson – 67 strokes

Pontus Ellerström – 64 strokes

Grass: Annual bluegrass / creeping bentgrass / fescue

Soil: Clay / loam

Number of bunkers: 65

Water hazards: 10

Course length: 6,100 m

Johnny Neldeborn on Hole 3, Par 4 “A water hazard comes into play off the tee if you miss too far to the right, and without sufficient length on the drive you bring the trees into play, making it impossible to go for the green in two. The green is large, uphill all the way, with two bunkers and a generous run‑off area surrounding it. Go long and you’ll find the rough, leaving a demanding shot back.This hole requires precision both from the tee and on the approach. Leaving the third hole at Söderslätts GK with a bogey is acceptable even for an elite player. For the rest of us, a double bogey will do — then we move on and enjoy the day.”

Course details

Course type: Parkland

Course architect: Sune Linde

Course record: Ludwig Nordeklint – 64 strokes

Grass: Red fescue / bentgrass

Soil: Clay / loam

Number of bunkers: 67

Water hazards: 8

Course length: 6,151 m

Jan Ekblom on Hole 11, Par 3 “This is a demanding par‑three where the wind plays a crucial role. The prevailing wind is west to south‑west, which usually means a headwind on the hole. With water in front and to the left, and another water hazard running the entire length of the right side, the green complex forms a small peninsula.Two bunkers guard the front of the green, with an additional bunker on the left. The green itself is split in two by a ridge running westwards. Reaching the putting surface requires a well‑directed shot with limited side spin, which is easily amplified by the wind. Club selection can range from a wedge to a spoon, depending on the conditions. One piece of advice: always take one more club than you first think.”

Course details

Course type: Links

Course architects: Gunnar Bauer, Peter Nordwall, Peter Chamberlain

Course record:

Caroline Hedvall – 66 strokes

Oliver David and Titch Moore – 65 strokes

Grass: Red fescue / bentgrass

Soil: Sand

Number of bunkers: 122

Water hazards: approx. 10

Course length: 6,216 m