Golfclub De Kurenpolder

Unusual 9-hole course near Oosterhout

4.0 of 5 starsReviewed May 5, 2022

The golf course is part of a holiday complex (similar to Center Park) and is located on Grommel See. The 9 park-like lanes lead in a semicircle around the lake. In addition, the course is touched by the river Maas at some holes. All in all, the Dutch golf course architect Alan Rijks has once again delivered a work of art. This time in a confined space. That means very narrow fairways, ancient big trees - mostly blocking the line of play - and of course lots of water. The course with par 68 is almost 5,300 meters long from yellow, but they have it all. Men Slope Rating 135!!! If you want to score well here, you need an intelligent game plan and should be able to shape balls (high, low, fade, draw).

At the beginning of May 2022, the greens were unfortunately partly a bit full of holes. In addition, larger parts of the fairways are covered with daisies. This made finding balls difficult. In addition, the system is not far from a motorway with the corresponding background noise.

The facility also includes a short course, putting, chipping and pitching greens, a DR and a small clubhouse with a nice terrace and a view of the lake/green 9. Down-to-earth, friendly atmosphere. You can get drinks at any time, food only when the cook (of the amusement park) is in the house. Unfortunately, Corona has lost many service staff who will probably not come back.

Anyone who likes idyllic challenges and doesn't shy away from the aforementioned restrictions will experience a rather unusual round of golf here. On the other hand, if you are looking for standard golf with wide fairways, etc., you should rather visit the nearby Dongen Golf Center - also a 9-hole course.

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