Royal Latem Golf Club
Ghent
Royal Latem Golf Club is a charming and historic choice for a Belgium golf holiday, especially for golfers who want a traditional parkland course close to Ghent and within easy reach of Brussels. Established in 1909, it is one of Belgium’s oldest golf clubs and offers the kind of quiet, elegant setting that suits a relaxed short golf break.
The course is an 18-hole parkland layout surrounded by mature trees, attractive villas and countryside scenery. It is not the longest course, but that is part of its appeal. Royal Latem is a technical test, where accuracy, club selection and thoughtful course management matter more than simply hitting it as far as possible. Tree-lined fairways, well-placed hazards and varied holes give the round plenty of character, making it enjoyable for confident golfers who like to plot their way around.
For travelling golfers, Royal Latem works particularly well as part of a Ghent or Brussels golf itinerary. Ghent adds beautiful canals, historic architecture, restaurants, bars and a relaxed city-break feel, while Brussels Airport gives the destination strong access for UK and European travellers.
As part of a Belgium golf holiday, Royal Latem pairs nicely with other courses around Ghent, Brussels and Flanders, creating a compact itinerary with minimal travel between rounds. Hashtag Golf Travel can help arrange the right flights, hotels, transfers and tee times, making Royal Latem a smooth and enjoyable part of a tailored Belgium golf break.
Brussels Airport
65km
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Time Zone:
GMT+1
Currency:
€ (Euro)
Temperature:
1°C - 24°C
Cost of a Beer:
£4.30
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£70
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About The Area
Kortrijk is a smart Flemish city base for golfers who want good Belgian courses, culture and easy travel without staying in one of the busier tourist cities. Set in West Flanders on the River Leie, it works well for a relaxed short break, with historic streets, riverside areas, restaurants and nearby golf all within sensible reach.
The strongest nearby option is Waregem Golf Club, which offers an 18-hole course in the Leiestreek, close to the Flemish Ardennes. The first nine holes sit on the more undulating Karmelberg, with broader views and hillier terrain, while the second nine is flatter but made more technical by several water features. That gives golfers a nice mix of scenery, playability and strategic approach shots.
For stronger course depth, Royal Golf Club Oudenaarde is another excellent option within the wider Kortrijk golf area. The club promotes two quality 18-hole courses set in the romantic landscape of the Flemish Ardennes, with natural water hazards, mature trees, castle-park surroundings and the River Scheldt shaping the setting. Nearby listings also place Golfclub De Palingbeek among the best 18-hole choices in the Kortrijk area, giving the destination enough variety for a short multi-round trip.
Golf around Kortrijk is best from April to October, with late spring and early autumn usually giving the best balance of course condition, comfortable temperatures and quieter tee times.
Off the course, Kortrijk has more charm than many people expect. The Broel Towers are the city’s landmark riverside sight, while the Béguinage dates back to the 13th century and has been on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 1998. The city also works well for food, beer, shopping and easy day trips towards Bruges, Ghent, Lille or the Belgian coast.
For golfers seeking accessible Belgian golf, Flemish city atmosphere and a quieter base with strong nearby course options, Kortrijk is a practical and very pleasant choice.
