Royal Golf Club des Fagnes
Spa
Royal Golf Club des Fagnes is one of Belgium’s most elegant and atmospheric golf courses, making it a brilliant choice for a Belgium golf holiday with real character. Set in Spa, in the Belgian Ardennes, the course sits within a peaceful wooded landscape, giving golfers a calm, traditional setting just a short distance from the famous spa town.
The course was designed by Tom Simpson and officially opened in 1930, giving it strong architectural pedigree. The 18-hole layout plays to par 72 and measures around 5,928 metres, winding through mature forest, natural heathland and gentle undulations. It is not about brute force. This is a thoughtful course where accuracy, positioning and a tidy short game matter, especially around the well-defended greens.
For travelling golfers, Royal Golf Club des Fagnes offers a lovely mix of challenge and relaxation. Wide fairways, tree-lined holes and the quiet Ardennes setting make the round feel peaceful, but there is still enough strategy to keep stronger players fully engaged. Spa itself adds extra holiday appeal, with wellness hotels, restaurants, countryside walks and the nearby Spa-Francorchamps area offering plenty away from the course.
As part of a Belgium golf holiday, Royal Golf Club des Fagnes pairs well with courses around Liège, Wallonia and Brussels. Hashtag Golf Travel can help arrange the right flights, hotels, transfers and tee times, creating a smooth Belgium golf break with heritage, scenery and proper golfing charm.
Liège Airport
50km
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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
Bucaramanga offers a distinctive Colombian golf holiday, combining mountain scenery, warm weather and two established clubs with the food and adventure experiences of Santander. The city sits in the foothills of the Eastern Andes and is served by Palonegro International Airport, approximately 25–30 kilometres west of the centre. Transfers commonly take around 45 minutes, depending on traffic and the winding approach into the city.
The main city course is found at Club Campestre de Bucaramanga in nearby Floridablanca. Its 18-hole, par-72 layout measures 6,349 yards and was designed by Mahanann & Saenz. The club also has practice facilities, a golf academy, hotel accommodation, restaurants, swimming pools, tennis courts and spa facilities, making it a convenient option for a stay-and-play itinerary.
Ruitoque Golf Country Club provides another important course south of Bucaramanga, positioned on the hillside route towards Piedecuesta. Its elevated location gives the golfing experience a strong sense of connection with Santander’s valleys and surrounding mountains. Both venues are member-focused clubs, so we recommend confirming hotel arrangements, reciprocal access and tee times before travelling.
Away from golf, the standout excursion is Chicamocha Canyon, approximately 54 kilometres from Bucaramanga. Chicamocha National Park offers viewpoints, cultural attractions, adventure activities and a cable car crossing the canyon, making it an excellent full-day trip between rounds.
Closer to the city, golfers can explore the colonial streets of Girón or travel to Cerro del Santísimo, whose panoramic viewpoint overlooks Floridablanca and the wider metropolitan area. Bucaramanga also provides museums, parks, restaurants and lively neighbourhoods for relaxed evenings after golf.
Santander’s food is another highlight. We recommend trying cabrito santandereano, carne oreada, corn arepas and mute, a hearty local soup made with corn, meat and vegetables. Bucaramanga works best as a carefully organised golf-and-adventure itinerary, combining pre-arranged club access with dramatic landscapes and one of Colombia’s most characterful regional cuisines.
