The Scandinavian Golf Club is one of Denmark’s most impressive golf destinations, offering 36 holes across two championship courses in a peaceful forest setting near Farum, just outside Copenhagen. Spread across around 200 hectares of woodland, lakes and rolling terrain, the club feels wonderfully secluded once you are out on the course despite being only around 25 minutes from the Danish capital.

Both the Old Course and New Course were created by Bruce Charlton of Robert Trent Jones II Golf Course Architects, with construction taking place between 2006 and 2010. The courses were designed to make golfers use every club in the bag, while five sets of tees help make both layouts enjoyable for a wide range of handicaps.

The Old Course has a spacious feel, but accuracy is far more important than simply hitting the ball a long way. Measuring 6,361 metres from the back tees, it combines fast, undulating greens with plenty of water, including hazards on all five par 3s. We particularly like how isolated the individual holes feel, with the woodland and natural landscape creating the impression that you have much of the course to yourself. The closing par-5 18th is a proper finishing hole, with water influencing every shot as you make your way back towards the clubhouse.

The New Course provides a noticeably different challenge. Fairways appear tighter, strategic bunkering is more prominent and good course management becomes essential. The 11th is one of its most interesting holes, laid out across land that was once part of a rifle range, while the par-5 18th gives longer hitters the temptation to cut the corner and try to reach the green in two. It is exactly the sort of risk-and-reward finish we enjoy, where a brave decision can either transform or unravel the scorecard.

The club also offers dedicated practice areas, professional facilities and a well-stocked Pro Shop. The striking clubhouse was designed by Henning Larsen Architects and provides café and restaurant dining, making it an excellent place to settle in after your round.

There is also an exclusive guesthouse beside the second hole of the Old Course, making it possible to stay directly at the club and experience both layouts over several days.

For golfers looking to combine premium golf with a few nights exploring Copenhagen, The Scandinavian is an excellent choice. Speak to our Golf Travel Experts at Hashtag Golf Travel and we can include both courses within a tailor-made Denmark golf holiday.