Kennemer Golf & Country Club
Zandvoort
Located in the seaside town of Zandvoort, just west of Amsterdam, Kennemer Golf & Country Club is one of the Netherlands’ most historic and highly regarded golf venues. The club offers 27 holes across three loops — A, B and C — set within a classic dune landscape close to the North Sea.
The course has a strong links-style character, with firm-running fairways, natural dunes, sandy ground, exposed lies and changing coastal winds shaping the round. Much of the original layout dates back to the work of Harry Colt in the 1920s, giving Kennemer a proper old-school feel with real architectural pedigree.
Each nine has its own character, but all three are known for strategic design, fast turf and a need for accurate shot-making rather than simple power. It is a course that rewards creativity, patience and smart course management — especially when the wind gets involved.
Kennemer works brilliantly as part of an Amsterdam or Dutch coast golf itinerary, particularly for golfers who enjoy traditional links golf. Its location near Zandvoort also makes it easy to combine golf with beaches, Amsterdam city stays, Haarlem and the wider North Holland region.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
15km
England’s best golf tour operator 2026 winner
Time Zone:
GMT+1
Currency:
€ (Euro)
Temperature:
1°C - 27°C
Cost of a Beer:
£5.50
Cost of a 3-Course Meal:
£35
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About The Area
Zandvoort is one of the Netherlands’ classic seaside destinations, combining North Sea beach life with one of the country’s most historic golf clubs. It works brilliantly for golfers who want a coastal break with easy access to Amsterdam, Haarlem and the wider Dutch dune landscape. Visit Zandvoort describes the town as offering beach pavilions, watersports, wild nature and a charming town centre, so there is plenty going on beyond the golf.
The standout venue is Kennemer Golf & Country Club, located in Zandvoort itself. The club has 27 holes split across the Van Hengel, Pennink and Colt nines, giving golfers good variety across a classic seaside layout. Kennemer is one of the Netherlands’ great tournament venues too, having hosted many national and international events, with the Dutch Open played there numerous times. The course is shaped by heavy rough, a unique design and the prevailing south-westerly wind, so it rewards control, strategy and patience rather than simply hitting it miles.
Golf in Zandvoort is best from April to October, with May to September usually offering the most comfortable weather and longer daylight. Coastal wind is part of the experience, especially on exposed holes, so links-style shot-making comes in handy.
Off the course, Zandvoort is all about the beach. The sandy coastline stretches for around 9 kilometres, with space for walking, watersports, beach clubs, food and drink. The town also has the famous Circuit Zandvoort, adding a motorsport twist to the destination. Amsterdam and Haarlem are close enough for easy day trips, so golfers can pair seaside golf with museums, canals, restaurants and nightlife.
For golfers seeking classic Dutch coastal golf, beach atmosphere and easy city access, Zandvoort is one of the Netherlands’ most enjoyable and practical golf destinations.
