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Brautarholt Golf Club
Kjalarnes, Capital Region, Iceland
18 Holes · Par 72 · Green fees on request · Coastal
— About
About Brautarholt Golf Club
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Brautarholt Golf Club sits on a rocky stretch of coast at Kjalarnes, near Reykjavík. The course has 18 holes and plays to par 72, with fairways laid out on a clifftop by the sea and views back toward the city. The coastline is the main feature, with the whole course set on a clifftop above the sea.
- Golf Digest Magazine places Brautarholt 40th among Scandinavian courses.
- Golfscape ranks the course 62nd on its world top 100 list.
- Three architects shaped it: Edwin Roald drew the routing, Michael Kelly shaped the first fairways, and Tony Ristola designed the extension.
- There is a small pro shop and a café at the course.
History of Brautarholt Golf Club
Brautarholt Golf Club was established in 2011. The first nine holes opened for play in 2012, and the course grew to 12 holes in 2017. A later extension designed by Tony Ristola brought the layout to the full 18 holes it has today.
Signature holes at Brautarholt Golf Club
The long par 3 plays across a small bay on the clifftop shoreline.
When to play Brautarholt Golf Club
Play starts in May. The long days come in June and most of July, when Iceland has 24 hours of daylight and the club offers midnight golf, with tee times after 8 PM. Late-evening rounds are a different way to see the course.
Playing Brautarholt Golf Club: tips
Reserve in advance through the club website, or phone +354 566 6045 or email gbr@gbr.is. The club is about 30 minutes from central Reykjavík, so you can stay in the capital and play a round in an afternoon or evening.
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Visit Brautarholt Golf Club
Kjalarnes, Capital Region, Iceland
— Facilities
Practical Information
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Brautarholt Golf Club
Can visitors play Brautarholt without being a member?
Yes. The course takes visitors, and a tee time must be reserved in advance, either through the club website or by phone.
How far is Brautarholt from Reykjavík?
The course is about 30 minutes from central Reykjavík, along the coast at Kjalarnes, which makes it easy to fit into a day in the capital.
Is there food at Brautarholt?
There is a café at the course along with a small pro shop.