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Keilir Golf Club
Hafnarfjörður, Capital Region, Iceland
18 Holes · Par 71 · Green fees on request · Coastal
— About
About Keilir Golf Club
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Keilir Golf Club sits on the Hvaleyri peninsula at Hafnarfjörður, close to Reykjavík in Iceland. Its 18-hole, par-71 championship course is split in two. The front nine runs through a lava field, and the back nine moves onto former farmland beside the sea. The club was founded in 1967.
- Sveinskotsvöllur is a nine-hole course at the club.
- The clubhouse has a restaurant and a pro shop.
- Nils Skjöld designed the course's 12-hole layout of 1971.
- The driving range has PGA instruction, and the club runs its own golf school.
History of Keilir Golf Club
Keilir was established in 1967 as a nine-hole course. The layout stood at 12 holes after the 1971 extension and became a full 18-hole championship course in 1997.
Signature holes at Keilir Golf Club
On the lava front nine the greens are set among the lava formations. Accuracy counts for more than power there, because balls that stray into the volcanic rock are hard to recover.
When to play Keilir Golf Club
Check the club's opening dates before you travel. For a round under extended daylight, plan around the summer solstice, when midnight tee times are offered.
Playing Keilir Golf Club: tips
The clubhouse is at Steinholt 1 in Hafnarfjörður. Contact the club directly to arrange a tee time, and ask about midnight rounds if you are visiting near the solstice.
Visit Keilir Golf Club
Steinholt 1, 220 Hafnarfjörður
Hafnarfjörður, Capital Region, Iceland
— Facilities
Practical Information
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Keilir Golf Club
Why are there no bunkers on the front nine?
The front nine crosses a lava field, and the lava takes the place of bunkers as the main hazard. Shots that stray into it are often lost.
Can I play golf at midnight at Keilir?
Yes. Midnight golf is offered around the summer solstice, and it is best to arrange it with the club in advance.
Do visitors need to book a tee time?
Yes. Visitors reserve by phone or email through the club, so it is wise to contact them before you travel.