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Kungl. Drottningholms Golfklubb
Drottningholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
18 Holes · Par 72 · Published 2026 figures on the club's Swedish and English pages differ, and no second site gives the same season · Parkland
— About
About Kungl. Drottningholms Golfklubb
Kungl. Drottningholms Golfklubb is an 18-hole, par 72 parkland course on Lovön in Ekerö. It lies beside Drottningholm Palace, and it is the only golf club in Sweden with royal status. The ground combines open, park-like stretches with wooded sections.
- Couples shot 61 with 12 birdies in the 1991 Scandinavian Masters.
- The Scandinavian Masters was played here in 1991 and again in 1994.
- The club also staged the 2003 HP Open.
- Professional golf arrived early, with the Volvo Open staged at the club in 1970.
History of Kungl. Drottningholms Golfklubb
The club opened in 1959, when King Gustaf VI Adolf inaugurated the course on September 26. It was laid out on crown land to a design by Rafael Sundblom and Nils Sköld, and Sundblom died while the work was still under way. The course was rebuilt by Johan Benestam in a project that started in October 2010. It reopened in 2012 with new bunkering and reworked green contours.
Signature holes at Kungl. Drottningholms Golfklubb
The 18th is a par 3 that brings the round to a close beside the clubhouse.
Playing Kungl. Drottningholms Golfklubb: tips
Visitors can play on a green-fee basis and should book a tee time in advance, either online or through the reception on +46 8 759 00 85. The club is at Lovö Kyrkallé 1 in Drottningholm.
Visit Kungl. Drottningholms Golfklubb
Lovö Kyrkallé 1, 178 93 Drottningholm
Drottningholm, Stockholm County, Sweden
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Kungl. Drottningholms Golfklubb
Who won the Scandinavian Masters at Drottningholm?
Montgomerie won the 1991 edition at 18 under par, and Singh won in 1994 at 20 under. Both victories came on this course.
Who finished ahead of Nicklaus at Drottningholm?
Jean Garaïalde won the 1970 Volvo Open, the first edition of the event, with Nicklaus taking second place behind him.
Is there somewhere to eat at the club?
Yes. The clubhouse restaurant has a terrace overlooking the 18th green, and the club also arranges banquets and corporate events.