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Österåkers Golfklubb
Åkersberga, Stockholm County, Sweden
18 Holes · Par 72 · Club lists 1,500 SEK for 18 holes while Slope.no lists 1,600 SEK for the high season; no two sources agree · Parkland
— About
About Österåkers Golfklubb
Österåkers Golfklubb, in Åkersberga north of Stockholm, is led by its Öster course, an 18-hole, par 72 layout in the American parkland style. Henrik Stenson and architect Christian Lundin rebuilt it from the club's original East course, and it opened to players in August 2019 on about 70 hectares. The design is built around wide fairways, white-sand bunkers, large water hazards and undulating greens.
- The course was officially opened on September 15, 2019, and it was Stenson's first course design.
- Roughly 600,000 cubic meters of fill went into shaping the course.
- Several sets of tees let players of different standards play the same holes at lengths that suit them.
- A practice range, a pro shop and a restaurant are on site next to the courses.
History of Österåkers Golfklubb
Österåkers Golfklubb dates to 1988. When the club decided to modernize, it used the proceeds from selling development rights for new housing next to the courses to fund a rebuild of both 18-hole layouts. Stenson and Lundin started with the East course, which had been known as Österled, and the finished Öster by Stenson replaced it. The club's other 18-hole course, Västerled, is next in line for the same treatment.
Playing Österåkers Golfklubb: tips
Visitors play on a green-fee basis and book tee times through the online system on the club website. The club is at Långhundravägen 36 in Åkersberga, and the office can be reached on +46 8 540 851 65 for questions about guest play.
Visit Österåkers Golfklubb
Långhundravägen 36, 184 44 Åkersberga
Åkersberga, Stockholm County, Sweden
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Österåkers Golfklubb
Is Öster by Stenson suitable for mid-handicap golfers?
Yes. Stenson has said he wanted a course that works for both professionals and amateurs, and the wide fairways and several tee options make it playable for mid-handicap players.
Which courses inspired the design?
The designers looked to the Stadium course at TPC Sawgrass and to Le Golf National, and the result is an American parkland layout with risk-and-reward choices.
What is the club's West course like?
Västerled, the club's second course, is being redesigned by the same team in a links style, with large greens, ribbon tees, dunes and fescue rough. Ask the club about its status before you plan a visit.