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Royal Zoute Golf Club
Knokke-Heist, West Flanders, Belgium
18 Holes · Par 72 · Private club — no published green fee; play is by member invitation · Links
— About
About Royal Zoute Golf Club
Royal Zoute Golf Club is a links club in the Het Zoute district of Knokke-Heist, and its 18-hole, par 72 Championship Course is the main course. The fairways run between dunes through pine, hawthorn, silver birch and poplar trees. Harry Colt designed the original course here, and the club has a second course, the par 64 Executive Course.
- Lee Westwood won the Belgian Open at Royal Zoute in 1998 and again in 2000.
- The club has a hotel, a restaurant, a bar and a pro shop.
- A driving range and golf lessons are available, and buggies can be hired.
- The Executive Course has its own handicap limit of 36, higher than the Championship Course.
History of Royal Zoute Golf Club
Golf was first played at Knokke in 1899, and Harry Colt made his mark on the original course in the early 1900s. The club received its royal title in 1925. After World War II, Lieutenant Colonel Allen drew up plans for the Championship Course and the Executive Course, which became the present courses.
Playing Royal Zoute Golf Club: tips
Reserve a starting time in advance and bring a valid handicap certificate. Championship Course visitors need a handicap of 24 or lower on weekdays. The club is at Sparrendreef 1A in Knokke-Heist; the clubhouse phone is +32 50 60 16 17.
— Weather at Royal Zoute Golf Club
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Visit Royal Zoute Golf Club
Sparrendreef 1A, B-8300 Knokke-Heist, Belgium
Knokke-Heist, West Flanders, Belgium
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Practical Information
— FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Royal Zoute Golf Club
Does Royal Zoute have more than one course?
Yes. The Championship Course is par 72 and the Executive Course is par 64, and both were planned after World War II by Lieutenant Colonel Allen.
When did Royal Zoute receive its royal title?
The royal title was granted in 1925, long before the club's present courses were laid out after World War II.