Golfers' rating
8.6/10
Based on 80 public ratings on Hole19
Aggregated from public ratings by other golfers — not Marina's own score.
Review by Marina Romanik PGA-certified golf instructor Compiled from the club's own information and online ratings by other golfers · checked
Golf by Kasteel Heemstede
De Utrechtse sits in Houten, in the province of Utrecht — about 7 minutes from the city. From the club’s own description, this is a parkland course founded in 1986, with a sunny terrace that looks out over Kasteel Heemstede and the 9th hole. Nine holes wind through mature trees over roughly 2,510 metres. Golfers on Hole19 give it 4.3 out of 5 from 80 ratings.
Who does it suit? Golfers who want a warm, familiar club close to home. There is a separate short course where new players build confidence hole by hole, a golf academy right on site, a ladies programme, and room for group events. The driving range is covered and floodlit, so you can keep practising in winter and after dark. And it stays open year-round, which I love — golf should not have a season.
Playing here as a visitor
De Utrechtse is a members’ club, but visitors are welcome too. You need a valid handicap (GVB), and you can book your tee time online in advance. Green fees are mid-range: €42 for 9 holes and €70 for 18. When you finish, the clubhouse restaurant and that bar terrace are waiting, with the castle view to enjoy.
The course
9
Holes
70
Par
1986
Founded
Parkland
Type
2510
Length
★ Suits: golfers developing their game, ladies looking for a structured programme, groups and corporate events, and handicap-holding visitors who want a proper members' course within reach of Utrecht.
Facilities
- Driving range
- Putting green
- Short-game area
- Practice bunkers
- Golf academy
- Clubhouse & restaurant
Marina's note for learners
Just seven minutes from Chi Chi Golf, Nieuwegeinse Golfclub is one of the first members' courses I mention when a student is ready to play a handicap round — the short course and the covered, floodlit range mean they can arrive well-prepared. I always say: build one reliable iron and a tidy chip, and this parkland nine will reward every lesson.
Ratings
What other golfers say
Ratings from public sources — tap a name to see it. · checked 2026-09-26
What the round asks
A parkland nine like this rewards position over power. The trees and the shape of each hole matter far more than raw distance. Before a round here, the part I most enjoy teaching is one simple, repeatable swing and a dependable short game, so every green feels within reach.
Good to know
Do I need a handicap (GVB) to play here?
Yes — a valid handicap certificate (GVB) is required to play at De Utrechtse. It is a members' club, but visitors who hold a handicap are warmly welcome and can book a tee time online in advance.
How much does a round cost?
Green fees are €42 for 9 holes and €70 for 18 holes. For the most up-to-date visitor rates, check the club's website at deutrechtse.nl or call them on 030 636 92 33.
Can I book a tee time online?
Yes — online booking is available through the club's website at deutrechtse.nl, so you can plan your visit easily from home.
Is it suitable for beginners or players building their game?
A good fit. De Utrechtse has a separate short course where new players can build confidence hole by hole, plus an on-site golf academy and a covered, floodlit driving range that stays open year-round — so you can keep practising whatever the weather.
Is there somewhere to eat or relax after a round?
Yes — the clubhouse has a restaurant and a sunny bar terrace with a panoramic view of Kasteel Heemstede and the 9th hole. A lovely way to round off a day on the course.
Can I take a lesson with Marina Romanik before playing here?
Marina Romanik teaches at Chi Chi Golf in Utrecht and Golfschool Hoenderdaal in Driebergen — not at De Utrechtse itself. That said, the club is just 7 minutes from Chi Chi Golf, so a lesson there is a practical way to prepare. De Utrechtse also has its own on-site academy if you'd like coaching right where you play.
About this review
Compiled by Marina Romanik, PGA, from the club's own information and public ratings by other golfers — not from a visit. Checked .
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Clubs at this course
You do not need to be a member of these clubs to play here — the green fee and booking details are above. If you would like to join a club, these are the associations that play this course.
- Club websiteNGFNieuwegeinse Golfclubvereniging