Golfers' rating
7.0/10
Based on 13 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
Parkland nine in Arcen
Golf Club Arcen is a nine-hole parkland course in Arcen, in the province of Limburg, played as pay-and-play. From the club’s own website, the practice side is well kept: a covered, floodlit driving range, a putting green, a short-game area, and practice bunkers, with a golf academy right on site. There is also a restaurant with a bar and terrace for after your round, and the course stays open year-round.
The green fee is friendly. Nine holes cost around €15, and €24.50 lets you play the loop twice for a full eighteen. Golfers on Hole19 rate it 3.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings — a small but steady score for a course this size.
Suits: golfers who already hold a GVB and want an affordable, relaxed round close to nature, and beginners working toward their card who can take a lesson and step straight onto the grass.
What a visitor needs
You do need a valid GVB or handicap certificate to play here — that is the one requirement. You do not need to be a member, though; any qualified golfer can book a tee time. If you are still learning, this is where the on-site academy helps: it can guide you toward your GVB, and once you have it, the nine holes are a few steps away. That short path from lesson to first real round is exactly what makes a new golfer feel ready.
The course
9
Holes
Parkland
Type
★ Suits: golfers with a GVB or handicap certificate who want an affordable parkland round, and beginners working toward their card with on-site lessons a few steps from the nine holes.
Facilities
- Driving range
- Putting green
- Short-game area
- Practice bunkers
- Golf academy
- Clubhouse & restaurant
Marina's note for learners
I always encourage players to pair a lesson with a round on the same day — here the academy sits right beside the nine holes, which makes that combination effortless. The covered driving range, short-game area, and practice bunkers mean a proper warm-up whatever the weather.
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3.5 / 5 · 13
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Where a nine tests you
A short course rewards precision, not power. On nine holes you meet each green quickly, so a tidy short game and confident putting decide your card far more than a big drive. Sharpening those close-range skills first is the part of golf I most enjoy teaching — small, repeatable wins that make a round like this genuinely fun.
Good to know
Do I need a handicap or GVB to play at Golf Club Arcen?
Yes — a valid GVB card or handicap certificate is required to play. No membership is needed, though; Golf Club Arcen is a pay-and-play course, so any visiting golfer with the right qualification can book a round.
How much is a green fee?
Green fees are very affordable: around €15 for nine holes and €24.50 to play the loop twice for a full eighteen. Check golfmaasduinen.nl or call +31 (0)77 374 3073 for the current rates.
Is it suitable for beginners?
The nine-hole parkland layout and an on-site golf academy make it a welcoming place to develop your game. The academy can help you work toward your GVB, and once you have it, the course is only a few steps away — a short, encouraging path from first lesson to first real round.
What practice facilities does the club have?
There is a covered, floodlit driving range, a putting green, a short-game area, and practice bunkers — a full warm-up setup whatever the weather. After your round a restaurant and bar terrace are ready for a well-earned drink.
Is the course open all year?
Yes, Golf Club Arcen is open year-round, from a warm summer afternoon to a crisp winter morning.
Can I take a lesson with Marina Romanik here?
Marina teaches at her home clubs — Chi Chi Golf in Utrecht and Golfschool Hoenderdaal in Driebergen — not in Arcen. A lesson with her is a great way to prepare for a round anywhere; you can book directly online, send a WhatsApp, or give her a call.
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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