Golfers' rating
8.6/10
Based on 13 public ratings on Tripadvisor
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
Heathland golf since 1981
From the club’s own website, Golfbaan de Swinkelsche is an 18-hole heathland course near Someren in Noord-Brabant, laid out in two loops and founded in 1981. Heathland means open, sandy ground with heather and fine grasses — the kind of turf that lets the ball run and asks you to think about where it lands, not only how far it flies. The club is NGF-affiliated and lists the course as a full-length round, so it plays as a proper test for golfers who already have their card.
Golfers on Tripadvisor rate it 4.3 out of 5 from 13 reviews — a warm, steady score for a club this size. The club also runs its own golf academy on site, with a driving range, a putting green, a short-game area and practice bunkers, so a whole day of golf and practice fits into one visit.
Who does it suit? Players with a handicap and a settled swing will enjoy the heathland loops most — that is where the course shows its character. But there is a real welcome for newer golfers too. The club has a par-3 short course, where you can walk a full round without the pressure of the long holes, and the academy is right there when you want a lesson. Add a clubhouse with a restaurant, a bar and a terrace, and you have a club that makes a morning easy to enjoy.
Playing as a visitor
The club welcomes visitors, and the way in is simple. De Swinkelsche is NGF-affiliated and asks for a valid GVB or handicap registration to play the 18-hole course — this is a real golf course, not a pay-and-walk-on. You book your tee time online through the club’s website, and the green fee is €75 for 18 holes or €47.50 for 9. Buggies and trolleys are available to hire, and the course stays open all year round, so a soft winter’s day is as playable as summer.
If you are still working toward your GVB, the par-3 course and the academy give you a friendly place to start — you can enjoy the club long before you play the full loops.
Address
Maarheezerdijk 12, 5712 PC, Someren, Nederland
Phone
+31 493-494422Website
golfbaandeswinkelsche.nlThe course
18
Holes
1981
Founded
Heathland
Type
★ Suits: handicap golfers who enjoy heathland strategy and course management, developing players building their game on the par-3 loop, and groups looking for a full practice-and-play day.
Facilities
- Driving range
- Putting green
- Short-game area
- Practice bunkers
- Golf academy
- Clubhouse & restaurant
- Buggy rental
Marina's note for learners
Heathland golf rewards placement over power — the open ground runs the ball and punishes a wayward shot more than a parkland fairway would. A few sessions on course management and a repeatable swing are the best preparation I know for a round like this.
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Tripadvisor4.3 / 5 · 13
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Baanrapport: Golfbaan De Swinkelsche
Play video · privacy-friendly playerPreparing for the heath
Heathland golf rewards a swing you can repeat, because the open ground and the run on the ball punish a wild strike more than a soft parkland fairway would. Course management matters here as much as power — knowing where to aim and when to take less club. That balance of a steady swing and clear thinking is exactly the part of the game I most love to teach, and a lesson or two beforehand is the quickest way to arrive at Golfbaan de Swinkelsche ready to enjoy every hole.
Good to know
Do I need a handicap or GVB card to play at De Swinkelsche?
Yes — De Swinkelsche is NGF-affiliated and requires a valid GVB proficiency certificate or handicap registration to play the 18-hole course. Visitors are very welcome; no membership is needed. Book your tee time online in advance and bring your NGF card.
How much does a round cost?
A full 18-hole round costs €75. A 9-hole round is €47.50. Rates can vary by day or season — check the club's website or call +31 493-494422 for the latest prices.
Can I book a tee time online?
Yes, online tee-time booking is available directly through the club's website. You can also reach the team by phone (+31 493-494422) or email at info@golfbaandeswinkelsche.nl.
Is De Swinkelsche suitable for newer golfers?
The club has a par-3 short course where you can enjoy a full round without the challenge of the long heathland holes, and an on-site golf academy with a driving range, putting green, short-game area and practice bunkers. It is a solid place to build your game and earn your GVB before stepping onto the main course.
What facilities does the club offer?
De Swinkelsche is well equipped: driving range, putting green, short-game area, practice bunkers, a par-3 short course, a full golf academy, a clubhouse restaurant, bar and terrace. Buggies and trolleys are available to hire, and the course is open year-round.
Can Marina Romanik give me a lesson here?
Marina teaches at her home locations — Chi Chi Golf in Utrecht and Golfschool Hoenderdaal in Driebergen. A lesson or two with her is an excellent way to prepare for a round at De Swinkelsche; she coaches all ages and levels in Dutch, English, Ukrainian and Russian.
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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