Golfers' rating
8.5/10
Based on 2003 public ratings on LeadingCourses and 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
Heather and water on 90 hectares
Golfclub De Stippelberg sits just south of the De Stippelberg nature reserve in Gemert-Bakel, on a complex of more than 90 hectares. The name comes from the old drifting sand dunes — stuifduinen — that shaped the original estate, and today the layout runs across open heathland with large water features threaded through it. It is a heathland course in the truest sense: sandy soil, heather, and space to breathe.
There are 27 holes here, set out as three nine-hole loops, and golf.nl lists it as an NGF-affiliated club that has been filmed for its own baanrapport. That means you can play a quick nine or combine loops for a longer day, with a fresh set of tee shots each time. Golfers rate it warmly — on LeadingCourses it holds 8.5 out of 10 from 1,974 ratings, and on Hole19 it scores 4.4 out of 5 from 29 ratings.
Suits: this is a championship routing, so it rewards accomplished players who enjoy thinking their way around water and heather first. But improvers and families are just as welcome — there is a driving range, a putting green, an on-site golf academy, and a dedicated junior programme, so younger players and beginners have real room to grow.
What a visitor needs
You do not need to be a member to play De Stippelberg. Visitors are welcome, but you do need a valid NGF handicap card (GVB) to tee off, so bring yours. Booking a tee time online is the easiest way to secure your start, especially at the weekend.
Green fees are friendly for what you get: €25 for nine holes and €62.50 for eighteen, with a restaurant and a bar terrace waiting when you finish. The course is open year-round, so heathland golf here is not only a summer pleasure.
The course
27
Holes
Heathland
Type
★ Suits: accomplished players taking on a championship heathland routing, improvers building their game at the on-site academy, junior golfers, and families looking for varied year-round play.
Facilities
- Driving range
- Putting green
- Golf academy
- Clubhouse & restaurant
Marina's note for learners
A championship layout with water threaded through 27 holes rewards careful shot selection far more than raw distance — that balance of risk management and route-planning is exactly what I work through with students before a round on a course like this. Bring your valid NGF handicap card and book a tee time online before you go.
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Golf.nl filmed this course. Press play to fly over the holes before you book your round — nothing loads from YouTube until you do.
Golf.nl · Course report 2017
Baanrapport: Golfbaan Stippelberg
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A championship layout with water running through 27 holes asks for good decisions long before it asks for length. Knowing when to lay up, which line to take over a hazard, and how to place your ball for the next shot matters more than raw power. That balance of course management and a repeatable swing is exactly the part of the game I most enjoy teaching before a round on a course like this.
Good to know
Do I need a handicap card to play at De Stippelberg?
Yes — a valid NGF handicap card (GVB) is required to play. You do not need to be a member; visitors are warmly welcome. Bring your card and book a tee time online before you arrive.
How many holes does De Stippelberg have?
Twenty-seven holes, laid out as three nine-hole loops. You can play a quick nine or combine loops for a longer day — each combination gives you a fresh set of holes to think about.
Can I book a tee time online?
Yes, online booking is available on the club's website. It is the easiest way to secure your start, especially at weekends.
How much does a round cost?
Nine holes cost €25 and eighteen holes cost €62.50. Prices may vary by day or season, so it is worth checking the club's website before you visit.
Is De Stippelberg suitable for juniors and beginners?
Yes. The club runs a dedicated junior programme and has an on-site golf academy with a driving range and putting green, so younger and improving players have real room to grow. Families are very welcome.
Can I take a lesson with Marina Romanik before playing here?
Marina teaches at Chi Chi Golf in Utrecht and Golfschool Hoenderdaal in Driebergen — not at De Stippelberg itself. A lesson with her is a great way to work on course management and shot selection before taking on a 27-hole championship heathland layout.
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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