Golfers' rating
8.5/10
Based on 305 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
Parkland on the De Poll estate
Noord-Nederlandse Golf & Country Club sits on the historic De Poll estate near Glimmen, and the old manor house is the clubhouse itself — a rare and lovely setting. From the club’s own description, the course winds through a protected natural landscape where flowering rhododendrons add real colour in spring. The club dates to 1954; Frank Pennink extended the layout to 18 holes in 1987, and Donald Steel gave it a full redesign in 1998. Today it plays as a par-72 parkland course of 4,892 metres.
Golfers rate it warmly. On LeadingCourses it holds 8.4 out of 10 from 248 ratings, and on Hole19 it scores 4.6 out of 5 from 57 golfers — steady, happy numbers that match the club’s reputation for a genuine, inclusive welcome.
What a visitor needs
Visitors are welcome here, with two things in place first: a valid handicap (GVB) and an introduction from a member. The club takes online bookings, so it is worth arranging your round in advance with the secretariat. Green fees sit in the mid-range — around €90 for 18 holes and €40 for 9.
For practice, there is plenty: a covered driving range, a putting green, a short-game area, practice bunkers, and a golf academy on site. That mix suits players who want to warm up properly and beginners and juniors finding their feet, both of whom the club makes feel at home, alongside group and corporate days.
The course
18
Holes
72
Par
1954
Founded
Parkland
Type
4892
Length
★ Suits: golfers with a valid handicap and a member contact; beginners and juniors welcomed at the on-site academy; groups and corporate days.
Facilities
- Driving range
- Putting green
- Short-game area
- Practice bunkers
- Golf academy
- Clubhouse & restaurant
- Buggy rental
Marina's note for learners
Parkland courses like this reward a precise, repeatable swing more than raw power — and that is exactly what I focus on building in my lessons. Getting your short game and bunker play sharp before a round here will make every hole feel much more manageable.
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Precision over power
At under 4,900 metres this parkland course rewards accuracy and a calm, repeatable swing more than raw distance — Steel’s 1998 shaping asks you to place the ball, not just hit it hard. That control off the tee and into the green is exactly the kind of golf I most enjoy helping players build before a round like this.
Good to know
Do I need a handicap to play at Noord-Nederlandse Golf & Country Club?
Yes — a valid handicap (GVB) is required, and you also need an introduction from a member before your visit. Contact the club in advance at 050-4062004 or secretariaat@nngcc.nl to arrange it; the team is welcoming and happy to help.
How much does a green fee cost?
Green fees are €90 for 18 holes and €40 for 9 holes. Prices can vary by season and day, so check nngcc.nl or call 050-4062004 for current rates.
Can I book a tee time online?
Yes, the club accepts online bookings. Visit nngcc.nl or call 050-4062004 to reserve with the secretariat — arranging your round in advance is the easiest way to get everything in order.
Is Noord-Nederlandse Golf & Country Club suitable for beginners and juniors?
Yes — beginners and junior golfers are genuinely made to feel welcome here. The club has an on-site academy, a covered driving range, a putting green, a short-game area, and practice bunkers, so new players have everything they need to learn and improve.
What practice facilities does the club offer?
The club has a covered driving range, a putting green, a short-game area, practice bunkers, and a full golf academy — a complete set of facilities for warming up before a round or working on any part of your game.
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 this club. Book a lesson with her at either location and you will arrive at a parkland course like this one with the precise, controlled swing it rewards.
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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