Golfers' rating
7.6/10
Based on 401 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 in the polder
Golfclub Heemskerk opened in 1988 and lays out 18 holes of parkland golf in a natural corner of the North Holland polder. The clubhouse brasserie has a terrace that looks over the 9th and 18th greens — a nice spot to finish a round and watch other golfers come in.
Golfers rate it warmly. On LeadingCourses it earns 7.4 out of 10 from 334 ratings, and on Hole19 it scores 4.3 out of 5 from 67 golfers. The club describes a course with real character, and its challenging band means the layout asks good questions of your game — a course that rewards thinking your way around, not only hitting far.
Suits: it will please players who like a course with some bite, but it is genuinely welcoming to newcomers too. Golfclub Heemskerk is beginner-friendly, has a shorter practice route to build confidence, and runs a dedicated junior program, so young golfers can start here properly.
For visitors and beginners
You need a valid handicap (GVB) to play, and the club is NGF-affiliated, so your Dutch golf pass is accepted. Visitors are welcome with a member introduction, and you can book your tee time online. A round in the visitor mid-range costs around €60 for 18 holes (€€).
For practice, there is plenty: a driving range, a putting green, a short-game area and practice bunkers. An on-site academy offers lessons too. These are the parts of the course that lower scores fastest, and Heemskerk gives you space to work on all of them.
The course
18
Holes
1988
Founded
Parkland
Type
★ Suits: players who enjoy a strategic parkland layout with real challenge, beginners building confidence on the practice course, and juniors with their own dedicated program.
Facilities
- Driving range
- Putting green
- Short-game area
- Practice bunkers
- Golf academy
- Clubhouse & restaurant
- Buggy rental
Marina's note for learners
A course with both a real challenge and a beginner-friendly track is a useful goal to set in a lesson plan — something to build towards as your game grows. I would tell a newcomer to spend time on the practice facilities first: the short-game area and bunkers are exactly where lower scores begin.
Ratings
What other golfers say
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Ratings from public sources — tap a name to see it. · checked 2026-09-26
Accuracy over power
A parkland course with this kind of character rewards a repeatable swing and a smart short game over raw distance. That is the part of golf I most enjoy teaching — the steady contact and the little shots around the green that turn a good day into a great score.
Good to know
Do I need a handicap to play at Golfclub Heemskerk?
Yes — a valid GVB card or handicap certificate is required to play. The club is NGF-affiliated, so your Dutch golf pass is accepted. You will also need an introduction from a club member to arrange your visit; full membership is not required beyond that.
Can I book a tee time online?
Yes, online tee-time booking is available directly through the club's website at heemskerksegolfclub.nl. Check availability there and reserve your slot in advance.
How much does a round cost?
A visitor green fee for 18 holes is around €60. Fees can vary by day and season, so check the current rates on the club's website before you visit.
Is Golfclub Heemskerk suitable for beginners and juniors?
Yes. The club has a shorter practice route where beginners can build confidence, and an on-site academy offers lessons. Juniors are genuinely welcome and have their own dedicated junior programme — a great place for young golfers to start properly.
What practice facilities are available?
The club has a driving range, putting green, short-game area, and practice bunkers — everything you need to warm up or work on the parts of your game that lower scores fastest.
Can Marina Romanik give me a lesson before I play here?
Marina teaches at Chi Chi Golf in Utrecht and Golfschool Hoenderdaal in Driebergen, not at Heemskerk. A lesson there is a great way to prepare — you will arrive ready to enjoy everything this parkland course offers. Book online, by WhatsApp, or with a quick 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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