Golfers' rating
8.8/10
Based on 466 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
Eschauzier & Thate parkland, 1993
Golfclub Lochemse sits at Sluitdijk 4 in Lochem, out in the Achterhoek. It opened in 1993 to a design by Eschauzier & Thate, and it runs to 18 holes, par 72, over about 6,001 metres. The club sets it in classic coulissenlandschap — the hedge-lined countryside of this corner of Gelderland — with water in play, real doglegs, and fairways framed tightly by mature planting. It is a parkland course with character, not a wide-open one.
Golfers rate it well. On LeadingCourses it holds 8.6 out of 10 from 373 ratings, and on Hole19 it sits at 4.7 out of 5 from 93 ratings — steady numbers that say people enjoy their round and come back. The club describes narrow, hedge-framed fairways and varied terrain, so this is a course that rewards a plan on the tee more than raw power.
Suits: confident players first — the doglegs and tight lines ask for shot shape and good course management. But there is a warm welcome here for newcomers too. Behind the 18th green sits a 3-hole par-3 loop, a calm place to build rhythm before the full course, and the club runs a junior programme and a ladies programme.
What a visitor needs
Lochemse is NGF-affiliated and welcomes visitors, with tee times you can book online. You will need a valid handicap or GVB card, and the club asks guests to come by introduction — through a member or arranged directly with the club. An 18-hole green fee is €95, and the course is open year-round. For practice there is a covered, lit driving range, a putting green, a short-game area, practice bunkers, and a golf academy on site.
The course
18
Holes
72
Par
1993
Founded
Parkland
Type
6001
Length
★ Suits: confident golfers who enjoy demanding doglegs and course management; beginners and juniors have the par-3 loop, academy, and covered range to build from.
Facilities
- Driving range
- Putting green
- Short-game area
- Practice bunkers
- Golf academy
- Pro shop
- Clubhouse & restaurant
- Buggy rental
Marina's note for learners
A layout that rewards a clear target and a shaped shot over raw distance — the core of what I work on with every student. Worth arranging the member introduction: the 3-hole par-3 loop is a confidence-building first step, and the covered academy makes it easy to prepare in advance.
Ratings
What other golfers say
Ratings from public sources — tap a name to see it. · checked 2026-09-26
A round that rewards a plan
Tight fairways and doglegs like these reward a repeatable swing and a clear target over pure distance — and that steady, thinking golf is the part I most enjoy teaching. A little work on shot shape and course management goes a long way before a course like Lochemse.
Good to know
Do I need a handicap or GVB card to play at Golfclub Lochemse?
Yes — a valid handicap certificate or GVB card is required. The club is NGF-affiliated and also asks visitors to come by introduction, either through a member or arranged directly with the club. Call +31 573 25 43 23 or visit lochemsegolfclub.nl to get in touch.
What does a green fee cost at Golfclub Lochemse?
An 18-hole green fee is €95. The course is open year-round, so it is worth checking the club's website for any seasonal rates before you visit.
Can I book a tee time online?
Yes — you can check availability and book a tee time through the club's website at lochemsegolfclub.nl. You can also call +31 573 25 43 23 if you prefer to speak to someone directly.
Is Golfclub Lochemse suitable for beginners?
Yes. Behind the 18th green there is a 3-hole par-3 loop — a calm place to find your rhythm before stepping onto the full course. The club also has a covered and lit driving range, a putting green, a short-game area, practice bunkers, and a golf academy on site, so newcomers have everything they need to build confidence before tackling the full 18.
Are juniors welcome at Golfclub Lochemse?
Absolutely. The club warmly welcomes junior golfers and runs a dedicated junior programme, with coaching and facilities suited to players of every age and level.
Can Marina Romanik help me prepare for a round here?
Yes! Marina teaches at Chi Chi Golf in Utrecht and Golfschool Hoenderdaal in Driebergen — not at Lochemse itself. A lesson or two is a great way to work on shot shape and course management before you take on Lochemse's doglegs and tight, hedge-framed fairways.
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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