Golfers' rating
8.2/10
Based on 1184 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
Nine holes among the bulb fields
Golfclub Tespelduyn is a 9-hole, par-32 parkland course at Noordwijkerhout, set in the Bollenstreek — the Dutch flower-bulb region. From the club’s own description, the fairways run between the colourful bulb fields with wide, open views, and the 3rd hole tees off from a terp, a raised mound 23 metres high, so your opening shot flies out over the landscape. In spring the fields around the course turn to stripes of colour, which makes a round here easy to enjoy.
Golfers rate it warmly. On LeadingCourses it scores 8.2 out of 10 from 1,100 ratings, and on Hole19 it holds 4.4 out of 5 from 84 reviews (checked 26 September 2026).
This is a short, relaxed course, and that is its strength: it suits beginners and juniors first, and any golfer who likes a scenic, unhurried round. The club runs a junior program and welcomes younger players, so it is a friendly place to take the first steps in golf.
Playing here as a visitor
Tespelduyn is a pay-and-play course, which keeps it open to everyone: you do not need to be a member, and no full handicap is required. You do need a baanpermissie — a basic playing permit — but one from any golf course in the Netherlands is accepted, so most golfers who have played before can simply book and come. A 9-hole round is €39.50, tee times are booked online, and the course is open year-round.
For practice there is a driving range, a putting green and a short-game area, plus an on-site academy, buggy rental and a restaurant for after the round.
The course
9
Holes
32
Par
Parkland
Type
★ Suits: beginners, juniors, and players who enjoy a scenic round amid the Bollenstreek flower fields.
Facilities
- Driving range
- Putting green
- Short-game area
- Golf academy
- Clubhouse & restaurant
- Buggy rental
Marina's note for learners
A par-32 layout that rewards clean iron play and a confident short game over raw distance is exactly where I would send a student ready to put their lessons into practice — most golfers who have played anywhere before already hold a baanpermissie for the visit.
Ratings
What other golfers say
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Where precision wins
A par-32 like this one rewards clean iron play and a steady short game far more than raw distance — there is no room to simply swing hard and chase a long drive. That is the kind of golf I most enjoy teaching: controlled approaches, confident chipping, and a putting stroke you can trust. Build those, and a course like Tespelduyn becomes a real pleasure to play.
Good to know
Do I need a handicap card or GVB to play at Tespelduyn?
No full handicap card or GVB is required. You do need a baanpermissie — a basic playing permit from any golf course in the Netherlands — but if you have played anywhere before, you almost certainly already have one. No membership is needed; you can simply book online and come.
How much is a round and can I book online?
A 9-hole round costs €39.50. You can book your tee time directly at golfbaantespelduyn.nl. The course is open year-round, so there is nearly always a time that suits you.
Is Tespelduyn suitable for beginners and juniors?
Yes — the short, relaxed par-32 layout is one of the friendliest places to start. There is a driving range, putting green, short-game area and an on-site academy if you want guidance before you head out. The club runs a dedicated junior programme and younger players are very welcome.
What is the course known for?
Tespelduyn sits in the Bollenstreek, the Dutch flower-bulb region, and the fairways run alongside colourful bulb fields with open countryside views. The 3rd hole tees off from a terp — a raised mound 23 metres high — giving a memorable view over the landscape. In spring, the fields around the course turn into stripes of colour.
Is there somewhere to eat and are dogs welcome?
Yes, there is a restaurant on site — a nice place to sit and relax after your round. Please note that dogs are not allowed on the course.
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 Tespelduyn itself. A lesson with her is a great way to build the iron play and short game that a course like this rewards. You can book online, send a WhatsApp, or give her a 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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