Golfers' rating
8.3/10
Based on 416 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 by Donald Steel
Golfclub Winterswijk sits in the green countryside of Gelderland, with 18 holes laid out through the trees. The course was designed by Donald Steel, a name well known in golf-course architecture, and it plays as a parkland round where the fairways are lined by mature trees rather than open field. This is the kind of layout that asks you to place the ball, not just hit it far.
Golfers on LeadingCourses give the club 8.2 out of 10 from 342 ratings, and on Hole19 it scores 4.5 out of 5 from 74 ratings — steady, warm numbers from players who keep coming back. The club describes it as a full 18-hole course, and it is affiliated with the NGF, the Dutch golf federation, which tells you the course and its handicap system are properly recognised.
Who will enjoy it most? Beginners building their first confidence, juniors, and regular golfers who love a calm, tree-lined round. There is a real welcome here for new players: the club is beginner-friendly, juniors are genuinely part of the club, and a golf academy sits right on site.
What a visitor needs
You can play as a visitor, but there are a few simple things to arrange first. The club is for members with an introduction, and a valid GVB card or handicap certificate is required before you tee off. Booking is easy — you reserve your tee time online through the club’s own website.
The green fee is €45 for 9 holes and €75 for the full 18. For practice there is a covered driving range, a putting green, a short-game area with practice bunkers, a pro shop and a restaurant. Buggies and trolleys are there to rent if you want them.
The course
18
Holes
Parkland
Type
★ Suits: beginners building confidence, juniors, and regular golfers who enjoy a steady, tree-lined parkland round.
Facilities
- Driving range
- Putting green
- Short-game area
- Practice bunkers
- Golf academy
- Pro shop
- Clubhouse & restaurant
- Buggy rental
Marina's note for learners
This parkland layout by Donald Steel rewards accurate ball-striking over power — I would encourage any student to focus on course management and club selection before their round. The on-site academy makes it a welcoming first step for anyone new to the game.
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Precision before power
A Donald Steel parkland like this rewards accuracy far more than raw distance — the trees ask you to shape a tidy, repeatable swing and to choose the right club, not the biggest one. That mix of course management and honest ball-striking is exactly the part of the game I most love teaching before a round like this.
Good to know
Do I need a handicap to play at Golfclub Winterswijk?
Yes — a valid GVB card or handicap certificate is required. The club is NGF-affiliated and welcomes visitors with a member introduction, so it is worth arranging this before your visit or calling the club on 0543-563812.
How much is the green fee?
A 9-hole round costs €45 and the full 18-hole round is €75. You can book your tee time online through the club's own website at golfclubwinterswijk.nl.
Can beginners or juniors play here?
Yes, very much so. The club is beginner-friendly, juniors are genuinely welcome, and there is a golf academy on site — a great place to start and to build your game on a calm, tree-lined parkland course.
What practice facilities are available?
The club has a covered driving range, putting green, short-game area with practice bunkers, a pro shop, and a restaurant. Buggies and trolleys are available to rent.
Can I take a lesson with Marina Romanik before playing here?
Marina Romanik teaches at Chi Chi Golf in Utrecht and Golfschool Hoenderdaal in Driebergen — not at Golfclub Winterswijk. A lesson with her is an excellent way to prepare, with a focus on course management and club selection for a tree-lined parkland like this.
How do I get there and is there parking?
The club is at Vredenseweg 150, 7113 AE Winterswijk – Henxel, in the Gelderland countryside. Parking is available on site; plan for roughly two hours of driving from Utrecht.
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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