Golfers' rating
8.4/10
Based on 146 public ratings on 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
Three nines in Waterland
Golfpark De Purmer sits on the polder land near Purmerend, in Noord-Holland. The club lists 27 holes here, laid out as three separate nine-hole loops that play to a par of 71 — parkland golf that two designers, Tom McAuley and Bruno Steensels, shaped when the course opened in 1989. Golfers on Hole19 rate it 4.2 out of 5 from 146 ratings, and the course also keeps a Tripadvisor page and an active Facebook page where visitors share their rounds.
Three loops means you choose the length of your day. Play one nine when time is short. Combine two, or all three, when you want to stay out longer. That flexibility is part of what makes the format so friendly.
Suits beginners first, and returning golfers who want to play again without pressure. It is pay-and-play, so no handicap or GVB card is needed — you book a tee time online and go. Groups fit well here too.
What a visitor needs
Access is simple. Green fees are €37.50 for nine holes and €75 for eighteen, booked online in advance. On site there is a driving range, a putting green, a short-game area and a golf academy, plus a restaurant for after your round. For someone building their game, that mix of open fairways and full practice ground is genuinely useful — you can warm up properly, then take everything you practised straight onto the course.
The course
27
Holes
71
Par
1989
Founded
Parkland
Type
★ Suits: beginners, returning golfers, and groups who want flexible nine-hole loops without a membership or handicap requirement.
Facilities
- Driving range
- Putting green
- Short-game area
- Golf academy
- Clubhouse & restaurant
Marina's note for learners
I would suggest starting with one nine-hole loop before combining more — the open parkland fairways reveal swing tendencies clearly, making De Purmer a practical place to test what we have been working on together. No handicap is required, so it works well at any stage of the game.
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Practice before the round
Open parkland fairways show your swing honestly — there is nowhere for a wandering shot to hide, so a repeatable, balanced swing pays off more than raw power. That steady, dependable swing is the part of the game I most enjoy helping golfers build.
Good to know
Do I need a handicap or GVB card to play at Golfpark De Purmer?
No — Golfpark De Purmer is a pay-and-play course, so you can book a tee time and play without a handicap certificate or NGF/GVB card. No membership is needed either.
How much does a round cost, and can I book online?
Nine holes cost €37.50 and eighteen holes cost €75. You can book your tee time in advance at hollandschegolfclub.nl — online booking is available.
How many holes are there — can I play a shorter round?
There are 27 holes in total, laid out as three separate nine-hole loops playing to a par of 71. Play one loop when time is short, or combine two or three for a longer day — the format is fully flexible.
Is Golfpark De Purmer suitable for beginners?
Yes. There is no handicap requirement, access is pay-and-play, and the course has an on-site golf academy, driving range, putting green, and short-game area. The open parkland layout rewards a steady, consistent swing over power, which makes it a practical place to get started.
What practice facilities are available?
The club has a driving range, putting green, and short-game area, plus an on-site golf academy — everything you need to warm up properly or take a lesson before heading out.
Can I take a lesson with Marina Romanik before playing here?
Marina Romanik is a PGA-certified instructor who teaches in English, Dutch, Ukrainian, and Russian. Her home courses are Chi Chi Golf in Utrecht and Golfschool Hoenderdaal in Driebergen — not De Purmer itself — but a lesson there is a great way to build a solid foundation before the round. Book online, via WhatsApp, or by phone.
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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