The Swedish are sweet on golf as this trendy outdoor activity continues to rise in popularity. Since the 1990s, the amount of golf courses in the country have increased by more than 72 per cent yet the demand in Sweden continues to be higher than the supply.
As Sweden continues to fill the golfing need with additional golf courses, the elite are literally waiting in line to be the first to have a swing at them. Golfers from all over the world, as well as the many local talents, have raised the profile of the game. Swedish players such as Jesper Parnevik and Annika Sorenstam are only two of the many who have helped to make golfing in Sweden popular.
Swedes are truly passionate about the game. The first golf club in the country, which is Gothenburg, was founded in 1902. Since Gothenburg, the game of golf has flourished as the amount of golf courses continues to increase.
For those seeking the best of the best in a Swedish golfing experience, the Kungsängen Golf Club comes highly recommended. This leading venue is home to two 18-hole courses, one of which measures 6,149 metres with a par 72. That would be the exquisite Kings golf course. There is also the Queen’s course that measures 5,546 metres with a par 70.
Golf holidays in Sweden are definitely one of a kind, especially when classic courses with luxurious facilities can be found a short 25-minute drive from Stockholm. Another fine course is Stockholm’s GolfKlubb, established in 1938 and a top private golf club.