Kristianstad Golf Club

Kristianstad Golf Club in Åhus, beautifully nestled among the fragrant pines and rolling sandy soils of the Rose Society on the east coast of Skåne, is one of Sweden's absolute oldest, most historic and highest-ranked golf facilities. The club was founded back in 1924 and has developed through a century of golf tradition into an international championship facility of absolute top class. Playing in Åhus is a magical experience where the barren, sand-based pine forest creates a natural and timeless backdrop that brings to mind classic British "heathland" courses.

The big international boost for the club came in the 2010s when the acclaimed course architect Pierre Fulke, together with Adam Mednicksson, was commissioned to completely renovate the facility's flagship, Åhus Östra. The result was a sensational success that catapulted the track straight up to the absolute top of Europe. The course has been the proud host of the Ladies European Tour and is today ranked as one of Sweden's three best courses. Thanks to the unique sandy soil, the courses drain extremely well, which means that they offer firm, fast playing surfaces and stay open with fantastic quality pretty much all year round.

Kristianstad Golf Club offers two full-fledged and unique 18-hole courses as well as facilities that maintain the absolute highest premium class throughout:

• Åhus Östra (East Course): The club's world-famous championship course (Par 72). The course winds elegantly through the dense pine forest where each hole is masterfully framed and isolated from the others. The character is characterized by strategically placed bunkers with naturally raw edges, undulating fairways and fantastically undulating greens that require great skill. Åhus Östra rewards the strategic player who can place the ball on the right side of the fairway to get the best angle towards the fast and well-guarded greens.
• Åhus Västra (West Course): A fantastic and highly appreciated 18-hole course (Par 72) that offers a completely different character than its sister course. The western course is more open and has a distinct character of inland links and a park course. Here you will be greeted by larger, open fields, strategic water hazards and exciting "waste-areas" of pure sand. The course is slightly more forgiving from the tee but instead places high demands on a sharp short game around the challenging green areas.
• Training areas and Golf Academy: The facilities for training in Åhus are among the country's absolute best. The state-of-the-art driving range is equipped with the latest technology, and the generous practice greens accurately reflect the high quality and speed of the courses, making the facility a paradise for those looking to develop their game.
• Clubhouse, Accommodation and Gastronomy: The welcoming clubhouse houses one of Sweden's best-sorted pro-shops. Directly adjacent is the club's acclaimed restaurant, where you can enjoy Skåne gastronomy at a high level after the round. The club also offers modern and luxurious accommodation in its own golf lodges (Lodge) right by the course, which makes Åhus an ultimate destination for a golf resort.

Thanks to the combination of centuries of history, modern course architecture and a genuine Scanian hospitality, Kristianstad Golf Club in Åhus is an absolute must visit for any passionate golfer. It is a complete facility where nothing has been left to chance, and where the sandy soil guarantees a perfect golf experience regardless of the season.

Betting tips for Åhus: At Åhus Östra precision and game strategy are the keys to a good score. It is rarely worth taking a chance with the driver if you risk ending up under the strategically placed pine branches. Learn to read the course from behind – look at the pin placement and plan your tee shot according to where it is best to attack the green from. And don't forget to enjoy the amazing sound when the ball lands on the firm, brittle fairways!