Golf in and around Nieuwpoort
Dreaming of a golfing holiday at the Belgian coast? Nieuwpoort is the perfect base for discovering the finest golf courses in the region. Combine the salty sea air and coastal charm with your passion for golf. Whether you’re an experienced player or a beginner, the area around Nieuwpoort offers golf courses for everyone. We’re happy to tell you more about the best golf clubs you can visit from Dune Hotel. Will you come and play golf in Nieuwpoort?
Golf courses near Nieuwpoort
From your stay at Dune Hotel in Nieuwpoort, you can easily reach a number of beautiful and challenging golf courses. Here are our top picks:
Westgolf – approx. 15 minutes by car
Nestled between dunes and polders, just a quarter of an hour’s drive away, Westgolf is an accessible 9-hole short course (par 31) where relaxation and enjoyment take centre stage. Perfect for a quick round or an introduction to the sport. With a floodlit driving range, putting and chipping greens, a practice bunker, and a cosy clubhouse with restaurant, you’ll find everything you need for a laid-back golfing moment by the sea.
Koksijde Golf ter Hille – approx. 20 minutes by car
Spread across 84 hectares of dune and polder landscape, Koksijde Golf ter Hille is a paradise for golfers who love variety. Play the 18-hole Langeleed Championship Course (par 72) with its inland links character, or the 9-hole Hazebeek short course (par 31). Modern practice facilities, from a driving range with 25 bays to putting and chipping greens and practice bunkers, make this a complete golfing destination for a full day of sport and nature.
Royal Ostend Golf Club – approx. 25 minutes by car
Step into the rich history of Belgian golf at the Royal Ostend Golf Club, founded in 1903 and still the country’s only true links course. Located in the dunes near De Haan, this 18-hole course offers stunning sea views and a challenging game thanks to the constant sea breeze. The sandy soil ensures perfect playability year-round. The club has been awarded a 5-star GEO certificate and the prestigious Baillet Latour Prize for ecological management.
Wellington Golf – approx. 25 minutes by car
Right in the city yet close to the sea, Wellington Golf is located on the grounds of the former Wellington Hippodrome, just 100 metres from the North Sea. The 9-hole championship course (par 35) offers variety with water hazards and large greens with challenging slopes. On the Toptracer driving range, you can analyse your shots or virtually play a course elsewhere in the world. After your round, the charming Tudor-style clubhouse, “The Pigeon Bistro”, awaits, where you can enjoy views over the course from the terrace.
Rest from your journey in one of these accommodations:
Take a break and relax, it's time to take it slow
Immerse yourself in the surrounding dunes
Great service starts with a warm welcome
Enjoy peaceful surroundings and bustling city life within walking distance
A golfing holiday in Belgium at Dune Hotel
Complete your golf holiday with a stay at the comfortable Dune Hotel in Nieuwpoort, Belgium. After an active day on the course, there’s nothing better than returning to an oasis of peace. Stretch out in your stylish room, enjoy a refreshing drink, and reflect on the day’s impressions.
Thanks to the central location of Dune Hotel, you’re never far from the best golf courses, while also enjoying everything Nieuwpoort has to offer: the beautiful marina, the expansive promenade, and the fine dining restaurants. Start your day with a generous breakfast before heading to the greens, and end your evening with a stroll along the beach.
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