Leira Golf Course
Where every swing overlooks the sea
Discover Leira Golf Course, officially called Hólmsvöllur í Leiru, located in the small town of Leirawithin Suðurnesjabær, on the Reykjanes peninsula. in the southwest of Iceland, near Keflavík International Airport. Located on the edge of Faxaflói Bay, this land is renowned for its spectacular setting combining marine coastline and Icelandic natural landscapes.
Région de Sudurnes
· Number of holes: 18
· BY: 72
· Length: 5,983 meters
· Year opened: 1990
· Type: Coastal links course
· Slope: 129
The route in detail
Hólmsvöllur is an 18-hole course (par 72) owned by the Suðurnes Golf Club, offering players a complete golf experience in a unique coastal environment. It is considered one of the most beautiful courses in the country, with panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean and interesting challenges spread throughout the course.
The course regularly hosts major competitions: it was notably chosen as the venue for the Icelandic National Stroke Play Championship, attracting many players each summer.
A unique environment
Among the course's most famous features is troun 12, “Bergvík”, an iconic par3 where golfers must make a spectacular shot over the Faxaflói Sea to reach the green, a memorable experience often compared to international coastal golf courses.
Hólmsvöllur combines ocean views, natural links configuration and technical challenges, making this course a must for golf enthusiasts in Iceland.
