Reykjavík Golf Club
Two courses, a legend of Icelandic golf
Discover the Reykjavík Golf Club, located in the Icelandic capital Reykjavík. Founded in 1934, it is the oldest and largest golf club in Iceland, playing a central role in the development of golf in the country. The club now has two 18-hole championship courses, making it one of the most important golf infrastructures in Iceland.
Région de Reykjavík
Grafarholt Course
· Number of holes: 18
· BY: 71
· Length: 6,026 meters
· Architect: Nils Skjöld
· Year opened: 1963
· Type: Heathland course with natural reliefs and lava fields
· Slope: 131
Korpa Course
· Number of holes: 18
· BY: 72
· Length: 6,035 meters
· Architect: Hannes Þorsteinsson
· Year opened: 1997
· Type: Parkland course
· Slope: 129
The course & its setting
The club's first course, Grafarholt, opened in 1963 and is Iceland's oldest 18-hole course. Designed by Swedish architect Nils Skjöld, this par 71 course measures approximately 6,026 meters from the back tees. The fairways undulate through natural terrain mixing heather, lava fields and gentle reliefs, offering remarkable views of the city of Reykjavík. Thanks to the quality of its layout, Grafarholt has hosted numerous national and international tournaments, confirming its reputation among the best courses in the country.
Faced with the increase in the number of players in the 1990s, the club decided to build a second course at Korpúlfsstaðir, north of Reykjavík. Designed by Icelandic architect Hannes Þorsteinsson, this 18-hole par 72 course was officially inaugurated in 1997. Approximately 6,600 yards (approximately 6,000 meters) long from the back tees, it has a varied layout: the first nine holes follow the course of the Korpa River, while the last nine orient towards the sea and the Faxaflói Bay, offering a spectacular maritime setting.
A unique environment
Thanks to its two complementary courses, the Reykjavík Golf Club is today a major center of Icelandic golf. The club regularly hosts national and international competitions and also participates in the organization of the Iceland Open, played partly on its courses during the midnight sun period.
