The Scandinavian Golf Club
Denmark's most ambitious golf club opened at Farum in 2010 with two Robert Trent Jones II courses, the Old and the New, both par 72 and both kept to a conditioning standard rare in northern Europe. Guests can play, with green fees around DKK 1,600, half an hour from central Copenhagen.
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The verdict
The Scandinavian was conceived as northern Europe's answer to the great modern members clubs, and it plays the part: 36 holes by Robert Trent Jones II, with the firm's president Bruce Charlton leading the design, carved through woodland and old heath at Farum. The Old Course opened in the summer of 2010 and the New followed a year later.
Both run to par 72 and serious length, the Old at 6,361 meters and the New at 6,481 from the back blocks, and the club's standards of conditioning and service have made it the modern benchmark in Scandinavia. It is a private club in spirit, but guests are welcomed, and for traveling golfers it is the obvious anchor of a Copenhagen stop.
The Scandinavian Golf Club at a glance
- Opened
- 2010
- Designer
- Robert Trent Jones II
- Type
- Woodland and heath
- Par
- 72 both courses
- Yardage
- To 6,481 m (New)
- Green fee
- About DKK 1,600
Designer, opening years, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and leading course databases. The Old Course opened in 2010 and the New in 2011, both par 72, measuring 6,361 and 6,481 meters from the back tees with course ratings above 76. The indicative guest green fee is about DKK 1,600; rates change by season and day, so always confirm directly before booking.
Two courses worth the trip
The Old Course is the members' favorite examination, working through mature woodland with water and sand placed by a design team at the top of its game. A rating north of 76 from the tips tells you the back tees are for the brave; from the members' blocks it is a fair, strategic walk.
The New Course covers more open, heath like ground and stretches longer, with broader vistas and a windswept character closer to heathland golf than Danish parkland. Between them the 36 holes give a two day visit real variety without moving the car.
What sets the club apart is everything around the golf: a practice campus, halfway service and a clubhouse culture modeled on the great international clubs. Conditioning through the Danish season, roughly April to October, is the best in the country.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Members club that welcomes guest play; visitors can book subject to availability through the club |
| Green fee | About DKK 1,600 per round (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Book ahead through the club office or website; weekends are tighter and member times take priority |
| On the day | Standard club dress and handicap expectations apply; the practice facilities are worth arriving early for |
| Getting there | Farum, about 30 minutes northwest of central Copenhagen by car; trains run from the city to Farum station |
| Best months | May to September for the long northern days; the season generally runs April to October |
Fees and access verified June 2026; rates and guest policies change by season, so always confirm directly before booking. Check live availability with our tee time partner.
Where to stay nearby
Copenhagen is the base, half an hour away and one of Europe's great city break destinations, so most visitors fold a round or two here into a city weekend of restaurants, harbors and design shopping. There is no need to stay near the course itself.
Golfers heading deeper into the region use Copenhagen as the gateway: the midsummer golf of Sweden and Norway, covered in our guide to summer golf in Scandinavia, is a short hop beyond.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near The Scandinavian Golf Club.
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Scandinavian Golf Club questions
Who designed The Scandinavian and when did it open?
Both courses were designed by Robert Trent Jones II, with firm president Bruce Charlton as principal architect. The Old Course opened in the summer of 2010 and the New Course followed in 2011.
What are the par and length of the two courses?
Both courses are par 72. The Old Course measures 6,361 meters from the back tees with a course rating of 76.2, and the New Course 6,481 meters at 76.3.
Can visitors play The Scandinavian?
Yes. The club is private in character but welcomes guest play booked through the club, with an indicative 2026 green fee of about DKK 1,600. Always confirm rates and availability directly before booking.
When is the golf season in Denmark?
The Danish season generally runs April to October, with May to September the prime window for long daylight and the best conditioning.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.