Halmstad South Course
Halmstad Golf Club at Tylosand is the closest thing Sweden has to a golfing capital, two championship courses through pine and birch just inland of a famous west coast beach. The North hosted the 2007 Solheim Cup, but the South, a par 72 begun by Rafael Sundblom in 1938 and reworked by Frank Pennink in 1979, is a fine, characterful test in its own right.
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The verdict
Halmstad Golf Club at Tylosand is the closest thing Sweden has to a golfing capital, two championship courses cut through pine and birch just inland of one of the country's most famous beaches on the west coast. The North course is the celebrated one, host of the 2007 Solheim Cup and a fixture in the world rankings, but the South course is a fine, characterful test in its own right and the reason a round here is a full day rather than a single loop.
The South began life as the club's original 1938 layout by Rafael Sundblom, and in 1979 a new set of holes by the English architect Frank Pennink was woven in, with later refinements over the years. It plays to a par 72 of about 5,824 meters, shorter and tighter than its North course sibling, threading between tall pines on sandy, free draining soil that gives the crisp, true turf Swedish west coast golf is known for. It is classic forest parkland, quietly strategic and a real pleasure to walk.
Halmstad South at a glance
- Opened
- 1938
- Designers
- Sundblom, Pennink
- Type
- Forest parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 5,824 m
- Green fee
- Seasonal
Designers, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from the club and recognized golf sources. The South course began as Rafael Sundblom's 1938 layout, with nine holes added by Frank Pennink in 1979, and plays to a par 72 of about 5,824 meters from the back tees. The club publishes seasonal green fees that vary by course and time of year; no figure is quoted here because the rates move with the season. Always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
What defines the South is the trees. The pines stand close to many fairways, so this is a course about finding the short grass and shaping the ball rather than overpowering it, and the tee shot sets up everything that follows. The greens are well guarded and run true, and the sandy base means the ball sits up and the course drains quickly after rain.
Pennink's holes blend smoothly with Sundblom's originals, giving a round of steady variety, dogleg two shot holes through the forest, a well balanced set of short holes and par 5s that tempt without overreaching. The west coast wind, lighter here among the trees than out on the links of Falsterbo and Ljunghusen to the south, still asks for control on the more exposed holes near the turn.
Walkable, beautifully kept and set minutes from the sea, the South is an ideal complement to a round on the North, and many visitors play both in a day. It is the kind of honest, well mannered forest course that rewards good ball striking and leaves you wanting the next tee.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Members club that welcomes visitors and societies by advance booking; the two courses, North and South, share the Tylosand clubhouse |
| Green fee | The club publishes seasonal green fees that vary by course and time of year; the South typically sits below the championship North. Confirm current rates directly |
| Season | Roughly April to October, with the best conditions and longest days from late spring through summer |
| On the day | Walkable parkland; trolleys and buggies available; the North and South can be combined into a full day of golf |
| Getting there | At Tylosand on the west coast, about 10 minutes from Halmstad and its station, and within reach of the Gothenburg and Copenhagen airports |
Access, season and the seasonal nature of green fees verified June 2026 from the club and recognized golf sources; the South course green fee changes through the year, so always confirm the current rate and availability directly before booking. Prefer it arranged for you? Use our tee time enquiry to have a concierge secure the round.
Where to stay nearby
The obvious base is Tylosand itself, where the well known beachfront Hotel Tylosand and the lower key Hotell Tyleback sit minutes from the first tee, with the long sandy beach and the Halland coast on the doorstep.
Halmstad makes a natural hub for a Swedish west coast golf trip, within easy reach of the great links to the south at Falsterbo and Ljunghusen and the modern championship courses around Gothenburg to the north. It is summer golf at its most relaxed, long northern evenings, sea air and a cluster of excellent courses within an hour or two.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Halmstad South.
Build a Swedish west coast golf trip
We secure the Halmstad tee times across the North and South, pair them with the great links to the south and book the coast hotels around them. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Halmstad South questions
Who designed the South course at Halmstad?
The South course at Halmstad began as Rafael Sundblom's original 1938 layout, with a new set of holes added in 1979 by the English architect Frank Pennink and later refinements. It plays to a par 72 of about 5,824 meters through pine and birch forest at Tylosand.
How does the South course compare with the North at Halmstad?
The North course is the famous one, host of the 2007 Solheim Cup and a regular in world rankings. The South is shorter, tighter and more wooded, a fine forest parkland test in its own right and an ideal partner round, with many visitors playing both courses in a day.
Can visitors play Halmstad Golf Club?
Yes. Halmstad is a members club that welcomes visitors and societies by advance booking on both courses. Green fees are seasonal and vary by course and time of year, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
When is the best time to play Halmstad?
The season runs roughly April to October, with the best conditions and the long Scandinavian daylight from late spring through summer. The sandy, free draining soil keeps the course firm and playable, and the setting near Tylosand beach is at its finest in the warmer months.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designers, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; green fees are seasonal and set by the club. Last reviewed June 2026.