Hills Golf Club
Arthur Hills, with Steve Forrest, designed Hills Golf Club on rugged ground just south of Gothenburg, and it opened in 2004. A par 71 that can stretch toward 7,400 yards across woodland, marsh and rocky ridges, beginning and ending in a vast natural amphitheatre, it ranks among the very best courses in Sweden.
Photo: Hills Golf Club via Google.
The verdict
Hills Golf and Sports Club takes its name from the American architect Arthur Hills, who with design partner Steve Forrest routed the course across a dramatic parcel of forest, wetland and exposed rock at Molndal, just south of Gothenburg. It opened in 2004 and was refined in the years after, and it quickly established itself as one of the finest inland courses in the country.
This is muscular, modern parkland golf. The par 71 plays from about 5,000 yards for the forward tees up to nearly 7,400 for the championship markers, the holes carving through pine and birch, skirting marshland and climbing over forest ridges and rocky outcrops. The round opens and closes in an enormous natural amphitheatre that gives the place a sense of theatre, and the conditioning is among the best in Scandinavia. For a visiting golfer on a west coast Sweden trip, Hills is the headline round.
Hills Golf Club at a glance
- Opened
- 2004
- Designer
- Arthur Hills, Steve Forrest
- Type
- Parkland, woodland and rock
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- Up to about 7,400 yds
- Green fee
- Visitors welcome
Designer, opening year and par verified June 2026 from Hills Golf and Sports Club and leading course databases; the course was designed by Arthur Hills with Steve Forrest and opened in 2004, a par 71 that stretches toward 7,400 yards from the championship tees. Hills welcomes visitors and green fees vary by season and tee time, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Hills asks for a complete game. The fairways are framed tightly by forest and the occasional rock face, so driving lines matter, and the elevation changes mean a steady stream of uneven lies and shots played up and down the natural slopes. There is water and marsh in play on several holes, and the greens are large, quick and full of movement.
The set piece is the amphitheatre that opens and closes the round, a great natural bowl of rock and turf that gives the first tee and the home green a grandstand feel. In between, the course keeps changing character, from tight tree lined corridors to more open, heathery stretches over the ridges, which keeps the round varied and the strategy fresh.
It is a course that rewards thoughtful play over brute force; the smart line off the tee and the disciplined approach to the right portion of the green are worth more than a few extra yards. Conditioned to a high standard through the Swedish summer, Hills plays firm and true and stands comfortably alongside the country's best.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visitors; a recognised handicap may be required, and advance booking is sensible in the short summer season |
| Green fee | Visitor green fees vary by season and tee time (indicative, 2026); package rates with buggy and lunch are sometimes offered |
| Booking | Reserve online or through the golf shop; peak summer weekends fill quickly |
| On the day | Walking is comfortable but the terrain is hilly; buggies are available; standard golf dress |
| Getting there | Molndal, about 20 minutes south of central Gothenburg and close to the E6 motorway |
| Best months | May to September for the long Nordic days and the firmest turf; midsummer brings near endless daylight |
Access and fees verified June 2026 from Hills Golf and Sports Club; visitor rates change by season and tee time, so always confirm directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Most visiting golfers stay in Gothenburg, Sweden's second city, a relaxed harbour town of seafood, design and easy access to the archipelago. The city is a short drive from the course and well connected by air, making it a simple hub for a west coast trip.
For a golf focused stay, the southern suburbs around Molndal put Hills on the doorstep, while the wider region offers several strong courses within an easy drive. Gothenburg pairs naturally with the classic links land of Halland and the courses of Skane further south for a longer Swedish tour.
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Hills Golf Club questions
Who designed Hills Golf Club and when did it open?
Hills Golf Club, near Gothenburg, was designed by Arthur Hills with Steve Forrest and opened in 2004, with later refinements to several holes.
What is the par and length of Hills Golf Club?
Hills is a par 71 that plays from about 5,000 yards on the forward tees up to nearly 7,400 yards from the championship markers, across woodland, marsh and rocky ridges.
Can visitors play Hills Golf Club?
Yes. Hills welcomes visitors, though a recognised handicap may be required and advance booking is wise in the short summer season. Green fees vary by season and tee time, so confirm directly before booking.
When is the best time to play Hills?
May to September offers the firmest turf and the long Nordic days, with near endless daylight around midsummer and reliable conditioning through the Swedish golf season.
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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.