Kungsbacka Golfklubb
Frank Pennink laid out Kungsbacka in 1974 on rugged coastal heath at Saro, just south of Gothenburg. The par 72 Old Course measures about 6,168 yards across rocky, heather clad ground that gives the round a wild, natural feel, and a later nine by Tommy Nordstrom rounds the club out to 36 holes.
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The verdict
Frank Pennink, the English architect with a fine touch for natural ground, routed Kungsbacka in 1974 on a stretch of rocky west coast heath near the village of Saro, a short drive south of Gothenburg. The Old Course, the Gamla Banan, is the heart of the club, a par 72 that runs over and around outcrops of granite, stands of pine and swathes of heather.
Peter Chamberlain had a hand in the layout's evolution, and in 1990 Tommy Nordstrom added a further nine, the Nya Banan, taking the club to 36 holes. For the travelling golfer it is an accessible and characterful stop on a west coast Sweden tour, the kind of rugged, heath and forest golf the region does so well, with a welcoming members club and easy visitor access.
Kungsbacka Golfklubb at a glance
- Opened
- 1974
- Designer
- Frank Pennink
- Type
- Coastal heath
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,168 yds
- Green fee
- From about SEK 500
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from leading course databases; the Old Course at Kungsbacka was designed by Frank Pennink and opened in 1974, a par 72 of about 6,168 yards, with Peter Chamberlain involved in its development and a further nine added by Tommy Nordstrom in 1990. A visitor green fee from about SEK 500 is indicative for 2026 and varies by season and day, so always confirm current pricing and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Old Course makes the most of a characterful site, the fairways picking their way between granite outcrops, pine and heather so that position off the tee matters more than raw length. It is not long by modern standards, but the rugged ground and the sea breeze keep it honest.
Pennink's routing rewards the player who keeps the ball in play and below the hole, the greens firm and true and the surrounds quick to punish a missed line. Heather and rock lurk close enough that a stray shot is rarely an easy recovery, so discretion off the tee pays.
The round finishes near the clubhouse with the wild heath stretching toward the coast, a fittingly natural close. Kungsbacka rewards a thoughtful, controlled game and gives back the rugged west coast golf that makes the Gothenburg region such a rewarding base.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Members and visitors welcome; green fee golfers and societies received with advance booking |
| Green fee | Visitor rate from about SEK 500, varying by season and day (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Book through the club or a Sweden golf specialist; the bright Nordic summer brings long playing days |
| On the day | Walking suits this natural site; buggies are available; the club welcomes visiting golfers |
| Getting there | Saro, near Kungsbacka, roughly 30 minutes south of central Gothenburg |
| Best months | May to September for the long days and the driest, firmest heath |
Access and pricing verified June 2026; visitor green fees change by season, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Most visiting golfers base themselves in or around Gothenburg, Sweden's relaxed second city, with its harbour dining, design and easy access to the cluster of fine courses along the Halland coast. A Gothenburg base puts Kungsbacka and several neighbours within a short drive.
For a golf focused stay, the coast south toward Halmstad strings together a run of heath and links style courses that make for an excellent west coast tour. Kungsbacka folds neatly into that itinerary, an accessible and characterful round on a wider Sweden golf trip.
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Kungsbacka Golfklubb questions
Who designed Kungsbacka Golfklubb and when did it open?
The Old Course at Kungsbacka was designed by Frank Pennink and opened in 1974, set on rugged coastal heath at Saro, south of Gothenburg, with later work by Peter Chamberlain and a Nordstrom nine added in 1990.
What is the par and length of Kungsbacka?
The Old Course is a par 72 of about 6,168 yards, a natural heath and forest layout where position matters more than length.
Can visitors play Kungsbacka?
Yes. Kungsbacka welcomes visitors and societies with advance booking, with an indicative visitor green fee from about SEK 500 in 2026.
How far is Kungsbacka from Gothenburg?
Kungsbacka sits at Saro, roughly 30 minutes south of central Gothenburg, making it an easy addition to a west coast Sweden golf tour.
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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.