The Borgarnes golf course is renowned for its picturesque surroundings and spectacular views and is considered one of the most beautiful golf courses in Iceland.
The course is not too long, yet narrow and with a lot of trees and water in play.
Borgarnes golf course is all about skill and accuracy over power and distance.
Only 50 minutes from capital of Reykjavík.
Official address:
Hamar,
310 Borgarnes,
Iceland
The Pro Shop. +354-433-6600
The Restaurant +354 -433-6600
gbgolf@gbgolf.is
www.gbgolf.is
www.icelandairhotels.com/en/hotels/hamar
Borgarnes course is par 71 with following course rating:
[table]
Back tee,5.338 m,CR 68.6,Slope 127
Yellow,5.338 m,CR 68.6,Slope 127
Blue (men),4.938 m,CR 66.8,Slope 120
Red (men),4.403 m,CR 64.2,Slope 113
Blue (women),4.938 m,CR 72.6,Slope 127
Red (women),4.403 m,CR 68.8,Slope 123
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The club and golf course:
Borgarnes golf club was founded on the 21 of January 1973.
Initially, the golf club acquired a small price of land from Town Council about 4 km from the Borgarnes village where the club members built three holes for practice and play golf.
In 1976 the construction of front 9 holes was completed. In 1987 the construction of the back 9 holes started and in 1998 a total re-design of the course took place. The full 18 hole design and construction was completed in April 2007.
Opening hours from 08:00 to 22:00 in the evening. Meals, coffee and beverages is served during opening hours.
To book a tee time:
You can call at 354-437-1663.
You can send a mail to gbgolf@simnet.is
Maximum handicaps: 36 for gentlemen and 36 for ladies.
Dress code applies.
The golf course has five stalls and two separate practice greens.
Prices 2023.
Green fee: ISK:13.200
Golf cart: ISK 7.500
Trolly: ISK 3000
Golf clubs: ISK 5.000
Midnight golf is open upon request.
All major credit cards are accepted.
Hotel Hamar is a relaxing retreat-style hotel built on an 18-hole golf course in West Iceland, a region rich in saga history. In addition to golf on one of the best golf courses in Iceland, there are several other exciting outdoor activities available, ensuring a most pleasant and interesting stay in any season. Located less than an hour’s drive north of Reykjavik, in the quaint, beautiful town of Borgarnes, the Hotel Hamar is surrounded by immense natural beauty and fascinating attractions – this is a place where you can really get away from it all while not sacrificing one bit on the comfort of your accommodations
Hotel Hamar,an 3 star) on the course,by the 18th hole
Hotel Hamar Tel:+354-4336600 webside: :www.hotelhamar.is
Guesthouse/Hvíti Bærinn,Self catering and sleeping accommodation (on the course)
Guesthouse /Hvíti Bærinn Tel:+354-437-2000 webside: www.hvitibaerinn.is
- The Course
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Borgarnes course is par 71 with following course rating:
[table]
Back tee,5.338 m,CR 68.6,Slope 127
Yellow,5.338 m,CR 68.6,Slope 127
Blue (men),4.938 m,CR 66.8,Slope 120
Red (men),4.403 m,CR 64.2,Slope 113
Blue (women),4.938 m,CR 72.6,Slope 127
Red (women),4.403 m,CR 68.8,Slope 123
[/table]The club and golf course:
Borgarnes golf club was founded on the 21 of January 1973.
Initially, the golf club acquired a small price of land from Town Council about 4 km from the Borgarnes village where the club members built three holes for practice and play golf.
In 1976 the construction of front 9 holes was completed. In 1987 the construction of the back 9 holes started and in 1998 a total re-design of the course took place. The full 18 hole design and construction was completed in April 2007.
- Facilities
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Number of holes: 18 Clubhouse : Yes Restaurant: Yes Hotel: YesTrolley hire: Yes Golf clubs: Yes Golf cart: Yes Driving range: YesPractice Green: Yes Golf Instructor: Yes
Opening hours from 08:00 to 22:00 in the evening. Meals, coffee and beverages is served during opening hours.
- Booking tee time
-
To book a tee time:
You can call at 354-437-1663.
You can send a mail to gbgolf@simnet.isMaximum handicaps: 36 for gentlemen and 36 for ladies.
Dress code applies.
- Green Fee
-
The golf course has five stalls and two separate practice greens.
Prices 2023.
Green fee: ISK:13.200
Golf cart: ISK 7.500Trolly: ISK 3000
Golf clubs: ISK 5.000Midnight golf is open upon request.
All major credit cards are accepted.
- Accommodation
-
Hotel Hamar is a relaxing retreat-style hotel built on an 18-hole golf course in West Iceland, a region rich in saga history. In addition to golf on one of the best golf courses in Iceland, there are several other exciting outdoor activities available, ensuring a most pleasant and interesting stay in any season. Located less than an hour’s drive north of Reykjavik, in the quaint, beautiful town of Borgarnes, the Hotel Hamar is surrounded by immense natural beauty and fascinating attractions – this is a place where you can really get away from it all while not sacrificing one bit on the comfort of your accommodations
Hotel Hamar,an 3 star) on the course,by the 18th hole
Hotel Hamar Tel:+354-4336600 webside: :www.hotelhamar.is
Guesthouse/Hvíti Bærinn,Self catering and sleeping accommodation (on the course)
Guesthouse /Hvíti Bærinn Tel:+354-437-2000 webside: www.hvitibaerinn.is
Photo gallery
impression of the golf course and its surroundings.
Video gallery
Location
The Borgarnes village is on the other side of the Hvalfjordur bay from Reykjavík and the travel
takes you through the Hvalfjordur tunnel to Borgarnes.
The driving distance from Keflavik airport is about 115 km. When driving in to the village of Borgarnes
you take the first turn to the right and from there on,signs will lead your way for around 4 kilometers to the north.