PGA National Sweden: Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World
Quick Facts
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Number of Rooms
PGA National Sweden is a big-time golf place, having hosted nearly a dozen professional tournaments in its young history. Yet, the vibe is small-time Scandavia, with accommodations limited to the clubhouse property, which while small, offer the best of Europe in terms of service and amenities. -
Amenities
PGA National Sweden, with it’s two major-worthy designs and a fun nine-holer, focuses on golf. The lone restaurant takes pride in its unexpected menu, populate by daily “catches” and an eye on local favorites. -
Number of courses
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Course designers
Both the Links (2009) and Lakes courses (2010) were designed by Kyle Phillips, of Kingsbarns (Scotland) and Yas Links (Abu Dhabi) fame. Also, the Academy course, a thrilling 9-holer (another Phillips design)
Resort Overview
In 2023, much of the talk surrounding golf visits to Scandinavia focuses on Norway’s Lofoten Links, but don’t sleep on PGA National. It’s here that the area firmly established itself as a golf gateway to northern Europe, which has given the European Ryder and Solheim Cup teams more players than ever before. Some of Kyle Phillips’ best work outside Kingsbarns can be found here, in a “have-it-your-way” resort experience that’s probably best accessed by flying into Copenhagen.
Highlights
PGA National is a big golf destination, but its food options are equally as impressive, thanks to a rotating cast of star chefs and local produce.
Cozy Nordic lodging options give way to refined golf experiences.
Golf. The Links and Lake courses are considered by many European scribes as in the Top 50 in all of Europe.
3 things to know
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Best time to go
Summer. But check shoulder seasons in late spring and early fall. -
Best non-golf amenity
The food. All meals prepared on a daily menu featuring local fare from some of the area’s top chefs. -
Insider Tip
If your game failed to travel all the way to Sweden, an active Foot Golf community thrives at PGA National Sweden.