First, I have to declare that Golf is not my thing at all -
@Happy Dude suggested I post some brief info in this thread about Iceland as a golf destination after I mentioned a "fun" course on Heimaey island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago off the Iceland south coast.
Basically we were just keeping a look-out for any interesting course locations during our recent Iceland road circumnavigation for a golf-loving Aussie friend and her English husband.
(some)
General Information
'There are
65 golf courses throughout the country whereas 15 of them are 18 hole golf courses and 50 are 9 hole golf course, all of them are available to visitors. In Greater Reykjavík area there are 10 golf courses whereas 5 of them are 18 hole courses and 5 are 9 hole courses.
Akuyeri Golf Club is the second oldest in Iceland (formed in 1935) and it's reckoned to be the most northerly 18-hole layout in the world, according to the R&A.
Golf players:
There are 24.000 golfers registered in golf clubs in Iceland. According to public surveys from Capacent Research about 45.000 individuals play golf every year or more than 12 % of the population in Iceland.
Length of the golf season:
The golf season in Iceland generally runs from late May to early September.
Midnight golf:
Midnight golf is generaly playable between early June and later part of July.
Handicap:
Handicap according to EGA (European Golf Association) regulation is required by some of the 18 hole golf courses, usually 36 for men and 36 for ladies. See further information about those requirements on the individual pages of the golf courses.
Dress code:
Dress code on golf courses in Iceland are the same as all over the world. No jeans and T-shirts without a collar are allowed.
Enjoy!
