Photo: Golfclub Houtrak
- Holes
- 18
Golfclub Houtrak in Halfweg, between Amsterdam and Haarlem, has an 18-hole championship course that challenges better players and stays playable for higher handicaps. Its greens are known for their quality.
Golfclub Houtrak lies in Halfweg, between Amsterdam and Haarlem, in the Houtrak polder. The club calls itself one of the best-kept secrets in the region.
The course
The 18-hole Championship Course was designed by one of the leading Dutch golf architects. It challenges better players but remains very playable for higher handicaps. The greens are known for their quality, and some are heavily contoured. The layout is clever enough that six holes are visible from the large clubhouse terrace, and the routing runs north to south. After problems with the greens in 2024 and 2025, the course committee keeps a close eye on their condition.
As a visitor
Visitors are welcome with a valid digital Dutch federation card and a handicap of 35 or lower. You phone the caddie master from 8 am three days ahead to book a tee time; visitors cannot book online. If the course closes for fog or frost, early tee times lapse and the caddie master decides when play can resume. The TrackMan driving range is open to visitors, and the Houtrak Golf Academy takes non-members too.
Practical information
- Location
- Halfweg, North HollandMachineweg 1-b, 1165 NB Halfweg
- Handicap
- 35 or lower, with a valid digital Dutch federation card
- Visitors
- Guests are welcome. Book a tee time three days ahead by phone from 8 am with the caddie master (+31 23 513 2939, option 1).
Facts last checked on October 6, 2026. Green fees and visitor rules change, so confirm with the club before you go.
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