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Golf in Iceland - Popular Golf Clubs in Iceland

Golfing in Iceland

By Terri Mapes, About.com

Iceland: Mountain Reflection (Scandinavia)

Iceland: Mountain Reflection (Scandinavia)

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Playing golf in Iceland is absolutely unique. Enjoy pure air and the peace of Iceland's countryside while playing golf in Iceland. The Icelandic summer offers 24 hours of daylight, and playing golf under the Midnight Sun will be an unforgettable experience. Here are the most popular golf clubs in Iceland (all major golf courses in Iceland are open to the public):
  • Akureyri Golf Club (Par: 72), Rating: 71.7/70.6/67.9/66.6, L; 72.7/70.9, Slope: 137/135/120/113, L; 1224/120
    Telephone: 354-462-2974.
    A 36-hole open international midnight golf tournament is held at the end of June: The Arctic Open Golf Championship. Tee-off takes place late at night under the midnight sun. This is the northern-most golf course in the world.
  • Golfklubburinn Kjolur (Par: 36/36/36), Rating: 71.0/69.6/72.2(L), Slope: 134/130/130(L)
    Telephone: 354-5667-415
  • Golfklubbs Borgarness (Par: 36), CR: 71.1/66.9/72.6, Slope: 134/116/125
    Telephone: 437-1663
  • Golfklubbs Bakkakots (Par: 70), SSS: 63
    Telephone: 566-8480
  • Westman Islands Golf Club (Golfklubber Vestmannaeyja), Par: 70
    Telephone: 565-9092
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