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Golfing in Sweden

By Terri Mapes, About.com

Stockholm region - Sweden

Stockholm region - Sweden

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Golf in Sweden is more popular than ever - it has turned the corner from its underachiever status to world-beater. Golf in Sweden is both a relaxing activity and an eye opener.

The first Swedish golf club, Gothenburg, was founded in 1902 and was quickly followed two years later by Stockholm.

Due to the Midnight Sun, golfers can tee off in northern Sweden until late at night in the summer. Swedish people love their outdoor activities, so golf is a very popular activity in this Scandinavian country. The number of clubs and courses is astounding.

Sweden's most popular golf clubs and courses can be found here:

Golf travelers can easily locate a nearby hotel or compare prices on golf resorts and golf hotels with this hotel search.

This article is part of the series: Golf in Scandinavia.

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