
Applegaard-Kersengaard Course
Golfcentrum De Batouwe
About this course
Golfcentrum De Batouwe operates in the Betuwe region of Gelderland, an area known for its fruit orchards and river-influenced landscape between the Rhine and Waal. The facility features the Applegaard-Kersengaard course, whose name references the Dutch words for apple orchard and cherry orchard, reflecting the agricultural heritage of the surrounding countryside. The course sits in the central Netherlands lowlands, where flat to gently rolling terrain and water management features are typical of golf design in the region. The layout incorporates characteristics common to Dutch parkland courses: strategic water hazards, mature tree plantings, and modest elevation changes that provide definition without dramatic topography. The Betuwe's fertile soil and temperate climate support year-round turf conditions, and the course design likely emphasizes accuracy and course management over pure length. Water features serve both aesthetic and drainage purposes, a practical necessity in this low-lying part of the country. Golfcentrum De Batouwe functions as a regional facility serving golfers in Gelderland and neighboring provinces. The center offers practice amenities alongside the course, catering to both members and visitors exploring golf options in the central Netherlands. The location between major cities like Utrecht and Nijmegen makes it accessible for day trips, while the rural Betuwe setting provides a contrast to more urban environments. The course represents the type of accessible golf venue that supports the game's growth in the Netherlands outside the country's most prominent championship layouts.
Quick facts
- Location
- Zoelen, Gelderland, NL
- Access
- Public
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Difficulty
- 75.7/141
FAQ
Common questions about Applegaard-Kersengaard at Golfcentrum De Batouwe
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Applegaard-Kersengaard at Golfcentrum De Batouwe is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Applegaard-Kersengaard is 71.
The slope rating at Applegaard-Kersengaard is 141.
Applegaard-Kersengaard is a 18-hole course.

