Kungl. Drottningholms Golfklubb

Kungl. Drottningholms Golfklubb sits on the grounds adjacent to Drottningholm Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the private residence of the Swedish Royal Family, on the island of Lovön west of central Stockholm. The course was designed by Rafael Sundblom and opened in the early 1960s, making it one of the relatively few golf facilities in the world located within a royal palace park setting. The club holds a royal patronage, reflected in its "Kungl." (Royal) designation, and operates within the unique constraints and character of this historic landscape. The routing takes advantage of the natural terrain on Lovön, incorporating mature trees and gentle elevation changes characteristic of the Stockholm archipelago region. Sundblom's design works within the parkland setting, creating holes that move through wooded corridors and more open areas with views toward Mälaren, the lake that surrounds much of the property. The course layout respects the cultural and environmental significance of its location while providing a playable test for members and guests. The club maintains a traditional Swedish golf culture, with membership drawn largely from the Stockholm area. Access is typically limited to members and their guests, consistent with the private nature of both the club and the surrounding palace grounds. The setting distinguishes Drottningholms from other Stockholm-area courses, offering golf in an environment where the historical and natural landscape takes precedence over modern course architecture trends.