Durbuy at Five Nations Golf Club

Five Nations Golf Club sits in the rolling countryside near Durbuy in Belgium's Namur province, a region known for its forested hills and the winding Ourthe River valley. The course was designed by Gary Player, whose European portfolio includes several layouts that work with natural elevation changes and wooded settings. The routing here takes advantage of the Ardennes landscape, moving through mature woodland and open meadow with fairways that follow the land's contours rather than imposing dramatic reshaping.

The design reflects Player's tendency toward strategic variety, asking golfers to navigate doglegs, elevation shifts, and green complexes that reward accurate approach play. Water features appear on several holes, and the tree-lined corridors create definition without excessive tightness. The course serves both members and visitors, functioning as a destination layout in a part of Belgium better known for tourism centered on Durbuy's medieval town center and outdoor recreation than for concentrated golf development.

The club's name references the historical character of the broader region, which has seen shifting borders and cultural influences over centuries. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse that accommodates the mix of local membership and traveling golfers drawn to the Ardennes. The course provides a woodland parkland experience typical of continental European Player designs, where the challenge comes more from accuracy and course management than from severe hazards or extreme length.