Pickala Golf

Pickala Golf's Forest course is located in Siuntio, in the Uusimaa region of southern Finland, approximately 50 kilometers west of Helsinki. The course was designed by Jan Sederholm, a Finnish golf architect who has contributed to the development of several courses in Finland and the Nordic region. The layout reflects the natural characteristics of the Finnish landscape, incorporating the forested terrain and topographical features typical of the area. The course routing works through dense pine and mixed forest, requiring accuracy off the tee and strategic course management. Elevation changes are moderate but present, and the tree-lined fairways create distinct corridors that reward placement over distance. Water features, common in Finnish golf course design, likely come into play on several holes, adding variety to the challenge. The natural setting provides a quiet, secluded atmosphere characteristic of golf in the Finnish countryside. Pickala Golf serves the local golfing community in the Siuntio area and attracts players from the greater Helsinki metropolitan region seeking a forest golf experience. The club operates within the Finnish golf season, which typically runs from late spring through early autumn. The course offers a straightforward test of golf that emphasizes accuracy and course management rather than length, making it accessible to a range of skill levels while still presenting challenges for accomplished players navigating the tree-lined layout.