Gamla at Karlshamns Golfklubb

Karlshamns Golfklubb's Gamla course occupies terrain in the Blekinge region of southeastern Sweden, where the landscape reflects the characteristic mix of forest, granite outcroppings, and rolling topography found along this stretch of the Baltic coast. Douglas Brasier designed the layout, working with the natural contours and wooded corridors that define much of the property. The routing moves through stands of pine and deciduous trees, with elevation changes that require golfers to navigate both uphill and downhill approaches while managing the visual demands of tree-lined fairways.

The course reflects a traditional Swedish parkland style, where accuracy off the tee and thoughtful club selection into greens take precedence over pure length. Granite features and natural rock formations appear throughout the property, adding texture to the playing corridors and occasionally influencing strategy around greens and hazards. The design emphasizes position and course management, rewarding players who can shape shots and control trajectory in the often-present coastal breezes.

Karlshamn itself sits near the mouth of the Mieån River on the Baltic Sea, and the club serves as a regional fixture for golf in Blekinge. The Gamla course operates as the club's primary championship layout, hosting local and regional competitions within the Swedish golf calendar. The setting provides a quiet, forested environment typical of southern Swedish golf, where the game unfolds among natural features rather than manufactured drama.