
Kempense Course
Kempense Golf Club
About this course
Kempense Golf Club sits in Mol, a municipality in the Antwerp province of Belgium known for its sandy soils and pine forests characteristic of the Kempen region. The course was designed by P. Imbert and P. Markland, though detailed records of the design timeline and specific contributions of each architect are not widely documented in major golf architecture references. The layout reflects the natural topography of the area, which typically features gently rolling terrain interspersed with stands of pine and heathland vegetation common to this part of northern Belgium. The Kempen landscape provides a distinctive setting that differs from the flatter polderlands found elsewhere in Belgium. Courses in this region often incorporate the sandy subsoil into their design, allowing for good drainage and firm playing conditions. The presence of mature trees and natural undergrowth creates definition between holes and adds strategic interest to shot-making. Kempense serves the local golfing community in the Mol area and the broader Antwerp region, offering a layout that takes advantage of the natural features available on the property. The club operates within the Belgian golf tradition, where regional courses provide accessible golf in settings shaped by local geography. While Kempense does not appear prominently in international rankings or major championship history, it represents the type of parkland-heathland course common to the Kempen, where design works with rather than against the existing landscape to create a playable and enjoyable round of golf.
Quick facts
- Location
- Mol, Antwerpen, BE
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1986
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- P. Imbert, P. Markland
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 5,295 metres
- Difficulty
- 77.6/140
- Course Vaults score
- 8.0
Getting there
Kempense Golf Club sits in the quiet Kempen region of Belgian Flanders, most easily reached via Brussels Airport (BRU), roughly ninety minutes to the northwest by car, or the closer regional hub at Antwerp Airport (ANR), a forty-five-minute drive away. From either gateway, the route winds southeast through the gently undulating Campine landscape - a terrain of pine forests, heathland, and small villages that feels worlds away from urban Belgium despite its proximity to major cities. The final approach to Mol carries you deeper into this serene, sparsely populated corner of Antwerpen province, where the club's understated entrance and immaculate grounds emerge from the surrounding woodland with the quiet discretion befitting one of Belgium's most respected private courses. The journey itself becomes part of the experience: a gradual descent into a landscape shaped by golf and nature in equal measure.

FAQ
Common questions about Kempense
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Kempense has a Course Vaults score of 8.0 out of 10 based on 5 logged golfers.
Kempense was designed by P. Imbert and P. Markland.
Yes. Kempense is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Kempense is 72.
Kempense plays 5,295 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Kempense is 140.

