HET RIJK VAN NIJMEGEN
🇳🇱 Groesbeek, Gelderland, NL
Designed by Paul Rolin
Het Rijk van Nijmegen sits in Groesbeek, a municipality in the Gelderland province near the German border, occupying gently rolling terrain characteristic of the Nijmegen hill country. The course was designed by Paul Rolin, a Dutch architect who has worked on several layouts in the Netherlands and Belgium. The routing takes advantage of the region's modest elevation changes, which are notable in a country otherwise known for its flatness, providing natural movement and variety across the property.
The landscape around Groesbeek includes mixed woodland and agricultural land, and the course incorporates these features into its design. The area has historical significance from World War II, particularly the Operation Market Garden campaign, though the course itself focuses on providing a parkland golf experience within this regional context. The layout offers a combination of tree-lined fairways and more open holes, with strategic bunkering and water features that require thoughtful course management.
Het Rijk van Nijmegen serves as a regional facility for golfers in the Nijmegen area, offering both competitive play and recreational rounds. The club maintains a traditional Dutch golf club atmosphere, with the course providing a solid test for members and visitors familiar with European parkland designs. The setting, with views toward the surrounding hills and forests, gives the course a distinct character compared to the flatter courses found in much of the western Netherlands.
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Nijmeegsebaan 10 t/m 18 en Groesbeeksebaan Noord was designed by Paul Rolin.
Yes. Nijmeegsebaan 10 t/m 18 en Groesbeeksebaan Noord at Het Rijk van Nijmegen is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Nijmeegsebaan 10 t/m 18 en Groesbeeksebaan Noord is 72.
Nijmeegsebaan 10 t/m 18 en Groesbeeksebaan Noord is a 18-hole course.