Het Rijk van Nunspeet

The Noord-Oost course at Het Rijk van Nunspeet occupies terrain in the Veluwe region of Gelderland, an area characterized by sandy soils, pine and deciduous forest, and rolling topography shaped by glacial activity. Designed by Paul Rolin, a Dutch architect active in the mid-to-late twentieth century, the layout reflects the naturalistic design principles common to heathland courses in the Netherlands, where routing typically works through and around existing woodland rather than imposing geometric patterns on the land. The course navigates forested corridors and more open heath-like stretches, with elevation changes that are modest but meaningful in the context of Dutch golf. Fairways tend to be framed by mature trees, and greens are often positioned to reward strategic approach angles. The sandy subsoil provides firm playing conditions and allows for the kind of ground game more typical of links or heathland courses than parkland designs built on heavier soils. Het Rijk van Nunspeet operates as a members' club and also accommodates visitors, serving both local golfers and those traveling through the Veluwe. The region itself is known for outdoor recreation, and the club sits within a landscape that includes nature reserves and small villages. The Noord-Oost course represents a solid example of mid-century Dutch golf architecture, emphasizing playability and integration with the natural environment rather than dramatic visual statements or extreme length.