
Old Course
Skjoldnæsholm Golf
About this course
Skjoldnæsholm Golf Club's Old Course sits in the countryside near Jystrup on the Danish island of Sjælland, roughly an hour southwest of Copenhagen. The course represents a collaboration between American architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. and Danish designer Otto Bojesen, blending international design sensibilities with local landscape character. The property occupies rolling terrain typical of the region, with mature woodland framing many holes and natural elevation changes that provide both strategic interest and scenic variety throughout the round. The routing takes advantage of the site's topography, moving through a mix of open and tree-lined corridors. Water features appear on several holes, adding tactical considerations to club selection and approach strategy. The design incorporates Jones's characteristic emphasis on risk-reward opportunities and visual clarity from the tee, while Bojesen's involvement likely ensured the course reflects Danish golfing traditions and suits the local climate and turf conditions. Skjoldnæsholm operates as a members' club with guest access, serving the regional golfing community in Sjælland. The facility includes multiple courses, with the Old Course functioning as the original and primary championship layout. The course provides a solid test for accomplished players while remaining accessible to members of varying abilities, a balance typical of European club courses designed in the late twentieth century.
Quick facts
- Location
- Jystrup, Sjælland, DK
- Access
- Public
- Designer(s)
- Otto Bojesen, Robert Trent Jones, Jr.
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 5,969 metres
Getting there
Skjoldnæsholm Golf is reached most conveniently via Copenhagen Airport (CPH), Denmark's primary international hub, situated roughly ninety minutes northwest of the club by car through the gently rolling countryside of eastern Sjælland. The drive itself traces a quiet progression from the urban periphery into Denmark's pastoral heartland, where beech forests and open farmland give way to the manicured grounds of this exclusive estate club. For those arriving by private aviation, Roskilde Airport (EKRK) lies considerably closer, offering a more discreet entry point just thirty minutes from Skjoldnæsholm's gates. The final kilometers unfold along country roads that speak to the club's deeply rooted Danish character - a serene approach befitting one of Scandinavia's most intimate and architecturally distinguished golf destinations.

FAQ
Common questions about Old
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Old was designed by Otto Bojesen and Robert Trent Jones, Jr..
Yes. Old is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Old is 71.
Old plays 5,969 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
Old is a 18-hole course.



