Public

Par 3 Course

De Texelse Golfclub

De Cocksdorp - Texel, Noord-Holland, NL
9 holesPar 27

About this course

De Texelse Golfclub operates a par-3 course on the northern tip of Texel, the largest of the Dutch Wadden Islands in the North Sea. The club sits near De Cocksdorp, the island's northernmost village, in a landscape shaped by coastal winds, dune formations, and the maritime climate characteristic of the Wadden region. Texel's golf facilities developed to serve both island residents and the seasonal tourism that defines much of the island's economy, with the par-3 layout offering an accessible introduction to the game in this distinctive setting. The course occupies terrain typical of the Wadden Islands—relatively flat with gentle undulations, though the coastal location subjects play to persistent wind that can significantly affect club selection and shot-making even over short distances. The routing likely incorporates natural dune grasses and vegetation native to the island environment. Par-3 courses in Dutch coastal settings generally emphasize accuracy and wind management over distance, making them suitable for players of varying abilities while still presenting genuine challenge when conditions turn blustery. Texel itself attracts visitors for its beaches, nature reserves, and cycling routes, and the golf course functions as part of this recreational infrastructure. The island's relative isolation—accessible by ferry from Den Helder—gives the golfing experience a distinct character compared to mainland Dutch courses. The club serves both as a practice facility for serious golfers and a casual option for holiday visitors exploring the island's outdoor amenities.

Quick facts

Location
De Cocksdorp - Texel, Noord-Holland, NL
Access
Public
Holes
9
Par
27

Getting there

The journey to De Texelse Golfclub begins with a flight into Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), followed by a ninety-minute drive north through the polder landscapes of Noord-Holland to the ferry terminal at Den Helder. From there, a twenty-minute crossing aboard the TESO ferry delivers you to Texel, the largest and most southerly of the Wadden Islands, where the air turns salt-laced and the horizon opens to dunes and sky. The final leg winds north through the island's quiet villages and nature reserves to De Cocksdorp, where De Texelse Golfclub sits tucked among the windswept terrain near Texel's northern tip - a remote, elemental outpost accessible only to those willing to leave the mainland behind.

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Par at Par 3 is 27.

Par 3 is a 9-hole course.

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