
Public Course PAR-3
Golf Club Mergelhof
About this course
Golf Club Mergelhof operates a par-3 course in Gemmenich, a small village in the German-speaking community of eastern Belgium near the Dutch and German borders. The course was designed by Bruno Steensels, a Belgian golf architect who has worked on several projects in the Low Countries. The facility sits in the rolling countryside characteristic of this part of Liège province, where the landscape transitions from the flatter northern regions toward the more varied terrain of the Ardennes to the south. Par-3 courses in Belgium typically serve both as practice facilities for experienced players working on their short game and as accessible entry points for newcomers to golf. The format allows play to proceed at a comfortable pace and requires less land than a regulation course, making it well-suited to the relatively compact scale of Belgian golf properties. Gemmenich's location in the tri-border area places it within reach of golfers from three countries, though it remains a local facility rather than a destination course. The course likely features a variety of hole lengths and green complexes to test different aspects of the short game, from wedge play to mid-irons. Without extensive tournament history or widespread recognition in golf publications, Mergelhof functions primarily as a community amenity and practice venue for the region's golfers.
Quick facts
- Location
- Gemmenich, Liège, BE
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1997
- Designer
- Bruno Steensels
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 27
- Length
- 910 metres
- Difficulty
- 27.5/87
Getting there
The journey to Golf Club Mergelhof begins at Brussels Airport (BRU), roughly ninety minutes southeast by car through the gentle rolling countryside of the Belgian-German borderlands, or alternatively via Liège Airport (LGE) for a more direct approach of under an hour. From either hub, the route traces eastward through the Ardennes foothills, where dense forests and pastoral valleys gradually replace the urban periphery, leading into the quiet village of Gemmenich in the easternmost corner of the Liège province. The final kilometres wind through a landscape of mixed woodland and farmland before arriving at Golf Club Mergelhof, a modest but purposeful sanctuary where the understated elegance of Belgian golf culture meets the natural contours of this border region.

FAQ
Common questions about Public Course PAR-3 at Golf Club Mergelhof
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Public Course PAR-3 was designed by Bruno Steensels.
Yes. Public Course PAR-3 at Golf Club Mergelhof is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Public Course PAR-3 is 27.
Public Course PAR-3 plays 910 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Public Course PAR-3 is 87.
Public Course PAR-3 is a 9-hole course.


