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Ribbingsfors Course

Ribbingsfors Golfklubb

Gullspång, Västra Götaland, SE
9 holesPar 3635.9/140

About this course

Ribbingsfors Golf Club lies in Gullspång in Västra Götaland, in the western Swedish landscape of rolling terrain and mixed forest typical of the region. The course was designed by Janne Lundvall, a Swedish architect known for routing courses through natural topography rather than imposing dramatic earthwork. The design takes advantage of the site's natural contours and tree-lined character, creating a layout that feels integrated into its woodland setting. The course plays through a mix of open fairways and tree-lined corridors, with the undulating Scandinavian terrain providing natural elevation changes that influence play. Like many Swedish courses of its era and design philosophy, Ribbingsfors emphasizes strategic positioning and shot-making over length, with bunkering and green complexes that reward accuracy. The surrounding forest and water features typical of the region come into play on several holes, adding definition to the routing. Ribbingsfors serves the local golfing community in Västra Götaland and reflects the Swedish club tradition of accessible, well-maintained courses designed for members and visiting golfers. The club culture and membership base are rooted in the regional golf community, with the course functioning as a social and competitive hub for the area.

Quick facts

Location
Gullspång, Västra Götaland, SE
Access
Public
Year built
1991
Holes
9
Par
36
Difficulty
35.9/140

Getting there

The journey to Ribbingsfors Golfklubb begins at Gothenburg Landvetter Airport (GOT), Sweden's second-largest hub, situated roughly 90 minutes' drive southeast through the gentle, forested landscape of Västra Götaland. From there, the route traces inland from the coastal plains toward Gullspång, a transition marked by deepening pine forests and the quiet rhythm of rural Swedish roads, where small lakes and birch groves signal entry into the heart of the region's golfing countryside. The final approach winds through the characterful village of Gullspång itself before arriving at Ribbingsfors Golfklubb, where the club's manicured fairways and Nordic design emerge from the surrounding woodland - a serene arrival that captures the understated elegance of Swedish golf culture.

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Common questions about Ribbingsfors

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Ribbingsfors was designed by Janne Lundvall.

Yes. Ribbingsfors is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Ribbingsfors is 36.

The slope rating at Ribbingsfors is 140.

Ribbingsfors is a 9-hole course.

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