Hovås · Sweden · Vastra Gotaland
Göteborgs Golf Klubb
Hovås Course
Hovås Course holds a significant place in Västra Götaland golf. It is Sweden's oldest club, set in a coastal landscape. Located in Hovås, in the Vastra Gotaland region, this course is situated on coastal parkland terrain. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique Swedish golf experience, defined by its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Hovås Course for its architectural, historical, or territorial value in the World Golf Atlas.
parkland · 18 holes · Par 71 · 5,900 m · 1902
At a glance
Hovås Course holds a significant place in Västra Götaland golf. It is Sweden's oldest club, set in a coastal landscape. Located in Hovås, in the Vastra Gotaland region, this course is situated on coastal parkland terrain. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique Swedish golf experience, defined by its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Hovås Course for its architectural, historical, or territorial value in the World Golf Atlas.
Geography & setting
Hovås Course is located in Hovås, in the Vastra Gotaland region of Sweden. The course unfolds across coastal parkland terrain. This geographical description should be complemented by details on the exact soil types, elevation, prevailing exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Hovås Course holds an important place in the golf history of Västra Götaland. Le plus ancien club de Suède dans un paysage côtier.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, a par 71, and measures approximately 5900 meters from the championship tees. It leverages its coastal parkland setting to define angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.goteborgsgk.org/