Miklagard Golf, Norway Designed by Robert Trent Jones Junior, Miklagard’s championship course is not only considered Norway’s best by many – not to mention featuring on many ‘best in Europe’ lists – but is also just a ten-minute drive from Oslo, making it incredibly convenient too. The greens are super fast, but don’t let that put you off – see it more as a warning to be cautious. The practise facilities are world-class and the clubhouse has been built in a traditional Norwegian log cabin style. Countless European pros have atempted to get the beter of the course, with not many succeeding. Tough but beautiful. miklagardgolf.no
Miklagard Golf
Parnu Bay, Estonia Estonia may not technically be Scandinavia, but its proximity, as well as its similar landscape warrants its inclusion in this guide. Plus, Parnu Bay is such an incredible course that it would be a travesty to omit it. One of the most interesting new courses in world, Pinehurst meets Kiawah Island in spectacular style. This Lassi-Pekka Tilander design was an instant entrant to every ‘Top 100’ list that matered in Europe. Not only is the golf of bucket-list standard, the lively seaside resort of Pärnu is located just 120km from Tallinn and has beautiful white beaches and plenty of good spa hotels. parnubay.com
