ShortGolf Utrecht
Two short-game courses just outside Utrecht
ShortGolf Utrecht is situated at Sportpark Galecop in Nieuwegein, just outside Utrecht. The park has two 9-hole short golf courses: a Par 3 course and a Par 3|4 course. On site there is a brasserie for food and drinks. The driving range and practice facilities (putting green, chipping and practice zones) are free to use, with no green fee or membership required.
Tee times can be booked online as a green-fee player via the course booking page, or via the HGC Web App if you have an HGC account. Please note: reserving and cancelling tee times, and reserving a handicart, can only be done by phone.
What this means for your round: The Par 3 course is par 27 and measures 705 metres; on 5 holes water lies within 25 metres of the line of play, there are 6 bunkers and out of bounds applies on 3 holes. Hole 7, a par 3 with stroke index 2, is the hardest hole on this course. The Par 3|4 course is par 29 and measures 1,099 metres; on all 9 holes water lies close to the line of play, there are 10 bunkers and out of bounds does not apply. Hole 5, a par 4 with stroke index 1, is the hardest hole on this course. Together the two courses total 18 holes, par 56, measuring 1,804 metres.
In CaddiQ: Par 3 and Par 3/4.
At a glance
Par 3
Par 3/4
Par 3: hole by hole
| Hole | Par | SI | yellow | red | Watch out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 8 | 58 m | 58 m | water1 bunker |
| 2 | 3 | 6 | 56 m | 56 m | water1 bunker |
| 3 | 3 | 16 | 56 m | 56 m | out of bounds |
| 4 | 3 | 18 | 60 m | 60 m | no hazards |
| 5 | 3 | 10 | 92 m | 92 m | 1 bunker |
| 6 | 3 | 4 | 123 m | 123 m | out of bounds |
| 7 | 3 | 2 | 118 m | 118 m | water1 bunker |
| 8 | 3 | 12 | 67 m | 67 m | water1 bunker |
| 9 | 3 | 14 | 75 m | 75 m | water1 bunkerout of bounds |
Par 3/4: hole by hole
| Hole | Par | SI | yellow | red | Watch out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 5 | 232 m | 232 m | water2 bunkersout of bounds |
| 2 | 3 | 7 | 97 m | 97 m | water1 bunker |
| 3 | 3 | 15 | 58 m | 58 m | water |
| 4 | 3 | 17 | 45 m | 45 m | water |
| 5 | 4 | 1 | 245 m | 245 m | water3 bunkers |
| 6 | 3 | 9 | 93 m | 93 m | water2 bunkers |
| 7 | 3 | 11 | 60 m | 60 m | water |
| 8 | 3 | 13 | 88 m | 88 m | water |
| 9 | 3 | 3 | 181 m | 181 m | water2 bunkers |
Lengths in metres from the tee markers, SI = stroke index. "Water in play" = water within 25 m of the line of play. Data as mapped in CaddiQ; if in doubt, the club's scorecard applies.
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Frequently asked questions
How many holes does ShortGolf Utrecht have?
ShortGolf Utrecht has 18 holes in 2 loops: Par 3: 9 holes, par 27, 705 m from yellow; Par 3/4: 9 holes, par 29, 1,099 m from yellow.
How much is a green fee at ShortGolf Utrecht?
Par 3 course, 9 holes: € 11; Par 3/4 course, 9 holes: € 15.50; Juniors up to 17, per round (9 or 18 holes): € 10 (2026). According to the club; prices may change.
Can I play ShortGolf Utrecht as a visitor?
No course permit (baanpermissie) or handicap is required for either short golf course. Juniors up to and including 13 years of age are welcome when accompanied by an adult golfer; juniors aged 14 and over may play unaccompanied with a valid course permit or handicap. Tee times can be booked online as a green-fee player via the booking page, or exclusively by phone on 030 – 20 83 005.
What is the hardest hole at ShortGolf Utrecht?
According to the stroke index (SI 1): Par 3/4 hole 5 (par 4, 245 m from yellow, water in play, 3 bunkers).
On how many holes at ShortGolf Utrecht is water in play?
On 14 of the 18 holes there is water within 25 metres of the line of play.
Is there a caddie app for ShortGolf Utrecht?
Yes. CaddiQ knows every hole of ShortGolf Utrecht, with fairways, bunkers and water mapped by hand. On the course the app gives you a club and an aim point for every shot, using your own distances, the wind and the elevation. It works in your phone's browser with nothing to install, and is free until the end of March 2027.
Play ShortGolf Utrecht with a caddie
Open CaddiQ on your phone, choose ShortGolf Utrecht and the caddie works with your own distances, the wind and the elevation. No install, free until the end of March 2027.