Polo Shirts, Midnight Sun, and Iceland's Hidden Golf Gems!
Hello friends! Steinn and Hildur here. We just had the most amazingly beautiful weather this weekend, and we finally got to play our first round of the year in just our polo shirts! Yes, you read that right, polo shirts in Iceland!
It officially feels like summer, and we celebrated the sunshine by playing one of our absolute favorite hidden gems: Hamarsvöllur at the Borgarnes Golf Club.
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The Charm of Borgarnes Golf Club
Here is our honest take on Hamarsvöllur: it isn’t some fancy, high-end, five-star resort. It is a true, authentic Icelandic countryside course.
But let us tell you, it is SO much fun and we absolutely love the vibe! The fairways are welcoming, the scenery is gorgeous, and it just feels like pure, joyful golf.
If you are planning a golf trip to Iceland and driving up the stunning coastal route from Reykjavik to Akureyri, Borgarnes is the perfect place to stretch your legs. Put it on your road trip list!
The Road to Akureyri & The Legendary Arctic Open
Speaking of driving up to Akureyri, if you time your trip just right, you can experience something truly magical.
The Akureyri Golf Club is the northernmost 18-hole golf course in the world, and every year around the Summer Solstice, they host the legendary Arctic Open.
Imagine teeing off late in the evening and playing a 36-hole tournament over two nights, with the sun barely dipping below the horizon. It is a spectacular international event where you play midnight golf in a breathtaking natural setting. If you ever want an unforgettable golfing memory, playing the Arctic Open under the midnight sun is the ultimate bucket-list experience!
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Our Summer Filming Adventure
This beautiful polo-shirt weekend officially kicks off our summer filming schedule for the Beyond 50 YouTube channel! We will be spending the entire summer capturing rounds across Europe and right here at home in Iceland.
Our mission? We want to film at least the top 5 golf courses in Iceland, capture the incredible experience of playing golf in the midnight sun, and show you our genuine, beautiful side of Icelandic golf. No fluff, no ego, just two golfers over 50 having the time of their lives.
The Top 5 Icelandic Golf Courses You Must See
As we gear up for our summer tour, here are five spectacular Icelandic golf courses that every traveling golfer should look into (and that we plan to showcase!):
Keilir Golf Club: Our home golf club in Iceland. Located just 15 minutes from downtown Reykjavik, this course is famous for its massive contrast. The front nine weaves through a rugged lava field, while the back nine plays on a beautiful peninsula with spectacular glacier views.
Keilir Golf Club
Brautarholt Golf Club: Situated roughly 30 minutes from Reykjavik, this breathtaking course lies by the sea, winding through lava fields and along dramatic cliffs overlooking the ocean. It is one of the most visually impressive layouts in the country.
Vestmannaeyjar Golf Club (Westman Islands): One of the oldest clubs in Iceland, established in 1938. You actually play the front nine inside an old volcanic crater, while the back nine stretches out by the Atlantic Ocean.
Oddur Golf Club (Urriðavöllur): A stunning heathland course located in Garðabær. It is flanked by lava from a dormant volcano and offers a thrilling experience surrounded by nesting moor birds.
Akureyri Golf Club (Jaðarsvöllur): Home to the famous Arctic Open! This is the most northerly 18-hole golf course in the world, offering a unique championship layout right near the "capital of the north".
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Here is link to the Arctic open
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Get ready for some amazing views, a lot of laughs, and probably a few lost balls. We can't wait to share this adventure with you all!
