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Scan Magazine | Special Theme | 8 Golf Courses to visit in Sweden 2015
In the name of exceptional golf Named as Sweden’s most beautiful entrance in relation to golfing, Bokskogen’s Golf Club will give you magnificent scenery from the very start to the very finish. Situated on a natural parkland close to the city of Malmö, Bokskogen offers golfing experiences you’ll be hard pressed to forget. Welcome! By Astrid Eriksson | Photos: Pa ̈r-Martin Hedberg
“Usually, members chose their clubs based on closeness to their home,” says Thomas Ahlberg, CEO of Bokskogen’s Golf Club. “However, 66 per cent of our members drive past at least four other courses on their way to us. That says a lot.” Bokskogen’s Golf Club proudly presents two 18-hole courses, both equally mesmerising and
equally good. Ahlberg describes the older of the two as a tough park course. “It’s an old tournament course, demanding a lot from the golfer,” he explains. “The tenth hole is very close to our restaurant, so when you are preparing your putt, don’t be surprised if you find yourself with an audience,” he says with a laugh.
are extremely memorable,” Ahlberg promises, “and we constantly have people coming back for more.” And why wouldn’t they? The breathtaking nature stretches far beyond the courses, both situated in the city of Malmö’s recreational grounds. “The locations offer a lot of complements for the players and their families,” Ahlberg continues. Hiking in the proximities or enjoying a meal or a drink in the restaurant, the choices are many and, rest assured, Bokskogen’s Golf Club is here to give you the best experience possible.
The slightly newer course is a bit shorter and rather tricky. “You have to calculate every move and swing,” Ahlberg says, “but you do so in the most beautiful setting imaginable.” Indeed, the beauty of Bokskogen's Golf Club and courses cannot be overstated. “Many holes
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