Scan Magazine | Special Theme | Top Three Golf Destinations in Norway
Do not let the stunning fjord view get in the way of golfing Norway is full of aesthetically pleasing golf courses, but few are as stunning as Stjørdal Golf Club outside Trondheim. Celebrating 20 years this year, it has one six-hole short course and one 18-hole course overlooking the Trondheimsfjord. When you come here, we warn you: the view may get in the way of your golfing. By Helene Toftner | Photos: Stjørdal Golfklubb
Stjørdal Golf Club has been a meeting place for locals as well as visitors over the past 20 years. Located only five minutes from Trondheim Airport Værnes, it is a natural place to stop by on your way to or from further travels, with the sixhole short course giving you the perfect quick fix and the 18-hole course offering an excellent excuse to be outside all day. “We are open as long as the daylight allows, which means nearly 24/7 during the summer,” says the chairman of the board, Morten Gjønnes. The courses are of top-notch quality, so good in fact that Norwegian Champion36 | Issue 88 | May 2016
ships for both juniors and seniors have been hosted here. “The 18-hole course is made up by both woodland and parkland, offering some extra challenges and variation,” Gjønnes says. However, you do not need to be a semi-professional to enjoy at day at the club. “The six-hole course is particularly popular among beginners, as well as those popping in after a day’s work,” says Gjønnes and adds that they also offer practicing facilities with a large driving range, practice bunkers as well as a chipping and putting area. Moreover, you will find facilities including a pro shop with a small cafeteria and banqueting room for larger groups.
Stjørdal Golf Club enjoys one of the longest seasons in the region, normally open between mid-April and the end of October. With its short distance both to the airport and to Trondheim city centre, it is easily accessible both by public transport and by private car. To view the courses and book a game, please visit: www.stjordalgolf.no