Courses in Iceland

Golfklúbbur Kópavogs og Garðabæjar (GKG) was founded 24 March 1994 and is one of Iceland's largest golf clubs, based between Kópavogur and Garðabær. The club operates two courses: the 18-hole Leirdalsvöllur (par 71) and the 9-hole Mýrin.

Golfklúbbur Akureyrar (GA) was founded in 1935 and is Iceland's second oldest golf club, after Golfklúbbur Reykjavíkur. The club operates the 18-hole course Jaðarsvöllur (par 71), which lies in scenic terrain with mounds and rocks used as teeing areas, as well as a 6-hole practice course that opened in 2017.

Golfklúbbur Álftaness (GÁ) was founded 14 May 2002 and operates the 9-hole Álftanesvöllur (par 32) on Álftanes by Þórukot - a shorter course well suited to players of all levels, with training facilities including a TrackMan driving range.

Golfklúbbur Bíldudals was founded in 1992. The members have built fine facilities at Litlueyrarvöllur near Bíldudalur, where an old residential house has been converted into a clubhouse, and the mountains in the valley shelter the course from weather and wind. The course has 9 holes and is played as par 70 over two rounds.

Syðridalsvöllur is a beautiful and challenging 9-hole golf course in Bolungarvík in the Westfjords, surrounded by magnificent nature with high mountains in the background and views over the fjord. The course is laid out among sand dunes and marram grass in Syðridalur, and is operated by Golfklúbbur Bolungarvíkur (founded 1982).

Golfklúbbur Borgarness was founded in 1973 and operates Hamarsvöllur, an 18-hole, par 71 course at Hamri in Borgarnes, about a 50-minute drive from Reykjavík. The course is relatively narrow with plenty of trees and water in play, and is known for its beautiful landscape and views over Borgarfjörður.

Golfklúbbur Brautarholts (GBR) lies on Kjalarnes, about a 30-minute drive from central Reykjavík. The club was founded in 2011, and the 18-hole course Brautarholtsvöllur (par 70) runs along a rocky coastline with views towards the sea, the city and Snæfellsjökull, and has been named among Europe's best courses by Golf World.

Golfklúbbur Byggðarholts (GBE) operates the 9-hole course Byggðarholtsvöllur south of Eskifjarðará, right by the village of Eskifjörður in Fjarðabyggð. The course has been in operation since 1979 and is described by the club as varied and very popular among both beginners and experienced players.

Golfklúbbur Fjallabyggðar operates the 9-hole course Skeggjabrekkuvöllur (par 66) in Ólafsfjörður, with views over Ólafsfjarðarvatn, the village and the entrance to Eyjafjörður. The club's own presentation also mentions a 9-hole course in Siglufjörður as part of the Fjallabyggð golf offering, but this course belongs administratively to Golfklúbbur Siglufjarðar (GKS) and is not part of this entry.

Golfklúbbur Fjarðabyggðar (GF) operates the 9-hole course Kollur in Reyðarfjörður in Fjarðabyggð. The course lies in sloping terrain and has par 70 (as an 18-hole equivalent, played over two rounds of 9 holes).

Golfklúbbur Fljótsdalshéraðs (GFH) operates the 9-hole course Ekkjufellsvöllur in Fellabær by Egilsstaðir. The course has par 35 (one par 5, six par 4s and two par 3s) and lies by the pond Torfstjörn in beautiful surroundings.

Golfklúbbur Grindavíkur (GG) operates the 18-hole course Húsatóftavöllur west of Grindavík, about 7 km from the Blue Lagoon (Bláa Lónið). Five holes lie along the coast while thirteen holes stretch north of the main road into a lava field, giving the course a distinctive and at times demanding character with great views.

Golfklúbbur Hellu (GHR) was founded on 22 June 1952 and operates Strandarvöllur, an 18-hole course between Hella and Hvolsvöllur about an hour's drive from Reykjavík. The course has a distinct links character with dunes and black sand bunkers, and offers views towards Hekla, Tindfjöll, Eyjafjallajökull and Vestmannaeyjar.

Skeljavíkurvöllur is a fine and challenging 9-hole golf course in Skeljavík, just outside Hólmavík in the Westfjords. The course is surrounded by dramatic landscape where high mountains and the fjord form a unique setting around the golf, and is operated by Golfklúbbur Hólmavíkur.

Golfklúbbur Hornafjarðar (GHH) operates Silfurnesvöllur, a 9-hole course beautifully situated in Höfn í Hornafirði with views towards mountains and glaciers. The course is accessible to players of all levels and has been the club's home course since its founding.

Húsafellsvöllur is a 9-hole golf course located at Húsafell in Borgarbyggð in Vesturland. The fairways follow the rivers Kaldá and Stuttá through birch forest, and the course demands precision since many holes lie over water or close to the forest.

Golfklúbbur Húsavíkur (GH) was founded in 1967 and operates the 9-hole course Katlavöllur, with stream crossings and slopes and views over Skjálfandi bay and Húsavíkurfjall. The club opened a new clubhouse in 2023 and places emphasis on youth work.

Golfklúbbur Hveragerðis (GHG) was founded on 21 June 1993 and operates the 9-hole course Gufudalsvöllur in Gufudal by Hveragerði. The course lies in a distinctive landscape with open hot springs and the rivers Sauðá and Varmá along the route, and is considered one of the most popular 9-hole courses in Iceland.

Golfklúbbur Ísafjarðar (GÍ) was founded in 1967 and is the hub of golf on Ísafjörður. The club operates the 9-hole course Tungudalsvöllur (par 72) in Tungudalur, an outdoor recreation area with views towards the fjord, as well as its own 6-hole par-3 practice area (Efri Tungu völlur) on the other side of the river Tunguá, which is free to use.

Golfklúbbur Kiðjabergs (GKB), also known as White River Golf Course, was founded on 6 April 1993 and lies in Grímsnes along the river Hvítá. The 18-hole course was officially opened on 18 June 2005 and is privately owned - the club has itself financed all the construction, equipment and operation of the facility.

Bakkakotsvöllur is the nine-hole course of Golfklúbbur Mosfellsbæjar, located in Mosfellsdalur just outside Mosfellsbær. The course is shorter and more relaxed than the club's main course Hlíðavöllur, making it well suited for beginners, families and players looking for a quick round. Two sets of tees make it playable for all skill levels.

Golfklúbbur Mosfellsbæjar (GM) is one of the larger golf clubs in the capital region, formed by the merger of Golfklúbburinn Kjölur and Golfklúbbur Bakkakots in 2015. The club operates two courses: the 18-hole coastal course Hlíðavöllur and the 9-hole Bakkakot in Mosfellsdalur.

Golfklúbbur Mývatnssveitar (GKM) operates Krossdalsvöllur (also called Stekkholt), a 9-hole course with par 66 just above the village of Reykjahlíð by Mývatn in North Iceland. The club has no website of its own but is active on Facebook, and the course is open from 1 June to 30 September.

Golfklúbbur Norðfjarðar (GN) was founded in 1965 and operates the 9-hole course Grænanesvöllur at the head of Norðfjörður by Neskaupstaður. The course lies in beautiful landscape at the innermost part of the fjord and the club celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2025.