About golf in Norway | Golf in Oslo region

Considering its small population the number of golf courses in Norway is impressive. Golf is a sport that few people probably associate with Norway. If your golfing skills are less demanding you can find a number of small minigolf courses.

And if you are looking for a unique golf experience, there are occasional golf competitions on ice or snow. There are also places for indoor training. 

Select a destination below for golf possibilities in this destination:
Destination - - - - - - - - - - Oslo Geilo Gjøvik Gol/Golsfjellet Hadeland Hemsedal Lillehammer Kvitfjell Ringerike Stryn & Nordfjord Trysil  

Map of golf courses in Eastern / Southern Norway:

Golf is a growing sport in Norway. In total there are 117 000 golfplayers in Norway. 
Number of clubs: 206 (31/12-2003) 
Number of 18 holes courses: 39
Number of 9 holes courses: 70
Number of 6 holes courses: 44 with several more under construction.

While most of them are in the Oslo area and near the cities of Bergen, Stavanger and Trondheim, there are also some in smaller areas. Where capacity allows, guests can play for the green fee, which normally amounts to NOK 150-350. The Norwegian Golf Federation can supply with further information on golf courses and golf clubs. Contact e-mail: ngf@golf.no 

Golf tuition
Golf courses are conducted by the different golf clubs around the country. Non-club member golfers can also participate in these courses when space allows.

Those who wish to participate in a golf course should contact the individual clubs directly. The Norwegian Golf Federation can supply with further information on golf courses and golf clubs. Contact e-mail: ngf@golf.no 

Indoor golf
Indoor golf is available mainly in the larger cities. Here the avid golfer is able to perfect his or her skills independent of the weather.
 
Winter golf
Although golfing on ice and snow is not a regular thing in Norway, there are special winter events held on occasion. This has been tried mostly in Hemsedal so far, but is expected to spread once golf enthusiasts catch on to the idea.