Going for Golf

Falsterbo

A little further along the peninsula – right on the very tip in fact – lies the quite brilliant Falsterbo. Dating from 1909, it’s one of the few true links in continental Europe; a spectacular layout so authentic that it would sit well on the Ayrshire coast or alongside Lancashire’s links legends.

In reality, it’s the Baltic Sea and the Oresund that provide the aquatic interest in an area that is as popular with birdwatchers as it is with golfers. Nine holes were laid out around the towering lighthouse when the club was formed in 1909, with a local doctor called Gunner Bauer adding a further nine in 1930. Only two of the original nine remain, but after extensive renovation in the last decade, the course has been restored to the natural and harmonious layout envisaged by the good doctor.

The closing holes are what really make the course so special with the par-four 17th and reachable par-five 18th flanked on one side by water and sand dunes on the other. If you want a truly authentic links experience, this is the place to come. Being located in a preservation area, it’s also one of the most serene and naturally beautiful places to visit. No trip to Skåne would be complete without a day at Falsterbo – and no golfing trip to Sweden should be without a visit to Skåne.