Going for Golf

Ljunghusens

Located on a stunning stretch of links land on the Falsterbo peninsula, Ljunghusens is one of those courses that is best described as a pleasant surprise. It’s not as well known and doesn’t have the same tournament pedigree as some of the other courses in the region, but make no mistake, this is a superb place to play golf. Built on a flat spit of sandy coastline, it boasts all the elements of a classic links and plays exactly that way. Indeed, it is often said that the original nine holes (now holes 19-27) are among the most authentic links holes to be found anywhere in the country.

Unusually, much of the course is also swathed in glorious heather which turns a deep purple in summer, perhaps explaining the name (Ljunghusen means ‘Heather House’). This wizened course opened in 1932 and is protected from development because it is a sanctuary for flora and fauna. As a result it’s not uncommon to find yourself being watched by ornithologists, with bird-watchers drawn to the area hoping to catch a glimpse of one of the many rare species that regularly appear. In this wonderful state of natural isolation Ljunghusens is a delight to play. Your game comes under attack from all sides, with 80 bunkers, 12 water hazards and howling Baltic winds doing their best to turn pars into bogeys, but this is just part of the fun. If you like golf in its most natural state, it really is hard to go wrong here.