The best golf courses in Iceland

Brautarholt Golf Club is a dramatic 12-hole public links course perched on the coast circa 30 minutes north of Reykjavik, designed by Edwin Roald. Opened in 2011, the layout blends seamlessly with its rocky peninsula setting, offering ocean vistas and strategic holes shaped by the natural landscape. The course is widely recognized for its scenery and unique midnight golf opportunity.

Keilir Golf Club, established in 1967 on the Hvaleyri peninsula, is one of Iceland's premier courses. Originally a nine-hole layout by Magnus Gudmundsson, the course expanded under Niels Skjöld and Hannes Thorsteinsson. The front nine plays through dramatic lava fields, while the back nine winds along coastal farmland, offering a unique blend of links and peninsula styles.

Vestmannaeyjar Golf Club is the third oldest in Iceland, dating back to 1938. It was designed by Hannes Thorsteinsson with the back nine built in the 1990s. This spectacular 18-hole par 70 layout winds through a volcanic crater and seaside cliffs, offering breathtaking views and unique holes sculpted by nature.

Reykjavik Golf Club (Korpa) opened in 1997 and was designed by Hannes Thorsteinsson. This 18-hole course offers a rare blend of seaside links and parkland features, with the front nine along the Atlantic Ocean and the back nine bordering the Korpa River. It’s known for challenging layouts, modern facilities, and scenic Icelandic landscapes.

Oddur Golf Club near Reykjavik features the Urriðavöllur course, designed by Hannes Thorsteinsson. Opened as 9 holes in 1990 and expanded to 18 in 1997, the heathland course winds through lava fields and small trees, with views of the dormant volcano Búrfell. Oddur has hosted national championships and is regarded as one of Iceland's premier courses.

Akureyri Golf Club, founded in 1935, is Iceland’s second oldest club and home to the world’s northernmost 18-hole course. Designed and shaped by Magnus Gudmundsson and recently renovated by Edwin Roald, Jaðarsvöllur winds through ridges and rock outcrops, offering panoramic mountain and fjord views. Hosts the renowned Arctic Open and features strong practice and clubhouse amenities.

Sudurnes Golf Club, designed by Niels Skjold, is an 18-hole links course beside the sea outside Keflavik. The club is famed for its ocean views, varied routing, and challenging layout that suits a range of skill levels. It offers panoramic vistas of Reykjavik, nearby mountains, and the Snæfellsjokull glacier, appealing to locals and visitors.

Mosfellsbaer Golf Club features 18 holes stretching along the edge of Kollafjördur Bay, with undulating terrain, scenic ocean views, and a modern clubhouse. The championship Hlíðavöllur course was designed by Edwin Roald and is known for its generous fairways, lava rock hazards, and large greens. It regularly hosts Icelandic national championships.

Grafarholt, designed by Swedish architect Nils Skjöld and opened in 1963, is Iceland’s oldest 18-hole course and recognized as its top championship venue. Situated on varied terrain with lava and heather, this par-71 challenge features memorable city and mountain views, and frequently hosts leading national and international tournaments.

Leirdalur Golf Club features an 18-hole, par 71 championship course stretching 5,869 meters near Reykjavik, designed by Jan Sederholm and later enhanced by Andrés Guðmundsson. Known for its strategic bunkers and scenic fairways, Leirdalur delivers a memorable golfing experience in Iceland's capital region with quality practice and clubhouse facilities.

Selfoss Golf Club, founded in 1971, is a 9-hole public course situated along the banks of the Ölfusá river. Envisioned as an accessible, enjoyable inland layout with a par of 72, it features flat terrain, water hazards on several holes, and scenic surroundings typical of southern Iceland. Its welcoming atmosphere and solid maintenance have made it a favorite for local and visiting golfers.