9-hole short course
Academy Course
The full experience in half the time
Academy Course
The Academy Course is a unique 9-hole course with challenges for even the established golfer.
The Great Northern Academy Course is built in the same uncompromising quality and style as the Great Northern Golf Course.
Experience undulating fairways, a challenging course design – and beautiful surroundings.
It is a “short course” experience that can be the setting for both dedicated talent development and as a complement
to the challenging and long 18-hole course, Great Northern Course.
academy course
A short course experience,
is nothing less than a long-lasting memory
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Course Guide
Start your preparations today and let the excitement begin. Read up on your experience and see the results on your scorecard when the day arrives.
A hobby for the rest of your life
Great Northern
Golf Club
As a member, you get access to our Nicklaus-designed courses, state-of-the-art training facilities and an active club life where community and quality go hand in hand. Whatever your level, we offer memberships that give you access to unique experiences all year round.
well begun is half done
Before Your Round
Get the best conditions for an unforgettable experience and get an overview of all internships before your round
– so all you have to do is focus on your next shot and fully enjoy your experience here with us.
ARRIVAL & PARKING
We are currently in the process of expanding our parking area. Please use the temporary walkway from the parking lot to the golf reception. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding. There is free parking in the area – including disabled spaces and electric car bays (Clever & Spirii).
WELCOME & CHECK-IN
To ensure the best possible experience, we recommend that you arrive at least one hour before your tee time. Upon arrival, please confirm your tee time at the Golf Clubhouse at the Driving Range, where our staff will be ready to welcome you and hand out your scorecard. Simply follow the signs marked “GOLF” from the parking lot. If you have booked a golf stay or accommodation, please go to the main building and follow the signs marked “RESTAURANT“.
CHANGING
The restaurant building has changing facilities with toilets, lockers, shower facilities, towels, shampoo and other practical necessities. There are also four toilets, one of which includes a shower, located in the Golf Clubhouse. However, we recommend that our guests primarily use the changing facilities at the restaurant as these are closest to the end of the round.
RESTAURANT
Our restaurant offers dishes prepared with local ingredients and a focus on high quality.
Table reservation
If you want to enjoy lunch or dinner in connection with your round of golf, we recommend that you reserve a table before arrival. The last time to order food is at 21:00. If you have allergies or special needs, please inform us at least 2 days before arrival so our kitchen can accommodate you.
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TRAINING FACILITIES
Our training facilities are available before the round, and there is free access to practice balls on the Driving Range. When the weather permits, you can tee off on grass, while in the winter or in case of persistent rain, you can use the covered boxes with mats. On the putting and chipping greens, please use your own balls.
For personal training, contact academy@greatnorthern.dk to book lessons with one of our trainers.
ADD-ONS
We recommend buying a buggy as the course is relatively long to walk and there are large differences in altitude, which makes the round more comfortable.
- Buggy: 400 DKK (700 DKK for 2 rounds on the same day)
- Electric trolley: 150 DKK
- Pull-trolley: 50 DKK
- Rental kit (TaylorMade): 500 DKK
We recommend that you follow the instructions on the screen in the buggy during the round. During course maintenance, some holes may be marked as “Cart Path Only” and we ask you to respect these instructions.
PROSHOP
Adjacent to the reception in the Golf Clubhouse you will find our Proshop, which offers an exclusive selection of golf equipment, clothing and accessories. Here you have the opportunity to buy a souvenir to remember your visit.
Opening hours:
- Opens one hour before first start time
- Monday-Thursday: 08:00-20:00
- Friday-Sunday and public holidays: 08:00-18:00
COURSES & REQUIREMENTS
Great Northern Course (18 holes)
Available for players with a course permit and handicap 36 or lower.
Academy Course (9 holes)
Available for players with course permission and handicap 54 or lower.
Calculate your playing handicap on both courses – click here
RECOMMENDED TEE BOXES
To ensure an optimal experience, we recommend the following tee locations based on your handicap. If it’s your first time playing the course, it may also be a good idea to go one tee spot further forward than the recommendation.
Men’s
- GN I: Handicap 5 or lower – 6,347 m
- GN II: Handicap 5-15 – 5,892 m
- GN III: Handicap over 15 – 5,242 m
Ladies
- GN IIII: Handicap over 10 – 4,562 m
- GN III: Handicap 10 or lower – 5,242 m
ABOUT THE COURSE
Great Northern is one of Northern Europe’s most accomplished and well-designed golf courses. Designed by renowned American architectural firm Nicklaus Design, the course combines classic golf aesthetics with modern functionality and exquisite course architecture. The course design clearly bears the Nicklaus Design signature with large, shaped bunkers, strategic lakes and precisely laid out greens that reward smart play and precision .
Course characteristics
- Par 72 championship course of approximately 6,775 meters from the back tee.
- Multiple tee locations per hole, so both amateur and elite players can find a challenge that suits their level.
- Excellent drainage and state-of-the-art maintenance, ensuring the course stays sharp all year round.
Signature Holes
- Hole 18: The signature hole and impressive finishing hole with views towards the clubhouse from the island green, ideal to round off a memorable round.
- Hole 3: Great Northern’s most beautiful view with a panorama of the Great Belt, Kerteminde Nord and Odense Fjord – perfect for a team photo.
- Hole 9: A beautiful par 3 with water in play throughout and a green complex that requires precision off the tee.
DIGITAL COURSE GUIDE
Take your preparation to the next level and make your round even better with our digital course guide.
The guide is available as an app for both iOS and Android:
Android: Download here
iOS: Download here
TRACK SERVICE
To ensure a pleasant experience on the track, our Track Service/Marshall is available. A track service trolley runs continuously and offers cold and hot drinks, snacks and sweets. You can also order freshly made sandwiches from the trolley.
Contact Track Service:
+45 52 21 18 87
FLOW & MERGING OF BALLS
A typical playing time is approximately 4 hours and 20 minutes for a 4-ball.
To ensure a comfortable pace of play and increase the availability of start times, 1-, 2- and 3-balls will be combined into larger groups as much as possible.
FROST & COURSE CLOSURE
In case of frost or maintenance, the course may be temporarily closed; the course staff will determine the opening time. Ongoing maintenance and events may also result in temporary closures.
SAFETY
For emergencies on the course, please contact the golf reception. On the course, this should only be used for emergencies – in life-threatening situations call 1-1-2.
Defibrillators are located at the reception in the clubhouse, restaurant, Driving Range and in the course service car, so you and your fellow players can feel safe throughout the round.
During thunderstorms it is recommended to seek shelter in the toilets on the course, which act as shelters. It is your own responsibility to seek shelter and ensure that you stay safe during storms.
Contact Golf Reception:
+45 52 21 17 64
TOILETS
Toilets and drinking water can be found after holes 4, 13 and 17 and at the 9th tee via the stairs to the Golf Clubhouse.
PETS
You are welcome to bring dogs and other pets on our outdoor terrace by the restaurant – and on the outdoor areas in general.
However, dogs and other pets are not allowed on the golf courses, hotel rooms, restaurant, spa, reception and other indoor facilities.
GOLF etiquette
To ensure an optimal experience for you as a guest and for those who come after, we kindly ask you to follow the golf etiquette:
We do not encourage putting turf in place. Instead, throw the turf into the high rough and fill the turf holes with the sand mixture from the bottles set up on the course.
LOCAL RULES
- All yellow, red and blue poles/plates, distance markers, manhole covers, trash cans, signs and benches are non-removable obstacles. Mitigation according to Rule 16.1.
- When playing on hole 9 on the Great Northern Course
If a player does not know if the ball is in the penalty area on Hole 9, the player may play a provisional ball following one of the 3 relief options in Rule 17.1d or in the drop zone. When determining whether the provisional ball becomes the ball in play:
– if the original ball is found outside the penalty area, continue with the provisional ball.
– if the original ball is found in the penalty area within 3 minutes – the player may choose to either play the original ball as it lies or continue with the provisional ball.
– if the original ball is not found within 3 minutes or it has become a fact or a virtual certainty that it is in the penalty area – the player must continue with the provisional ball.
Approved by DGU, October 2025
WATCHERS & CADDIES
Each player is welcome to bring one spectator or caddie.
If you wish to bring more than one, we would like to hear from you in advance so we can make arrangements before your visit.
GOLF STAY
Get the full Great Northern Experience with a golf stay from DKK 2,595 per person including green fees.
See all our stays here
GREAT NORTHERN SPA
End the day in our 4,500 m² spa area filled with tranquility and well-being or pamper your body with an exclusive treatment.
Read more about Great Northern Spa
CANCELLATION & PAYMENT
All changes or cancellations must be made in writing to: golf@greatnorthern.dk
Reservations can be canceled free of charge up to 1 hour before tee time.
No deposit is required – settlement is made on the day.
Payment can be made by cash, credit card or MobilePay (some card fees may apply).
DRESS CODE
When dressing in the club and on the courts, we recommend common sense.
Please avoid jogging and work clothes.
ADDRESS
Great Northern
Great Northern Avenue 1
5300 Kerteminde
OPENING HOURS
Monday-Thursday: 08.00-21.00
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 08.00-18.00
Driving Range Open during shop opening hours
Opening hours are valid until March 15, 2026.
CONTACT
Phone:
During normal opening hours: +45 52 21 17 64
Outside normal opening hours: +45 33 33 77 11
E-mail:
golf@greatnorthern.dk
TRAVEL TIMES:
Odense – Kerteminde: 30 min
Copenhagen-Kerteminde: 1 hour 40 min
Aarhus-Kerteminde: 1 hour 50 min
Lillebæltsbroen-Kerteminde: 50-55 min
Great Belt Bridge-Kerteminde: 30 – 35 min.
