June 2012

Molenhoek, Netherlands

This month's featured course is the 2012 Dutch Open venue, Molenhoek. Coming from the A73 or from Malden Molenhoek take the first exit, Ringbaan. Coming by train? Then it's 10 to 15 minutes walk from station Mook-Molenhoek. In the area locally known as "The Pit" lies one of NPPB's newest courses. Pitch and Putt Molenhoek is located behind the tennis and squash center in Molenhoek.

There are many interesting holes at Molenhoek.

The 1st at 50 metres is a relatively easy opener - Index 18. On the 45 metre 3rd, rated Index 5, it's essential to play to the right of the flag. Too far left is heavily punished! The beautiful 4th measures 59 metres downhill. It's Index 10 and the pitch needs to carry tall trees to reach the green. Hole 14 plays just 43 metres over the pit but it is Index 12. Statistically the toughest hole is the Index 1 18th. Measuring 57 metres, this assignment calls for a pitch to avoid trees on the right and heavy bunkering around the green.

Course Records at Molenhoek:
Score: 45 (new course)
Player: Bram Artz
Date: 25-08-2011
Home course: Pitch&Putt Molenhoek

'The Old Course' Molenhoek
Score: 45
Player: Bram Artz
Date: 30-09-2009
Home course: Pitch&Putt Molenhoek

Texas Scramble record
Players: Bram Artz, Harry Reynolds, Dennis Wijers and Wilbert Wijers
Date: 28-07-2011
Score: 37

 

Molenhoek is situated close to other Netherlands Pitch and Putt courses - Overbetuwe (2005 European championship venue) and Papendal (2008 World Cup hosts). .

Hole 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Length 50 57 45 59 49 45 67 53 66 50 59 55 70 43 46 65 63 57
Index 18 9 5 10 2 16 13 14 7 17 15 6 3 12 8 4 11 1

 

Course address is:
Sportpark the Lyre
Lierweg 2C
6584 DC Molenhoek