Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr and opened in 2002, Miklagard is one of those modern courses that didn't waste any time getting noticed. It's regularly talked about as one of Norway's stand-out venues and it has been tipped as a Scandinavian top-ten contender in more than a few golf circles.
The European Tour even sponsored the build with a pretty simple brief: create a venue capable of hosting tournament golf at the highest level. Right, so what does that mean for your round?
In short, it's a proper thinking golfer's test. The routing makes the most of the natural terrain and asks you to hit the right shape into the right part of the fairway if you want straightforward approaches. Driving feels generous from the correct tees, but you'll soon find the real work is on the way in, with well-placed bunkers and green contours that can turn a slightly loose iron into a tough up-and-down.
Conditioning is a big part of the appeal too. When it's set up firm and quick the greens can be seriously slippery, while missed fairways are usually punished enough to keep you honest without making the whole day feel like damage limitation.
If you're planning a Norway golf break and want a course built with tournament ambition rather than a gentle holiday resort vibe, Miklagard is well worth putting on the list.
Who is this for?
Golfers seeking a championship-standard course in Norway, groups looking to combine quality golf with Scandinavian travel and anyone wanting to play a Robert Trent Jones Jr design in a less-travelled corner of Europe.
Who is it best for?
Low to mid-handicap golfers who appreciate strategic design and tournament-level conditioning, plus societies and groups who want a genuine test of golf in a destination that offers something different from the usual European golf breaks.
