Meland Golf Club

Meland Golf is one of Norway's most beautiful and challenging golf courses. Located just a 40-minute drive north of Bergen, in the scenic municipality of Alver, you'll find Meland Golf – a spectacular 18-hole championship course renowned for its natural beauty, thrilling layout, and unforgettable golfing experience. With demanding holes, varied terrain, and stunning views, this is a course you won't forget anytime soon.

Meland Golf offers state-of-the-art facilities to ensure a top-notch experience for golfers of all skill levels:

• Spacious Driving Range – Perfect for warm-up or focused practice

• Short Game Area – Chipping and putting greens for sharpening your touch

• TrackMan Simulators – Three high-end indoor golf simulators

• Pro Shop – Fully stocked with the latest gear and apparel

• Café – Enjoy a meal or a drink before or after your round

• Camper Van Parking – Available with and without power connections

• Locker Rooms and Toilets – Located at the clubhouse

• On-Course Toilets – Available after holes 8 and 13

An Unforgettable Challenge

Meland Golf is known for being one of Norway’s toughest courses – but also one of the most rewarding. Former U.S. President Bill Clinton famously said:

“Today I have played one of the most beautiful and difficult golf courses ever. And if you are going to be humiliated on a golf course, you should do it in such beautiful surroundings as Meland.”

And Norwegian golf star Viktor Hovland, when asked about Norway’s most difficult hole on the "Fore!" podcast, replied: “Hole 3 at Meland is pretty wild. Last time I played there I hit 9-iron, 4-iron, then 6-iron – haha!”

The course tests both precision and strategy, featuring:

• Unpredictable wind conditions

• Narrow fairways surrounded by forest

• Large, undulating greens

• Breathtaking views and nature experiences

• No traffic or urban noise – just the sound of nature

• Less rainfall than central Bergen – better playing conditions thanks to Fløksand’s microclimate

But don’t be intimidated – with six different tee options ranging from 3,500 to 6,200 meters, you can tailor the challenge to your level.

To make your golf day as smooth and enjoyable as possible, Meland Golf offers:

• 20 Golf Carts – Available in all weather thanks to dedicated cart paths

• Trolley Rentals – Manual and electric options

• Club Rentals – For both right- and left-handed players, men and women

PING and Karsten Solheim’s Connection to Meland Golf

Meland Golf has a close partnership with PING, the golf brand founded by Karsten Solheim. Born in Austrheim, just outside of Meland, Solheim emigrated to Seattle with his family at a young age. A trained engineer, he started playing golf at 42 after being invited by colleagues at General Electric. Struggling on the greens, he invented a revolutionary putter – laying the foundation for PING’s global success.

Each year, Meland Golf hosts the Karsten Memorial Ping Tournament – a major event we are incredibly proud of, attracting up to 500 players over three competition days. The Solheim family visits Meland for this special weekend, celebrating Karsten’s legacy and contribution to the world of golf.

Welcome – Whether Solo or in a Group

Meland Golf warmly welcome individual players and groups alike. For groups of more than 8 people, we recommend booking in advance to secure your preferred tee time.

How to get to Meland Golf Club:

It takes about 40 minutes to drive from Bergen city centre to Meland. Follow the E39 north from Bergen and then Fv564. Free parking is available. By bus, the journey takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. Timetables can be found at Skyss.no.

Transport to Meland Golf Club, fixed price from Bergen with Nordhordland Taxi:

Passenger car for 1–4 people.

Weekdays: NOK 1650

Weekends and public holidays: NOK 2100

9-seater minibus. 8 passenger seats. (Recommended for groups of more than three passengers)

Weekdays: NOK 1950

Weekends and public holidays: NOK 2500

Note: Must be booked the day before between 08:00 and 16:00. Tel. 03020.

Meland Golf Club currently does not offer accommodation, but has an agreement with the nearest hotel, Alver Hotel, which offers "golf rates."

Booking:

Bookings are made via the national booking system Golfbox. For international visitors who do not have a Golfbox profile, you can book by email or phone. The prices are then the following:

• Green fee weekdays: NOK 1250

• Green fee weekends: NOK 1250

• Golf cart rental: NOK 490 per round

• Rental clubs: NOK 250 per round