Event: Women & Golf trip to 2026 Solheim Cup host venue - Bernardus, Netherlands

Monday 15th - Wednesday 17th September 2025

An EXCLUSIVE invitation for Women & Golf members, readers and their guests for a two-night golfing break at Bernardus Golf - host venue of the 2026 Solheim Cup. 

We are excited to announce our first golf trip to the Netherlands. Grab this chance to play the 2026 Solheim Cup host venue course one year before the professionals. In fact, not once, but twice.

The golf break will include:

• Accommodation at the 4-star eco-certified Van der Valk Hotel 's-Hertogenbosch-Vught
• All meals included - dinner (with drinks), bed and breakfast
• Two rounds of golf on the Championship course at Bernardus Golf
• Complimentary Clicgear (push) trolley* (Buggy hire is €55 per 18 holes, weather dependent)
• Unlimited Titleist balls on the Driving Range
• An unparalleled short game area in Europe, praised by national and international press
• 2 large putting areas
• Complimentary on-course catering
• Two “halfway houses” at hole 8 (food & drinks) and 13 (drinks) - includes wraps, sandwiches, wine and soft drinks
• A FREE course guide
• Complimentary use of spa & sports facilities (sauna, hammam, gym, tennis court, swimming pool)

*Please note: flights and transfers are not included - see foot of page for travel details*

History

Original owner

Dutch entrepreneur Sander van Gelder, renowned past owner of Portugal’s Vale do Lobo resort, initially spearheaded the development of Bernardus Golf. However, progress stalled when van Gelder stepped away from the project due to ill-health. In 2016, prominent Dutch businessman Robert van der Wallen (founder of Brand Loyalty) stepped in, transforming it into a high-profile undertaking.

Famous architect undertakes transformation

With additional land acquired, acclaimed architect Kyle Phillips, noted for his work on the Lage Vuursche course near Utrecht, was engaged to bring the vision to life. The site, an ancient sandy plain, underwent a remarkable transformation. The topsoil was excavated to reveal a sandy sub-layer beneath. The extracted sand was redistributed across the course, creating ideal playing conditions while the removed topsoil was repurposed to fill the mining voids.

To accelerate the natural aesthetic, vast amounts of native heather were transplanted, lending the course an authentic heathland feel. Mature specimen trees dotted throughout further enhanced the sense of maturity and natural integration.

The course incorporates water hazards strategically, particularly on the front nine where lakes influence play on holes 2, 7, and 8. A smaller pond on the 17th feeds a ditch that runs alongside the 18th fairway, adding an element of drama near the finish. Bunkers are a standout design feature, with rugged, steep-faced sand traps sculpted into ridges that challenge golfers both visually and strategically.

Bernardus is divided into three distinct areas: a central section housing the cutting-edge clubhouse, a vast practice facility, and an eight-room lodge near key holes 1, 9, 17, and 18; and two outer areas—one with water-heavy holes (2–8) and another with drier terrain (10–16).

Championship venue

In 2021 and 2022, Bernardus was the proud host of the Dutch Open and in 2023 of the KLM Open. The investment of approximately €50 million was on full display for top professionals, spectators, and a global television audience.

In 2026, Bernardus will be the proud host of the world's biggest female golf tournament, which will be held in the Netherlands for the first time.

Draft Itinerary

Monday 15th September

• Arrival and registration throughout the day
• Welcome drinks & dinner at Van der Valk Hotel
• Overnight accommodation at Van der Valk Hotel

Tuesday 16th September

• Breakfast at Van der Valk Hotel
• Transfer to Bernardus Golf
• Shopping at Bernardus Pro Shop
• Warm up in stunning practice facilities
• Tee off from 11:00am
• Free time for including use of spa facilities
• Dinner at Van der Valk Hotel with prize presentation
• Overnight accommodation at Van der Valk Hotel

Wednesday 17th September

• Breakfast at Van der Valk Hotel
• Transfer to Bernardus Golf
• Warm up in stunning practice facilities
• Tee off from 09:00am
• Lunch with prize presentation
• Departure

PRIZES

COST per person

• £875 / €1,050 per person (sharing) for 2-night stay (Monday & Tuesday nights/ flights not included)
• £140 / €165 single supplement per person
• Each competitor receives a Women & Golf goody bag
• Each competitor receives a gift from Duca del Cosma

To allow us to secure this great opportunity, please RESERVE your place(s) by clicking on the button below. The sooner we can get an idea of numbers the better. FYI. A £50 deposit will be required by 31st January 2025.

If you have any questions email [email protected].

Don't worry if you do not have playing partners, we'll find you one.

Sponsors

TRAVEL DETAILS

FLIGHT travel times to Netherlands:

• Amsterdam Schipol: approx 1h 5m - 1hr 30m (flights from Birmingham; London Heathrow, Stansted, Gatwick, Luton; Manchester; Edinburgh)
• Rotterdam: approx 1h 5m - 1h 30m (flights from London Heathrow, Stansted, Gatwick; Manchester; Edinburgh)
• Eindhoven: approx 1h 5m - 1h 35m (flights from London Stansted; Manchester; Edinburgh)

DRIVE times to Bernardus from

• Amsterdam Schipol: approx 1h 10m
• Rotterdam 1h 10m
• Eindhoven 30m
• London to Bernardus - 6h 40m via Channel Tunnel, A16 & E40

TRAIN TIMES from London to Rotterdam Central - 4h 30m

There is a +1 time difference between UK and Netherlands.

Airport transfers are not included but can be arranged on request based on a certain amount of travellers.

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