Europes toughest course? Its called Meland, its in Norway and it only measures 6541 yards! Thus teed off an article in The World of Golf that turned heads in, well, the world of golf. The author continued: If recent majors have taught us anything it is that in the eyes of The Masters Committee, the USGA, the R&A and the PGA of America, longer rough and harder greens equal increased difficulty. Flying in the face of this thinking is Meland golf club, a championship course just outside Bergen in Norway. Opened in 1999, the layout was recently assessed and given a new stroke rating of 151 from its back tees. No other European course can compete with this (the highest possible rating is 155) and thus Melands par-73 course has been crowned Europes hardest test. The challenge lies in the mental aspects of the game, explains head pro Anders Liesen. The playing area is fairly generous but nearly every hole runs through a corridor of trees and creates problems in the mind. Eurogolfer added in 2004: Truly one of the most challenging and best golf experiences in Europe. Highly recommended! So theres nothing more to say. Its simply a matter of slapping 50
euros on the table and treating yourself to the most challenging test in Europe!