Koninklijke Golf Club van België, Golf course in Tervuren, Belgium
The Royal Golf Club of Belgium is a golf facility in Tervuren featuring an 18-hole championship course and a 9-hole course situated within botanical gardens. The facility includes practice areas such as a driving range, putting green, and chipping zone, with equipment rental available on site.
The site was a hunting ground of Philip of Cleves, lord of Ravenstein, in the 15th century. In 1748 Charles-Henri Francolet built Ravenstein Castle, now the clubhouse. The 65-hectare domain was given to King Leopold II in 1880; he transferred it to the Royal Donation in 1903 and had the golf course laid out in 1906. The club was founded that year, with 18 holes by Seymour Dunn (1905) and Tom Simpson (1928).
The club was founded in 1906 and is one of Belgium's oldest; its first youth member was Paul Rolin. On 18 December 1946 it helped found the Royal Belgian Golf Federation, alongside clubs such as Royal Antwerp and Royal Zoute. Since 1978 Ravenstein has hosted the Belgian International Juniors Tournament.
Visitors should wear appropriate golf attire and check in advance if beginner lessons or playing privileges are required before arrival. The location in Tervuren is easily accessible by car, with accommodations available in nearby areas around Brussels.
The golf courses integrate with a geographical arboretum containing tree species from temperate zones around the world, assembled in the early 1900s. This botanical collection transforms the golfing experience into an encounter with plants from many different regions.
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