When Bernardus hosts the Solheim Cup in September 2026, it will introduce millions of golf fans to a part of the Netherlands that many may never have considered for a golf holiday.
But while the iconic match between Europe and the United States provides the spotlight, the province of North Brabant offers plenty of reasons to visit long after the final putt has been holed.
Easy to reach from the UK, centred around the historic city of 's-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) and home to a growing collection of quality golf courses, this is a destination that lends itself perfectly to a long weekend or extended golf break.
For UK golfers, Eindhoven Airport is the obvious gateway, with direct flights from London Stansted and Manchester, where you will find that Bernardus is just a 30-minute drive from the airport. Skyscanner data shows there are around 50 flights a week from the UK to Eindhoven, making it one of the easiest Dutch airports to reach. If you're planning ahead, Skyscanner also suggests that booking around 40 days before departure is typically the cheapest time to secure flights to Eindhoven.
For those travelling from other locations in Europe, they can also reach the resort via Amsterdam Schiphol, Rotterdam, Brussels or Düsseldorf, all of which are around a 90 minutes' drive away.
Discover a Region Packed With Quality Golf
Although Bernardus is now the region's headline act, one of the biggest attractions of North Brabant is the variety of golf available within a relatively small area.
Just 20 minutes south of Eindhoven Airport lies Eindhovensche Golf, one of the Netherlands' most respected traditional heathland courses. Designed by the legendary Harry Colt, it offers a classic golfing experience and has long been regarded as one of the country's finest layouts.
Head northeast and you'll discover Golfbaan Stippelberg, a course that has steadily built a reputation among Dutch golfers. Its sandy landscape, expansive fairways, rugged bunkering and heathland setting create an inland-links style that feels quite different from many of the country's more traditional parkland courses.
Closer to Den Bosch, golfers can choose between the historic Golfclub de Dommel, one of the oldest clubs in the Netherlands, and the more accessible Golfpark De Haverleij, making it easy to build a multi-course itinerary without lengthy drives between venues.
At the centre of it all sits Bernardus.
Designed by Kyle Phillips, the modern championship course hosted the KLM Dutch Open on the DP World Tour between 2021 and 2023 before being selected as the venue for the 2026 Solheim Cup. Extensive practice facilities, thoughtful course conditioning and a layout created with championship golf in mind have quickly established Bernardus as one of the country's premier modern golf venues.
More Than Just a Round of Golf
What makes Bernardus stand out isn't simply the golf course, it's the fact that it has been developed as a complete golfing destination.
Rather than arriving for a tee time and leaving afterwards, visitors are encouraged to spend the day. The venue's Day Membership concept includes unlimited golf, full use of the extensive practice facilities and access to leisure amenities including a gym, sauna, hammam, heated outdoor pool and tennis court. Non-golfing partners are equally well catered for, whether that's relaxing at the club, enjoying a treatment or simply making use of the facilities while others are out on the course.
For those looking to stay longer, Bernardus Lodge provides boutique accommodation overlooking the course. With just eight rooms, guests can walk from breakfast to the practice ground or first tee within minutes, making it an ideal base for a golf break.
Food also plays a significant part in the experience. Bernardus Café offers relaxed all-day dining, while Nami by Bernardus has earned a Michelin star for those wanting to finish the day with something rather more memorable. Together with the on-site accommodation, it means there's very little reason to leave the property if your plans revolve around golf.
Beyond The Fairways
While Amsterdam often dominates tourism in the Netherlands, Den Bosch offers visitors a very different experience.
Just 15 minutes from Bernardus, the compact medieval city is easy to explore on foot, with attractive canals, independent cafés, boutique shopping and lively squares. One of its highlights is the Binnendieze, a network of waterways that passes beneath centuries-old buildings, where electric boat tours offer a unique perspective of the city.
Art lovers can explore the legacy of Hieronymus Bosch at the Jheronimus Bosch Art Center, visit Het Noordbrabants Museum or spend time in the Design Museum Den Bosch before stopping at one of the city's many terraces to sample the famous Bossche Bol pastry.
The surrounding countryside offers another side of the region altogether.
Bernardus sits close to Van Gogh National Park, a landscape of woodland, heathland, villages and farmland that celebrates the area which inspired Vincent van Gogh during his early life. Nearby, Loonse and Drunense Duinen National Park provides one of the Netherlands' most unusual landscapes, with vast inland sand dunes, walking trails and cycling routes that have earned it the nickname of the "Brabant Sahara". Together they provide plenty to do for golfers travelling with partners or families, or simply looking to extend their stay beyond the golf course.
The wider region is also one of the best places in the Netherlands to explore by bike, with dedicated cycling routes linking Den Bosch to historic villages and market towns such as Heusden, making for an enjoyable day away from the fairways.
Why North Brabant Should Be on Your Radar
The Solheim Cup will undoubtedly provide many golfers with their first introduction to Bernardus and North Brabant, but the region deserves to be considered for much more than one tournament week.
Few destinations combine a championship golf venue, a collection of highly regarded courses within easy reach, boutique on-course accommodation, excellent dining and a genuinely interesting city quite so effortlessly.
Whether you're planning to visit during the Solheim Cup, looking for somewhere different for your next European golf break, or simply want to experience one of the Netherlands' most talked-about modern golf venues, North Brabant offers plenty of reasons to make the journey.
And once you've played Bernardus, there's every chance you'll want to stay a little longer.
If you would like to know more about Bernardus Golf, please visit https://bernardusgolf.com/.
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