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Episode 72: Utrechtse Golf Club 'de Pan'
Episode 72

Episode 72: Utrechtse Golf Club 'de Pan'

Roderick Ritchie the course chairman at Utrecht Golf Club 'de Pan' joins us on this episode to take a deep dive into one of the very best golf courses in The Netherlands.

The Firm & Fast Golf Podcast

August 29, 20251h 0m

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Show Notes

Roderick Ritchie, the current course chairman at Utrechtse Golf Club, joins us today to explore the evolving story of 'de Pan' and what can be learned from the sort of careful and considered custodianship on show at Bosch en Duin.

UGC is one of Europe's best golf courses... hidden away amongst a sandy expanse of heather and pine in the Utrechtse Heuvelrug, a nature reserve of some 120 hectares, originally formed by glacial sand deposition during the last ice age.

'de Pan' was Harry Colt's second design commission in the Netherlands. Initially opened in 1929 as a 9 hole course which was extended to 18 in 1932.

Listeners who have sampled the delights of the Greater London Heathlands will recognise and appreciate the golfing charms that await them at UGC.

We hope you enjoy our chat!

Episode music supplied under license from Epidemic Sound
Shoreline Serenade - Dye O.1.1

Special Guest: Roderick Ritchie.

Topics

Utrecht Golf Club 'de Pan'Golf Course ArchitectureHarry ColtHarry S ColtHS ColtCopijnFrank PontRoderick RitchieGolf HistoryGolf CultureStrategic PlanningGeo CertificationGolf Course 2030NGFNational Golf FederationSustainability