Wermdö

Wermdö G&CC opened in 1966 as Sweden's first true "Golf and Country Club," offering multiple amenities including tennis, a swimming pool, and boat access to the clubhouse. Its strategic location in the Stockholm archipelago of the Baltic Sea made it a distinctive destination. Initial plans to develop numerous second homes along the course were halted by stricter building regulations, nearly causing financial collapse. However, this challenge yielded two beneficial outcomes: minimal housing visibility from the course and complete land control by the club.

The course features two distinct sections with different playing characteristics. The front nine, designed by Nils Sköld (Sweden's most prominent architect at the time), presents tight and undulating fairways built around rocky formations near the Baltic inlet called Grisslingen. The 6th green is particularly notable for its proximity to the water. In contrast, the back nine occupies flatter terrain farther from the sea, featuring wider fairways. This section was originally wetland, necessitating water hazards on holes 11 through 16.

At a modest length of 5,745 meters (6,320 yards) from the white tees with a par of 71, Wermdö may appear undemanding at first glance. However, the deceptively gentle opening hole quickly gives way to a more challenging experience, particularly on the front nine. Success at Wermdö depends on strategic shot placement rather than raw power, requiring first-time visitors to carefully consider their tee shots to build a competitive score.

A comprehensive renovation completed in 2007, led by Bob Kains, addressed longstanding drainage and conditioning issues. Improvements included new greens and two entirely new holes (8 and 16). Despite these enhancements, players are advised to avoid scheduling rounds during the early season or late September when conditions may be wet.