Cliff-edge hole glowing in late sun

Hole 3: Músarnes

Not long. Never simple. On Brautarholt the sea, the rock and the wind are the defence, and they change their minds every hour.

70Par
5,323metres · white tees
6 · 8 · 4Par 3s · 4s · 5s
2012First holes · 18 since 2025

The makers

Laid on the land, not carved into it.

Icelandic architect Edwin Roald routed the course around the edge of Músarnes to meet the sea as often as the land allowed. Michael Kelly shaped the original holes onto the rock and water rather than flattening them. Since 2022 Tony Ristola has shaped the newest holes by hand, heading north along a ridge of ancient basalt.

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Distances in metres from each tee. Select a hole to view it.
HoleOutInTotal
Par534434435353445344353570
HCP513915111317761410162124188
Red (m)35882207228174195261933521,95014319626738593275301993802,1394,089
Blue (m)38598232282198252287993982,2311482002884091242753431494472,3834,614
Yellow (m)4091252652962113223251194222,4941582573144341322903541644552,5585,052
White (m)4181252862962243273451194922,6321642573154591402944071654902,6915,323
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Diagram of hole 3

Playing this hole

Músarnes · Mouse PointProposed name
Par 4 · Stroke index 9
286 mfrom the white tees
  • Red 207 m
  • Blue 232 m
  • Yellow 265 m
  • White 286 m

A short par 4 along the cliff edge, the rocky shore marking out of bounds all down the right. Short enough to tempt you; the sea makes sure you think twice.

Local knowledge · from the clubThe rocky coastline on the right marks out of bounds. Aim left of the rocky ridge, but not too far, for the best view of the green.

The nameThe headland where the lost heifer Mús was found after three winters, with two calves at her side.

Golf World's Top 100 Best Holes in Continental Europe (2023) named 'the 3rd' (pre-2025 routing).

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Hole names are proposals drawn from local places and the saga, pending the club's confirmation.

Eighteen holes. One tee time.

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