Dick Vastenhouw feels it's the end of an era …

The 2015 edition was another superb Dutch Open at the Kennemer links course in Zandvoort, The Netherlands. Yet it was also a KLM Open tinged with a little sadness. Some say that it feels like the end of an era.  For the next few years, the championship, which dates back to 1912,  takes a break from its traditional roster of nine golf courses and goes to a new venue: The Dutch in Spijk.

 

“Golfing Inspirations” spoke with an emotional Head Greenkeeper at the Kennemer, Dick Vastenhouw, a few minutes after the prizegiving.

 

 

DUTCH radio interview 1 min 36 sec.

 

“One of the most beautiful moments in my life …”

Head Greenkeeper, Dick Vastenhouw, reflects with passion on the legendary play-off in 1989 at the Kennemer G&CC when José Maria Olazabal fought like a Titan in the storm for the Dutch Open Championship title. How does he see the future of the Dutch Open and the Kennemer G&CC after seven of the last ten editions at Zandvoort?  He has mixed feelings.

 

 

DUTCH radio interview 3 min 1 sec.

 

More than just a passion for golf

Head Greenkeeper at the Kennemer G&CC, Dick Vastenhouw, talks open heartedly about his own golf and the beautiful golf course that is his back garden.

 

 

DUTCH radio interview 3 min 35 sec.

 

 

  

 

PICTURED:  (top): A proud Dick Vastenhouw (centre, red shirt) and his greenkeeping team alongside new Dutch Open Champion, Thomas Pieters.  (below):  A moment to treasure after the KLM Open prizegiving … Kennemer G&CC President, Hans Bosch gives his personal thanks to Dick Vastenhouw.  © Photography by Golfing Inspirations.