Where golf, entrepreneurship, and hospitality come together
Founded with passion and courage
Founder Karel van Eerd didn’t think small. He had a vision that extended beyond just a golf course and the courage to bring it to life without hesitation. Together with his wife Kitty, he built an estate unlike any other: in classic English grandeur, constructed from old parsonage stones, timeless and warm. As if it had always belonged here.
It beating heart of estate The Duke
The Clubhouse is where The Duke comes to life. It’s where your day begins with the aroma of fresh coffee and ends with one last drink on a terrace you won’t want to leave. Whether you’re walking up the stairs for the first time or have been a member for years, you’re always welcome at The Clubhouse.
The values that have driven The Duke
for more than 30 years
You can feel what makes The Duke special the moment you walk in. It’s in the people, the warmth, and the belief that quality knows no compromise.
Brabant hospitality
At The Duke, you’ll be noticed, recognized, and welcomed in a way that goes beyond your expectations.
Entrepreneur Network
At The Duke, entrepreneurs come together in an environment where cross-pollination between industries and generations happens naturally.
A Passion for Perfection
From the condition of the greens to the warmth with which our butlers welcome you: every detail is overseen by people who take pride in what they do.
From Dream to The Duke Estate
The landscape surrounding The Duke has a history dating back thousands of years. Traces from the Bronze Age, Iron Age, and Roman period, among others, have been found in the area. The area also played various roles in more recent history, including during World War II. A regional landfill was eventually planned for this site. Instead, one of the most beautiful estates in the Netherlands now stands here.
The Duke opened modestly in 1991, with nine holes. But modestymodesty was never the goal. An 18-hole championship course, luxury suites, the fine-dining restaurant The Charles, and a business club that offers entrepreneurs a second home: what Karel and Kitty van Eerd started is being carried on by the next generation with the same care and passion.
