Geuzenveld-Slotermeer in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Del Court van Krimpen
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 5, 2022
1. Del Court van Krimpen Marker
Aalbrecht Arent del Court van Krimpen (1856-1924)
Aan het einde van de 19e eeuw ontstanden de eerste golfbanen in Nederland. Del Court stond aan de bakermat van de ontwikkeling van golf in de Nederland. Door zich al vroeg te specialiseren in het ontwerpen van golfbanen wist hij met grote betrokkenheid meerdere golfbanen te ontwerpen en het spel te bevorderen. Hij behoorde zelf tot de topgolfers van Nederland in zijn tijd. Hij speelde regelmatig mee met het Championmaat van Nederland, het latere Internationaal Amateur Kampioenschaap. Zijn beste prestatie was de deerde plaats en 1905.
At the end of the 19th century, the first golf courses were created in the Netherlands. Del Court was at the cradle of the development of golf in the Netherlands. By specializing in golf course design at an early age, he was able to design several golf courses with great involvement and to promote the game. He himself belonged to the top golfers of the Netherlands in his time. He regularly participated in the Championmaat van Nederland, later known as the International
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Erected by Geef Straten Een Gezicht.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Dutch Sports (GSEG), and the Give Streets a Face / Geef Straten Een Gezicht series lists.
Location. 52° 22.483′ N, 4° 47.699′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Geuzenveld-Slotermeer. It is at the intersection of Del Court van Krimpenstraat and Van Karnebeekstraat, on the right when traveling south on Del Court van Krimpenstraat. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Van Karnebeekstraat 81, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1067 SC, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jaap Eden (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pier Pander (about 210 meters away); Henri Teixeira de Mattos (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Bart van Hove (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Michel de Klerk (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Theo van Doesburg (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Joseph Mendes da Costa (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Wim Anderiesen sr. (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amsterdam.
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 5, 2022
2. Del Court van Krimpen Marker - wide view
Excerpt (in translation): Aalbrecht Arent del Court van Krimpen (Haarlem, 24 January 1856 Aldaar , 14 December 1924) is known as the father of golf in the Netherlands.(Submitted on December 25, 2022.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 24, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 175 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 24, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
