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AACHENER GOLFCLUB SCHURZELTER STR 300 5100 AACHEN-SEFFENT PHONE: 0241 12501 Aachener is an 18 hole par 72, 6063m long course located in the Westphalia District on the Netherland border, and north west of the city of Aachen. The fairways at Aachener run through lines of trees but the main difficulty of the course is the elevated greens that are well protected by bunkers. Visitors are welcome but must book in advance from April to October. FEES: DM50 - 70 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground ALTOTTING-BURGHAUSEN SCHLOSS PIESING PIESING 2, 8261 HAIMING PHONE: 08678 7001 Near the Austrian border, in the district of Bavaria, south and east of Munich, the club offers an attractive 18 hole par 69 parkland course where the main hazards are presented by a stream and several lakes. A stylish old castle sits in the center of this club. Visitors are welcome. FEES: DM50 - 60 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground COMMENTS: Bar and restaurant are closed Mondays. AUGSBURG GOLF CLUB ENGELSHOFER STR 2, 8903 BOBINGEN-BURGWALDEN PHONE: 08234 5621 On the outskirts of the renowned medieval city of Augsburg, this club opened in 1959. The 5833m long course is difficult because of the lay out which is over hilly ground. The 18 hole, par 71 run has narrow fairways and many water hazards. FEES: DM50 - 70 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground BAD KISSINGEN GOLF CLUB (1911) EUERDORFERSTR 11 8730 BAD KISSINGEN In the Hesse District, east of Frankfort the club is sited just south of Kissingen. This relatively short, 5680m par 70 course is great fun because the River Saale runs through it. It affects play on most of the 18 holes and is a particular problem on some holes where it runs alongside the fairways. Visitors are welcome but must book in advance for play on weekends. Course is closed December to March. FEES: DM50 - 60 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground BAD SALZUFLEN GOLF CLUB(1956) AM SCHWAGHOF, 4902 BAD SALZUFLEN PHONE: 05222 10773 This is an exclusive club with excellent facilities located in the northeastern section of the North Rhine District, south and west of Hannover. The splendid 18 hole, par 72, 6163m long course has a hill in its center and the holes are played over and around it. The short 17th is very difficult with a carry of 220m uphill to a double-tier green. Visitors are welcome but must book in advance. Course is closed during January. FEES: DM50 - 60 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground BERLIN-WANNSEE GOLF CLUB (1895) AM STOLPCHENWEG, 1000 BERLIN 39 PHONE: 030 8055075 By far one of the oldest golf clubs in Germany, the club is sited south west of Berlin at Wannesse. It is remarkable the club survived the depredations of the East-West Cold War but it is still there. It originally opened in 1895 and offers a 9 hole, par 35, 2845m long, well-balanced parkland course. Visitors are welcome. FEES: DM30 - 40 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant. DONAU GOLFCLUB RASSBACH (1989) RASSBACH 8, 8391 THYRNAU BEI PASSAU PHONE: 08501 1313 Passau is located on the Danube River at the Austrian and Bavaria border. The Donau course is a tough 18 hole, par 72 with 6097m laid out over undulating ground. It has a number of dog-leg holes and many water hazards that affect more than half of the holes. FEES: DM40 - 50 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground COMMENTS: Course is closed December and January. DORTMUNDER GOLF CLUB (1956) REICHSMARKSTR 12, 4600 DORTMUND PHONE: 0231 774133 In the central part of the Westphalia District, the club is sited just south of Dortmund and offers a 6174m, 18 hole, par 72, that is described as being a big and open course. Ther are very few tree; the main hazards are provided by water. Visitors are welcome, but must book in advance. FEES: DM40 - 50 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground DUSSELDORF-HOSEL GOLF CLUB IN DEN HOFEN 32, 4030 RATINGEN 6 (HOSEL) PHONE: 02102 68629 This club opened in 1984 and has a long 6169m 18 hole, par 72 undulating course with some tough driving and dog-leg holes. There are some mischievious fairway bunkers and several of the greens are plateau'd. Visitors are restricted to play by reservation and on the weekends must be accompanied by a member of the club. FEES: DM50 - 70 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground DUSSELDORFER GOLF CLUB RITTERGUT ROMMELJANS, 4030 RATINGEN PHONE: 02102 81092 THE COURSE: This Hawtree designed 18 hole par 71, is 5886m long. It opened in 1961 and has narrow fairways. The greens are large but well bunkered; the course also has many water hazards. Visitors are welcome to play Tuesday to Friday. Course is closed January and February. FEES: DM60 - 90 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant. ESCHENREID GOLF CLUB (1984) KURFURSTENWEG 10; 8066 ESCHENRIED PHONE: 08131 3238 North west of Munich at Eschenried, this 18 hole par 72 course opened in 1984. The 6088m course runs through a nature reserve with lovely old trees. Many water hazards, very large and odd-shaped bunkers and some marshy areas makes this course both interesting and quite difficult. FEES: DM60 - 80 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant (closed on Mondays) practice ground; also offers tennis. FELDAFING GOLF CLUB TUTZINGERSTR 15, 8133 FELDAFING PHONE: 08157 7005 Feldafing is one of Germany's oldest golf courses, opened in 1926. It is nestled peacefully beside Lake Starnberg in Bavaria, south and west of the state of Munich. Once the play spot for Bavarian nobility, Feldafing is an 18 hole, par 71 at 5708m long course with several tricky holes. Visitors are welcome on the weekdays. Course is closed December through March FEES: DM60 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground a short course is also available. FRANKFURTER GOLF CLUB GOLFSTR 41; 6000 FRANKFURT AM MAIN 71 PHONE: 069 6662318 This 18 hole, par 71 5860m long course was designed by Harry Colt and is rated as one of Germany's best courses. An older club, 1913, the layout is a stern test that requires use of every club from the club bag. The fairways run through thick forest and the greens, although sizeable are defended by many bunkers. Visitors are welcome, but must book in advance. FEES: DM75 - 95 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground GARLSTEDTER HEIDE GOLF CLUB (1905) AM GOLFPLATZ 10, 2861 GARLSTEDT PHONE: 04795 417 Located in the Lower Saxony District, just north of Bremen, this 1905 course was laid out by Bernard von Limburger on 220 acres of thick forest; known as the Garstedter Heath. The 18 holes run a long 6435m, thus the 75 par. The pine trees simulate the compression of the fairways and with the many dog-leg holes, and six holes that are over 500 yards, only 24 bunkers exist on the course. Many professional golfers have referred to this course as the toughest in Europe. Visitors are welcome on weekdays but must book in advance. Weekend play is by introduction only. FEES: DM60 - 70 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground HAMBURG-AHRENSBURG GOLF CLUB(1966) AM HAIDSCHLAG 45, 2070 AHRENSBURG PHONE: 04102 51309 The course was originally designed by Bernard von Limburger but modified by Trent Jones in 1977. It is now an 18 hole par 70, at 5719m that run through avenues of trees with several sharp dog-leg holes. Water also comes into play. Visitors are welcome on weekdays. FEES: DM40 - 60 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground HAMBURG-WALDDORFER GOLF CLUB(1960) SCHEVENBARG, 2075 AMMERSBEK PHONE: 040 6051337 This 18 hole par 73 course is located 20km north east of Hamburg and is quite a long 6154m. It has narrow fairways cut through trees and provides a challenge for the first twelve holes. The six finishing holes are open and on flat terrain. Visitors are welcome on weekdays, but must be accompanied by a member on weekends. FEES: DM50 - 60 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant (closed Monday); practice ground; 9-hole pitch and putt; swimming pool and tennis. COMMENTS: The clubhouse facilities are excellent. HAMBURGER GOLF CLUB (FALKENSTEIN) IN DEN BARGEN 59, 2000 HAMBURG 55 PHONE: 040 812177 One of Germany's most distinguished courses, originally designed and opened in 1905, it was later modified by Bernard von Limburger into an 18 hole, par 71, at 5925m. No two fairways are adjacent and each hole has a distinct character as they wind through heather and trees on this very long course. The greens are large but difficult. Visitors are permitted play on the weekends by introduction. FEES: DM45 - 60 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground HANNOVER GOLF CLUB (1923) AM BLAUEN SEE, 3008 GARBSEN 1 PHONE: 05137 73068 This 18 hole, par 71, 5855m, is a beautifully designed course with each hole running isolated through pine trees. The holes get narrower and longer as play continues. The Hannover Club is situated alongside a lake and the area offers a variety of water sporting facilities. Visitors are welcome. FEES: DM35 - 50 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground HUBBELRATH GOLF CLUB(1961) BERGISCHE LANDSTR 700, 4000 DUSSELDORF PHONE: 02104 72178 East of Dusseldorf in Westphalia, this club was the site of the 1992 German Open, where Vijay Singh shot a 26 under par. The rolling parkland course is an 18 hole, par 72 at 6042m long. Visitors are welcome but must book in advance. FEES: DM70 - 100 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground short course and swimming pool. KOLN-REFRATH GOLF CLUB(1906) GOLFPLATZ 2, 5060 BERGISCH GLADBACH PHONE: 02204 63114 The 18 hole par 72, 6045m long course sits in a charming stretch of woodland, the Konigsforst, with the fairways running through the trees. There are also some dog-leg holes and water hazards that test a golfers accuracy. Visitors are welcome but must book in advance. FEES: DM50 - 70 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground KRONBERG GOLF CLUB (1954) SCHLOSS FRIEDRICHSHOF, 6242 KRONBERG PHONE: 06173 1426 Located north west of Frankfurt, the attraction of this 5365m long 18 hole par 68 course is its location in the grounds which surround a beautiful castle. It is a relatively short and hilly course with many dog-leg holes and the castle does provide an interesting backdrop view from many of the fairways. Visitors allowed by introduction only for weekend play. FEES: DM50 - 70 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground LUBECK-TRAVEMUNDER GOLF CLUB (1921) KOWITZBERG 41, 2400 LUBECK-TRAVEMUNDE PHONE: 04502 74018 North east of Lubeck at Travemunde, this Baltic resort area is ideal for the holiday golfer. The 6071m long, 18 hole, par 72 course presents very few difficulties, but provides some good views of the Baltic Sea. Visitors are welcome. FEES: DM50 - 70 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground MARITIM TIMMENDORFERSTRAND GOLF CLUB AM GOLFPLATZ 3, 2408 TIMMENDORFERSTRAND PHONE: 04503 5152 Sited on the Baltic north east of Lubeck, this resort area offers many kinds of sporting facilities. The Maritim Club offers two courses, both are 18 holes. The longer 6095m, is a par 72, and the very short 3755m, is a par 61. The main course is a challenge having many dog-leg holes and water hazards. Visitors are welcome but must book in advance. FEES: DM50 - 80 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground MITTELRHEINISCHER GOLF CLUB BAD EMS (1928) DENZERHEIDE, 4527 BAD EMS PHONE: 02603 6541 In the district of the Rhineland/Palatinate, Bad Ems is in the Denzerheide hills, overlooking the Taunus and the Eifel rivers, both are branches of the Rhine. The club provides accomodations and was a very popular holiday area prior to World War II. The 18 hole, 6050m course has undulating fairways with the finishing holes less severe than the front nine and 72 par is not difficult to attain. FEES: DM50 - 75 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground COMMENTS: Course is closed December to March PFALZ GOLF CLUB(1975) POSTFACH 22, 6730 NEUSTADT PHONE: 06327 2973 Neustadt is located west of and mid-way between Frankfurt and Stuttgart in the southern section of the Rhineland/Palatine district. The Pfalz 18 hole par 72, 6090m long course is rather flat but laid out in heavily wooded terrain. Water hazards, some well placed bunkers and many dog-leg holes can present a challenge to any golfer. Visitors are welcome but must book in advance. FEES: DM60 - 90 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground GOLF-UND LANDCLUB REGENSBURG (1968) JAGDSCHLOSS THIERGARTEN, 8411 ALTENTHANN PHONE: 09403 505 The club is located in Bavaria where the Regen and Danube rivers join, east of Regensburg. The clubhouse sits in the middle of this 18 hole, par 71, 5785m long course. The course is an interesting challenge provided by many trees, some water hazards, and several dog-leg holes. Visitors are welcome during the weekdays but must be accompanied by a member on weekends. FEES: DM50 - 75 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground COMMENTS: Course is closed November to March ST DIONYS GOLFCLUB WIDUKINDWEG, 2123 ST DIONYS PHONE: 04133 6277 In Lower Saxony, south of Hamburg, St Dionys club offers an entertaining 18 hole, par 72, 6225m long heathland course. St Dionys is laid out over flat ground, has very little rough, and the fairways are lined with pine and fir trees. FEES: DM60 - 80 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant: practice ground ST EURACH LAND-UND GOLFCLUB EURACH 8, 8127 IFFELDORF PHONE: 08801 1332 The Eurach club is located near the Bavarian Alps, north west of Penzburg at Iffeldorf. The view of the Alps from the tree lined fairways can be distracting on this 18 hole par 71. Many water hazards on the 5888m long course makes St Eurach an entertaining course to play. Visitors are welcome midweek. FEES: DM100 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; swimming pool and tennis COMMENTS: Course is closed from November to mid-April SCHLOSS LUDERSBURG GOLF CLUB 2127 LUDERSBURG BEI LUNEBURG PHONE: 04153 6112 Rental apartment accomodations are available at the centre of the club in an 18th century baroque style manor house. Schloss Ludersburg is located north east of Luneburg, south and east of Hamburg near the Elbe river. The course is an 18 hole, par 73; with trees lining the fairways. Water affects almost every hole, and of note is the 13th, that has an island green. Visitors are welcome. FEES: DM50 - 70 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground; a short course is also available COMMENTS: Accomodations are available STADTWALD GOLF CLUB HUTTENALLE 188/RENNBAHN STADTWALD 4150 KREFELD PHONE: 02151 594663 Krefeld is located west of the Rhine river, north and west of Dusseldorf in the Westphalia District. This 9 hole par 34, 2553m course has been laid within the perimeter of a race track. Although the course is flat, water hazards, and the hedges and jumps of the race course provide a unique and interesting challenge. Visitors are welcome after 11am. FEES: DM40 - 60 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant COMMENTS: Course is closed during horseraces and Mondays STEGENBERGER GOLF-RESORT BAD GRIESBACH KURALLEE 1, 8394 BAD GRIESBACH PHONE: 08532 7418 Located at the Austrian border south of the Danube river, the club/resort is located at Bad Griesbach south west of Passau. The resort is the training course of the German Golf Association and currently has three 18 hole courses and two 9 hole courses with three more 18 hole courses and one more 9 hole under construction. Multiple practice facilities and a driving range are available at the resort. The surrounding areas have many hotels to accomodate visiting golfers. The resort welcomes visiting golfers but require advanced booking. THE COURSES: #1-18 hole, par 72, 6218m; #2-18 hole, par 72, 5884m; #3-18 hole, par 71, 5744m. FEES: DM50 - 70 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice grounds; short courses; swimming pool; tennis. STUTTGARTER GOLF CLUB SOLITUDE (1927) 7256 MONSHEIM PHONE: 07044 6909 This splendid 18 hole par 72, 6065m long course was opened in 1927, north west of Stuttgart at Monsheim. The course is laid out over gentle hills with a surrounding forest and has generous fairways. The thick rough and well positioned bunkers could cause golfers some difficulty. Visitors must book in advance. FEES: DM70 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground WIESBADENER GOLF CLUB (1893) CHAUSSEHAUS 17, 6200 WIESBADEN PHONE: 0611 460238 Although one of the oldest clubs in Germany (1893), the first course was not designed or opened until 1911. The course is a 9 hole par 34, at 2655m laid out over hilly ground. Many fine old trees, a stream, and views of the Taurus mountains all add to the charm of Wiesbadener. FEES: DM50 - 70 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant, closed on Mondays and also during winter from mid-December to February WITTELSBACHER GC ROHRENFELD-NEUBURG GUT ROHRENFELD, 8858 NEUBURG 2/DONAU PHONE: 08431 44118 Located midway between Munich and Nuremberg at the Danube River in Bavaria, the club offers an 18 hole par 72, 6065m course. Clumps of trees are scattered around the relatively flat fairways. Although there arenot that many water hazards, there is an abundance of dog-leg holes which demand accurate play. The double green that shares the 1st and 15th hole, is a feature for a German golf course. FEES: DM70 - 90 FACILITIES: Bar and restaurant; practice ground.
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