Nuremberg · Germany · Bavaria
Golf Club am Reichswald
Championship Course forms part of the golfing heritage of Bavaria and reflects the development of golf around Nuremberg.
woodland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,100 m · 1969
At a glance
Championship Course is part of Bavaria's golfing heritage and reflects the development of golf around Nuremberg. Located in Nuremberg, in the Bavaria region, this course is set within a wooded terrain where precision from the tee is paramount. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique German golfing experience, encompassing its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Championship Course for the singularity of its architecture, history, or territory.
Championship Course is located in Nuremberg, in the Bavaria region of Germany. The course unfolds within a wooded terrain where precision from the tee is crucial. This geographical understanding should be complemented by the exact nature of the soil, the altitude, the prevailing exposure, the winds, the vegetation, the visible landscapes, and the influence of the seasons on playing conditions.
History
The club moved to the Reichswald site in 1961. The first holes opened in 1963, nine were complete in 1964 and the full eighteen in 1974. Thomas Himmel later redesigned several bunkers.
Architecture
The course leverages its woodland environment to orchestrate angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
The course features 18 holes, with a par of 72, and measures approximately 6100 meters from the championship tees.
Club experience
The club combines regional history, a modernised clubhouse and strong environmental management.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.golfclub-nuernberg.de/