Hamburg · Germany · Hamburg
Golfclub Hamburg-Walddörfer
Championship Course forms part of the golfing heritage of Hamburg and reflects the development of golf around Hamburg.
woodland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,100 m · 1960
At a glance
The Championship Course is part of Hamburg's golf heritage, reflecting the evolution of golf around the city. Located in Hamburg, within the Hamburg region, this course is set amidst wooded terrain where precision from the tee is paramount, complemented by sandy heathland structured by heather, pines, and natural bunkers. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique German golfing experience, with its history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects the Championship Course for the uniqueness of its architecture, history, or territory.
The Championship Course is located in Hamburg, in the Hamburg region of Germany. The course unfolds within a wooded landscape where precision from the tee is crucial, supplemented by sandy heathland characterized by heather, pines, and natural bunkers. This geographical interpretation should be further enriched by considering the exact nature of the soils, the altitude, the prevailing exposure, the winds, the vegetation, the visible landscapes, and the influence of the seasons on playing conditions.
History
Bernhard von Limburger designed the course across former farmland and a landscaped manor estate north-east of Hamburg.
Architecture
The course utilizes its woodland/heathland environment to strategically arrange angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
The course features 18 holes, playing to a par of 72, and measures approximately 6100 meters from the championship tees.
Club experience
The member club combines a demanding course, clubhouse hospitality and a protected natural setting.
Practical information
- Official website
- ghw.golf/