St. Leon-Rot · Germany · Baden Wurttemberg
Golf Club St. Leon-Rot
St. Leon Course
The St. Leon Course is an integral part of the golfing heritage of Baden-Württemberg, embodying the evolution of golf in the St. Leon-Rot area. Nestled within St. Leon-Rot, in the Baden-Württemberg region, this course unfolds through a wooded parkland, with fairways artfully shaped amidst trees, bunkers, and water features. It should be experienced not merely as a destination, but as a distinctive German golfing journey, rich in history, architectural choices, a deep connection to its landscape, and the strategic demands it places on players. The Round has chosen the St. Leon Course for the unique character of its architecture, its history, and its geographical setting.
parkland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,587 m · 1997
At a glance
The St. Leon Course is an integral part of the golfing heritage of Baden-Württemberg, embodying the evolution of golf in the St. Leon-Rot area. Nestled within St. Leon-Rot, in the Baden-Württemberg region, this course unfolds through a wooded parkland, with fairways artfully shaped amidst trees, bunkers, and water features. It should be experienced not merely as a destination, but as a distinctive German golfing journey, rich in history, architectural choices, a deep connection to its landscape, and the strategic demands it places on players. The Round has chosen the St. Leon Course for the unique character of its architecture, its history, and its geographical setting.
Geography & setting
The St. Leon Course is situated in St. Leon-Rot, within Germany's Baden-Württemberg region. The course meanders through a wooded parkland, where playing lines are intricately defined by trees, bunkers, and water hazards. This geographical understanding is enhanced by considering the precise soil composition, elevation, prevailing exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of the seasons on playing conditions.
History
Golf Club St. Leon-Rot officially opened in 1997. English architect Dave Thomas designed the 6,541-metre St. Leon course.
Architecture
Sandy ground, extensive water, sculpted bunkers and an island fairway create a modern links-style identity.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, playing to a par of 72, and measures approximately 6587 meters from the championship tees. It skillfully utilizes its parkland setting to define angles, obstacles, and the challenges of approaching the greens.
Club experience
The club combines two championship courses, a short course, academy and international-event infrastructure.
Why play this course
Leon Course for its distinctive architecture, history or sense of place.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.gc-slr.de/