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Golf- und Land-Club Berlin-Wannsee
Wannsee Course
Wannsee Course is an integral part of Berlin's golfing heritage, reflecting the evolution of golf in and around the city. Located in Berlin, this course is set within a wooded park where fairways are carved between trees, bunkers, and water features, complemented by a forested area where precision from the tee is paramount. It should be seen not merely as a destination, but as a unique German golfing experience, encompassing its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Wannsee Course for the singularity of its architecture, history, or territory.
parkland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,340 m · 1895
At a glance
Wannsee Course is an integral part of Berlin's golfing heritage, reflecting the evolution of golf in and around the city. Located in Berlin, this course is set within a wooded park where fairways are carved between trees, bunkers, and water features, complemented by a forested area where precision from the tee is paramount. It should be seen not merely as a destination, but as a unique German golfing experience, encompassing its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Wannsee Course for the singularity of its architecture, history, or territory.
Geography & setting
Wannsee Course is situated in Berlin, Germany. The course unfolds within a tree-lined park, with playing lines sculpted between trees, bunkers, and water features, further complemented by a wooded area where precision from the tee is crucial. This geographical description should be augmented by the precise nature of the soil, altitude, predominant exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
The club traces its origins to the Berlin Golf Club, founded in 1895 by British and American diplomats. The current Wannsee course was built in 1926.
Architecture
Narrow fairways, mature woodland and unusually rolling ground distinguish the course from the surrounding Brandenburg plain.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, with a par of 72, and measures approximately 6340 meters from the championship tees. The course utilizes its parkland/woodland environment to define angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
Club experience
Weekday visitors can experience one of Berlin’s major historic sporting clubs by prior reservation.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.wannsee.de/