Golf in Germany is Bernhard Langer. Langer is now a two time’s Masters Champion and although he now lives in the USA is still adored by the country of his birth. His impact on Golf in Germany has been immeasurable and today there are over 300,000 members playing on the 500+ courses which litter the country.

The Germans take their golf very seriously and in most cases you must posses a license called a Platzreife in order to play. To get a license you need to undergo a series of practical and written tests often involving hours of training at a cost in the region of $300. However, most golf courses in Germany welcome foreign visitors who can prove their handicap and that they are a member of a foreign club, although it is advisable to check in advance.

With so many great courses to choose from it is worth taking the time to really explore golf in Germany. The Klostermannshof golf course in Niederkassel is very popular and so too is the Hohen Wieschendorf on the coast. The Club Zur Vahr course in Bremen, previous home of the German Open, is one of the best layouts in Germany. Set within 200 acres and heavily forested, the course demands accuracy and patience but is ultimately very rewarding.

Golf in Germany is very much built around the transport infrastructure with the majority of German golf courses being close to the major commercial cities of Berlin, Frankfurt, Dusseldorf and Hamburg therefore being ideal for visiting golfers.