Golf in Germany
Germany - Cologne - Dusseldorf - Frankfurt - Munich - Stuttgart - Hamburg - Berlin
Playing in Golf in Germany is not a problem at all. The country is filled with a large number of beautiful looking golf courses. You can find both 18 hole as well as 32 hole golf courses over here. In fat, the country has more than 500 golf courses. The golf courses are huge and gave all the golfers to practice and play the game properly. Some of the most famous golf clubs of the country include Gut Kaden in Hamburg, Club Zur Vahr near Bremen, Motzsener Sea Club in Brandenburg and others.
In order to play golf in Germany, one has to acquire a proper license, known as Platzreife. One has to pay around $300 in order to get this license. The license is given for a five-day course, which consists of a number of training classes where intensive training is provided to the eager Golfers. Thereafter one has to pass a number of tests in order to get the permanent license. The tests consist of two parts, one is the written test and the other is the practical test. The former tests your knowledge on the Golf rules and etiquettes while the latter test your golf skills.
Golf in Germany is controlled and regulated by the German Golf associations. Both women as well as men play this fabulous game. Visitors, who are interested to play Golf, can do so in the numerous Golf courses in the country. However, one has to pay a price, which can be quiet high. It is better that you bring your own golf clubs with you when planning to play Golf in Germany.
A large number of Golf tournaments are also held in Germany, which shows the country's love for the game. Some of the major golf tournaments include the German Golf Tournament in Dusseldorf and others. A large number of national as well as international golfers participate in these tournaments.
Golf in Germany is considered as a game for the elite. However, at present more and more people are going for this elegant sport.
