Rittergut Rommeljans 12,
Ratingen, North Rhine-Westphalia D-40882
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Jochen Kupitz, Lars Thiele, Maximilian Alsmeyer & Dirk Brinkmann (PGA, Golf Professionals).The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Open rural countryside & woodland.
Designer:
Frederick W. "Fred" Hawtree.
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5 km E of Ratingen / 13 km NE of Dusseldorf.
Dusseldorfer GC
Düsseldorfer Golf Club: located near Ratingen to the northeast of the famous city of Düsseldorf, here you will find one of Germany's top-rated championship courses. This Fred Hawtree design, which opened for play in 1961, lays down an absorbing challenge in a setting where mature trees of many varieties abound.
This elegant parkland course is laid out on undulating terrain, with several testing "woodland" holes to enjoy. The ever-undulating terrain ensures plenty of elevated tees and greens, with a few blind tee and approach shots in the mix.
Generally good-width tree-lined fairways lead to attractively bunkered green complexes. Those good-width front-nine fairways seem to tighten-up on the more intricate and challenging back-nine. On holes like the par-4 14th and par-5 16th, among others, accuracy from the tee rather than wayward big-hitting is definitely demanded.
The two nine-hole loops of Hawtree's well-crafted design are excellently maintained. In addition to the elevated tees and greens, attractive bunkering and occasional water hazards also play their part. Beware the "subtle" slopes on the good-sized greens, which can often be much more pronounced than you at first think.
Pick of the holes: the "signature" plunging downhill par-3 15th is delightful in its garden-like setting. Here, the awaiting green is fronted by a fountain-adorned pond, which will snaffle anything hit too short. Also memorable is the swirling short par-4 5th, which passes a small pond and tall "fairway tree" on its way up to an elevated green.
Visitors welcome Mon thru' Friday am; only with a member on Friday pm and weekends.
Must book in advance. Maximum handicap: men & women 36.
Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire (book in advance).
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Düsseldorfer Golf Club has hosted numerous top level tournaments including the German Open Championship (see our Tournaments section >by Venue >Dusseldorfer GC).
Germany's 11th best course (Golf World, 2022).
Brachter Strasse 85, D-40882 Ratingen.
+49 (0)2102 8508 - 0
Visit websiteLocated on the outskirts of the town of Ratingen, this very comfortable 3-star hotel provides easy access to the area's best golf courses (Hubbelrath, Dusseldorfer and Kosaido amongst them). Next door to the hotel is the well-regarded Cedric's Restaurant.
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Dusseldorfer; Kosaido; Hubbelrath; Hosel.
Bergisch Land; Krefelder.
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