The Course

Almost all the courses you will find in Germany are a parkland layout, the problem with a lot of parkland courses is that they tend to be a bit samey but the course at Bochumer Golf Club packs a few hidden surprises. The opening few holes are pleasant, the fairways nicely mown with stripes that put our own back gardens to shame, a few nice little lakes and some stonework thrown in the mix. But it isn’t until the back 9 when this course comes to the party. The holes from 11, 12 and 13 feel totally isolated from the rest of the course and offer a complete change of dynamic from the run of the mill parkland courses, the River Ruhr comes into sight from here on and offers some fantastic views over the water to the German countryside beyond.

The par 3 11th I would name as my signature hole on this course. With the green surrounded by an amphitheater of slopes, a long, deep waste area between the tees and the green and a sneaky peak of that river through the trees, it really has the wow factor. It’s a charming local course with plenty of character and the course conditions were above average for the time of year also.

The Clubhouse

The clubhouse at Bochumer Golf Club is definitely better than most. The main structure is a modern building with nice views onto the practice areas whilst the pro shop is set in a classic German style house in keeping with the local surroundings. It was quiet when I visited but I can see this place really coming to life in the summer months with its large restaurant and bar area. Modern changing facilities and numerous practice facilities are among the luxuries here.

The Location

Nestled just south of the town of Bochum, right in between Dortmund and Dusseldorf, its likely you wont stumble across this place by accident. Bochum and neighboring town, Essen are both a stone throw away and both lively with less tourists than Dortmund or Dusseldorf which is always nice. If you are staying in Bochum then Bochumer Golf Club is worth the visit, expect no more than a 15 minute car journey from the town center.

Final Thoughts

It’s impressive for the type of club that it is and you can tell that a lot of attention and effort goes into making Bochumer Golf Club stand out from other local clubs. Bochum is a good place to stay if you want to be near by and make sure you take a stroll down Brüderstraße. Beer, Burgers, Bratwurts and more beer can be found down this street! Many people don’t realize that Germany has a large golfing community and golf courses are plentiful here. Just don’t expect a quick round as most courses handicaps go all the way up to a whopping 54!

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