Golfclub Worthsee

Golfclub Worthsee's 18 Loch course sits in the rolling Bavarian countryside west of Munich, near the shores of Wörthsee lake. Designed by Kurt Rossknecht, a German architect active in the latter decades of the twentieth century, the layout reflects the regional approach to golf course design that emerged in Bavaria during this period—working with natural terrain features and integrating the course into the existing landscape rather than imposing dramatic earthworks. The property's proximity to the lake and the broader Five Lakes region provides a scenic backdrop, though the course itself occupies higher ground characterized by gentle elevation changes and mature tree cover. The routing moves through mixed woodland and open meadow areas typical of the Bavarian Fünfseenland. Rossknecht's design incorporates the natural contours and vegetation, with holes framed by stands of pine and deciduous trees. The course serves a membership drawn largely from the Munich metropolitan area, offering a parkland-style layout that balances playability with strategic interest. Water features and bunkers provide definition, while the varied terrain creates natural doglegs and elevation-based shot values. Golfclub Worthsee operates as a traditional German private club, though like many European clubs it accommodates visiting golfers under certain conditions. The facility reflects the growth of golf in southern Germany during the sport's expansion in the region, providing a course that emphasizes natural beauty and thoughtful routing over manufactured spectacle.