Public

Bielefelder Course

Bielefelder Golfclub

Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
18 holesPar 715,148 m70/127

About this course

Bielefelder Golfclub sits in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany, designed by members of the Harradine family, a dynasty of golf course architects whose work spans much of continental Europe throughout the twentieth century. The Harradines—particularly Donald Harradine and his descendants—shaped dozens of courses across Switzerland, Germany, and neighboring countries, typically working with the existing landforms and vegetation to create layouts suited to both recreational play and club competition. The course occupies terrain characteristic of the Bielefeld area, where gentle elevation changes and mature woodland provide natural definition to the holes. Layouts by the Harradines in Germany often feature tree-lined fairways, strategic bunkering that rewards accurate placement over distance, and greens that require thoughtful approach play. The routing takes advantage of the property's topography to create variety in hole length and direction, with doglegs and elevation shifts that keep players attentive to club selection and course management. Bielefelder Golfclub serves as a traditional members' club, hosting regular competitions and maintaining the kind of established golf culture common to clubs founded in the mid-to-late twentieth century in this region. The course provides a straightforward test of golf within a parkland setting, where local knowledge of how the ball reacts on sloped lies and tree-framed corridors becomes valuable over time. It represents the Harradine approach to design: functional, playable layouts that fit comfortably into their landscape without dramatic alteration of the land.

Quick facts

Location
Bielefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
Access
Public
Holes
18
Designer
Harradine
Par
71
Length
5,148 metres
Difficulty
70/127

FAQ

Common questions about Bielefelder

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Bielefelder was designed by Harradine.

Yes. Bielefelder is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Bielefelder is 71.

Bielefelder plays 5,148 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Bielefelder is 127.

Bielefelder is a 18-hole course.

250,000+
Course Reviews
+ 4.8
App Store

How many courses have you played?

Download Course Vaults on iOS and begin your golf legacy.

Course Vaults on three iPhones: player passport, map discovery, and course detail