
Bonn Course
Internationaler Golf Course Bonn
About this course
The Internationaler Golf Course Bonn sits in Sankt Augustin, a suburb southeast of Bonn in the North Rhine-Westphalia region. Designed by Karl F. Grohs, a German architect active in the mid-to-late twentieth century, the course reflects the European parkland tradition common to courses developed in this era across western Germany. The layout occupies terrain typical of the Rhine valley's gentle topography, with mature trees and modest elevation changes shaping the playing corridors. Grohs worked on several German courses during a period when the sport was expanding beyond its traditional centers, and his designs generally emphasize strategic shot placement over dramatic landforms. At Bonn, the routing moves through wooded sections and more open ground, requiring players to manage tree-lined fairways and approach shots to greens protected by bunkers and natural contours. The course serves both members and visitors in a region where golf developed alongside Bonn's role as West Germany's capital during the Cold War decades. The club's location near the former governmental center gave it a cosmopolitan membership base, reflected in its international designation. Today it remains accessible to the Bonn-Cologne metropolitan area, offering a parkland round in a setting shaped by the Rhine lowlands' characteristic vegetation and climate. The course provides a straightforward test of accuracy and course management rather than length or severe hazards.
Quick facts
- Location
- Sankt Augustin, North Rhine-Westphalia, DE
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1993
- Designer
- Karl F. Grohs
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 5,983 metres
- Difficulty
- 78.4/138
Getting there
Internationaler Golf Course Bonn is most readily accessed via Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN), situated roughly 25 kilometers northwest of the club and a straightforward 30-minute drive through the Rhine Valley's gently rolling landscape. From the airport, the route traces eastward along the B9 corridor before turning south into Sankt Augustin, where the club's manicured grounds emerge amid the forested hills that characterize this corner of North Rhine-Westphalia. For those arriving by rail, Bonn Hauptbahnhof offers excellent connectivity to Germany's national network, with onward taxi or car service completing the journey in under 20 minutes. The final approach winds through quiet suburban roads and tree-lined avenues, a fitting transition from the bustle of the Rhine's industrial heritage to the serene, verdant sanctuary of one of Germany's most distinguished private courses.

FAQ
Common questions about Bonn
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Bonn was designed by Karl F. Grohs.
Yes. Bonn is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Bonn is 71.
Bonn plays 5,983 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Bonn is 138.
Bonn is a 18-hole course.

