
Erlangen Course
Golf Club Erlangen
About this course
Golf Club Erlangen occupies rolling terrain in Kleinsendelbach, a small community in the Franconian region of northern Bavaria, roughly 20 kilometers northeast of Erlangen itself. The course was designed by Wolfgang Barth, a German architect who worked on numerous layouts across Germany and Central Europe during the latter decades of the twentieth century. The routing takes advantage of the natural undulations characteristic of the Franconian landscape, with fairways that move through mixed woodland and open agricultural land. The layout reflects Barth's approach to integrating golf into the existing topography rather than imposing dramatic earth-moving. Players encounter moderate elevation changes and doglegs that follow the land's contours, with strategic bunkering that emphasizes position over length. The tree-lined corridors provide definition and require accuracy from the tee, while the greens feature subtle breaks that reward local knowledge. Golf Club Erlangen serves the regional golfing community in the Erlangen-Nuremberg metropolitan area, one of Bavaria's economic centers anchored by universities and technology industries. The club functions as a traditional members' facility with typical German club amenities, offering a parkland golf experience within reach of the urban population. The course provides a straightforward test suited to a range of abilities, with the natural beauty of the Franconian countryside forming the backdrop for play throughout the season.
Quick facts
- Location
- Kleinsendelbach, Bavaria, DE
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2007
- Designer
- Wolfgang Barth
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 4,858 metres
- Difficulty
- 68.5/126
Getting there
The journey to Golf Club Erlangen begins at Nuremberg Airport (NUE), a compact international hub just thirty kilometers to the south, making this one of Bavaria's most accessible championship layouts. The drive north traces the gentle contours of Franconian Switzerland, where the urban sprawl of Nuremberg yields to rolling farmland and the first hints of the Jura limestone uplands that define this storied region. Within forty minutes, the approach narrows into the quiet village of Kleinsendelbach, where the course reveals itself across open meadows - a serene, parkland setting that feels worlds removed from the city, yet remains remarkably close at hand.
FAQ
Common questions about Erlangen
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Erlangen was designed by Wolfgang Barth.
Yes. Erlangen is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Erlangen is 70.
Erlangen plays 4,858 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Erlangen is 126.
Erlangen is a 18-hole course.
