NASSFELD GOLF GMBH
🇦🇹 Waidegg, Carinthia, AT
Designed by Gary Player
Gailtal Golf Club sits in the Gail Valley of southern Carinthia, near the village of Waidegg and within view of the Carnic Alps that mark Austria's border with Italy. The course was designed by Gary Player and opened in the late 1990s, part of the South African architect's portfolio of European mountain layouts. The property lies at approximately 600 meters elevation in a region known for its forested hillsides and alpine meadows, with the Nassfeld ski resort nearby providing year-round tourism infrastructure to the area.
The routing makes use of the valley's natural topography, with holes moving through a mix of open pastureland and wooded corridors. Player's design incorporates elevation changes typical of alpine golf, though the terrain here is less severe than courses built higher in the Alps. Water features appear on several holes, and bunkering follows the architect's characteristic style of strategic placement rather than excessive quantity. The course measures around 6,000 meters from the back tees across its par-72 layout.
Gailtal serves both local members and visiting golfers exploring Carinthia's lake district and mountain resorts. The club operates as Nassfeld Golf GmbH, reflecting its connection to the broader Nassfeld tourism area. The facility includes practice areas and a clubhouse offering regional Austrian cuisine, typical of golf clubs in this part of the country where the sport blends with alpine recreation culture.
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Gailtal was designed by Gary Player.
Yes. Gailtal at Nassfeld Golf GmbH is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Gailtal is 72.
Gailtal plays 6,358 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Gailtal is 125.
Gailtal is a 18-hole course.