Golfclub Reit im Winkl

Golfclub Reit im Winkl sits in the Tyrolean Alps near Kössen, Austria, just across the border from the Bavarian resort town of Reit im Winkl. The course was designed by Thomas Himmel and John Haradin and occupies alpine terrain that offers mountain golf in a region known more for skiing and hiking than for golf. The setting places golfers amid the dramatic peaks and valleys characteristic of this corner of Tyrol, where the landscape rises and falls with the natural contours of the foothills. The routing works through meadowland and wooded sections typical of alpine courses, where elevation changes and natural water features shape the playing experience. Holes move across terrain that requires golfers to account for both slope and distance in a thin-air environment. The design takes advantage of the topography without excessive earthmoving, allowing the native character of the site to define strategy and shot values. The club serves both local members and visitors drawn to the region for its outdoor recreation. Reit im Winkl and the surrounding Chiemgau Alps attract tourists year-round, and the course functions as part of that broader alpine tourism infrastructure. The facility reflects the scale and character common to mountain courses in Austria and southern Germany, where golf integrates into a landscape shaped by agriculture, forestry, and seasonal tourism rather than standing apart as a destination in itself.