3 WITTELSBACHER GOLF CLUB

WHERE IS IT? 85km north of Munich. WHAT’S IT LIKE? A stylish, welcoming club built on a former stud farm, Wittelsbacher’s flat layout was designed by former Dutch amateur champion Johan Dudok van Heel in 1986. The imposing 200-year-old oaks that once sheltered mares from the sun provide an effective defence against wayward golf shots. Water is an occasional hazard, but long, straight hitters can expect to beat their handicaps. CONTACT Rohrenfeld 102; tel +49 8431 908 590; wbgc.de PRICE 18 holes e70. Buggy e30 (reserve in advance), trolley e5, range balls e2 for 36. CLUB HIRE Callaway e25 (reserve in advance). CLUB HOURS 7am-9pm mid-March to mid-December (depending on daylight). Play may be possible in January and February but the clubhouse is closed. MAXIMUM HANDICAP 36 (men and women), Germans may be asked for a certificate, foreign visitors taken on trust. FACILITIES 18-hole course, 6,775m, par 71; covered driving bays, large practice area, putting green, Wolfgang Lutz golf academy with video analysis. AFTER THE GOLF Colonial-style clubhouse with white pillars and wide verandas. The interior is well appointed, with a gourmet restaurant. Breakfast is served from 7am, last orders at 9pm – the sea bass with saffron risotto ( e21.50) is a treat. Luxury rooms are available in the on-site guesthouse, with B&B rates starting from e108.