4 GOLF VALLEY

WHERE IS IT? 30km south of Munich. WHAT’S IT LIKE? A family-run newcomer in an agricultural landscape, forcefully evoked by the pungent smell of stabled cattle. Distant Alpine foothills and evergreen forest add to the attraction. Long walks from green to tee signify North American input, in this case from Canadian architect David Krause, a student of Robert Trent Jones. His payoff is landscaped fairways, strategically separated to eliminate monotony and prevent crossfire from their neighbours. Conquering the monster par-5 fifth and landing on the island green at the par-3 seventh on the C loop guarantees a deep sigh of satisfaction. CONTACT Am Golfplatz 1; tel +49 802 490 2790; golfvalley.de PRICE 18 holes weekdays e75, weekends e95, twilight (from 2pm) e50/e60; nine-hole golf park

e30/e40. Buggy e35 (18 holes), trolley e7.50. CLUB HIRE e40 (nine holes e20), reserve in advance. CLUB HOURS Opens 7.30am-8am, closes 7pm-8pm midMarch to mid-November (closed rest of the time). MAXIMUM HANDICAP Main courses 36 (men and women), certificate required. Nine-hole golf park 54. FACILITIES Three nine-hole loops: A 3,528m, par 36; B 3,545m, par 36; C 3,311m, par 36; golf park nine holes 1,912m, par 33; covered driving range, extensive practice area and putting greens, Arne Dicker golf academy. AFTER THE GOLF Restaurant and bar with a terrace; open from 10am until the last guest leaves and serves Bavarian and Italian fare. Wine lodge with a choice selection of vintages.