User Reviews
for Golf Club Ortenau e.V., Lahr-Reichenbach, Germany
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Mountain hike with golf luggage
Reviewed September 17, 2023
Admittedly, the place can't handle the heat. We thought ahead and booked a cart, because you don't necessarily go hiking when it's >30 degrees. The course is located in a very beautiful valley, but lanes 1-11 are very hilly, with a lot of inclines and you almost always play into the mountain or down steeply. Lanes 12-18 are flatter, there are also slopes, poorly signposted for those unfamiliar with the course. The greens were aerated and sanded, very uneven and unpredictable. You could have said that at reception. The fairways are still somewhat acceptable if I'm very natural and the tees are not acceptable, some with mats.
A very nice welcome, we actually wanted to stay one night in our motorhome and I accepted the friendly offer to use the showers. The motorhome parking space is in a nice and quiet location at the end of track 8, unfortunately in a natural biotope covered in flowers that attracts a lot of mosquitoes. That's why we left early in the evening and, despite the very friendly reception, we probably won't play this course again anytime soon.
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Getting used to
Reviewed August 18, 2023
The course is idyllically situated in a typical Black Forest valley. The first ten holes nestle against the mountain slopes and are difficult for average golfers who are not familiar with the area to master. The remaining tracks are flat and easy to play on. The greens are good, the fairs and tee boxes are ok.
The secretariat is very good, the food is average at best.
There are more worthwhile railways in the region.
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A sporty site with pitches for mobile homes
Reviewed August 7, 2023
A very sporty place. If you are not good on foot, a cart is definitely recommended. The first 11 tracks are very hilly and there is a lot of ups and downs, the rest are in the valley and are more relaxed. Nice restaurant with an outdoor terrace and the food was delicious. A second restaurant is right next to the parking lot and also has a beer garden and the food is also very tasty. There is a parking space for mobile homes with electricity about 300m from the clubhouse and we were able to use the shower and toilet.
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Sophisticated, well-groomed, and warmly welcomed
Reviewed July 1, 2023
We played on June 24th and 25th 2023. Good to play with cart. Fairways and green top. Participating in Early Birth was a pleasure. Warm atmosphere at the tournament. Short conversations at breakfast afterwards. The pitch for our mobile home with electricity and the use of a shower and toilet was very nice. We will be back.
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Interesting 18 hole course
Reviewed October 5, 2022
I played the course with friends on October 4th, 2022. The four of us all ~ 60 years conquered the course on foot, he wrested everything from us.
In the end we had played a good lap. It was 13 km with a difference in altitude of 600 meters, the panorama is great.
A slightly different golf course
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Very special golf - only for the very experienced!
Reviewed October 17, 2020
At this place the chaff separates from the wheat before the first tee: par 5, HC 1, dogleg to the left, “joint bend” after 150m.
the lowland indian golfer then stands at the tee box and looks at the VERY STEEP mountain!!! up and says: yes how is that supposed to work? ... and then his heart slips into his pants.
The ambitious golfer accepts the challenge and thinks about whether he wants to take the shortcut and play over the 80m high row of trees. When you arrive at the top, you continue on a rapid 300m slope, with a minimum of 25% side slope.
In summary: the first 12 holes are like a hard hike in the Black Forest. Especially at the 10th hole, you really go up the mountain again. Hole # 11 beckons as a reward. par 3, down into the valley, 200m length, estimated 80m difference in altitude - simply awesome!!! unforgettable, this picture...
It only becomes more normal from the 12th hole on, with a strong side slope still in play.
The course is only 4900m long with par 69 (slope 115), but you simply don't notice it because of all the ups and downs.
I have seldom seen such an extreme topography, most likely in Ireland (Wicklow).
I would highly recommend an electric trolley, otherwise carry a golf bag.
In spite of the persistent cold weather, the fairways were good and the greens in acceptable condition - the latter mostly slightly undulating, but nothing dramatic. There are almost no bunkers. but you already have enough work on the mountain to reach the green in the default.
normally I would rate the (slightly rustic) place with a medium 3 * level. But this layout and topography deserve an extra *.
we are guaranteed to be repeat offenders here!
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Exciting up and down
Reviewed September 9, 2020
We played the course at the beginning of August 2020 in the heat as part of a short vacation (www. Die-Golf-Camper. De, Black Forest / Vosges) and stayed there with the camper.
The course is at the very back of a valley and whoever planned the course must have had a lot of imagination, because it is not easy to accommodate 18 holes in the hills. And so the square is divided into quarters: 1 -3 hang down from the start, 4 - 8 hang less, but up and down, 9 - 11 are steeply uphill and down again and only the 12 - 18 are almost flat overhead the meadows. It always has great views of the hilly landscape, which also means that those who are not good on foot need a kart or an electric trolley. In any case, we didn't get along well with the heat and the pitfalls of the place. Since the place (of course!) Was very dry, many imprecise blows "somehow" jumped away from us. Perfect for us: Between lanes 8 and 9, we passed the camper and were able to “refuel” with new cold water. Speaking of track 8: Certainly a highlight, it has something of a marble run. The men tee off completely blind (a small orientation pole in the slope helps a little) and then the ball rolls down the slope somewhere and lands in the water or in front of the green. You can also hate the hole and find it silly, I think it can be.
In general, the place blends in very nicely with nature, as much emphasis is placed on ecology. You can also see this on the homepage, where nature has its own page. Great!
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Demanding, but something different than just plain
Reviewed August 27, 2018
The reception in the club was as described several times, extremely friendly and accommodating. There was no start time required and we were able to play for ourselves. The place was unfortunately the long dry phase corresponding to the fairways, but the greens were in a very good condition. The first nine lanes are indeed a small challenge for less athletic, have worn our bags and yet survived well. We were also offered a break during the round -top-. Scenic simply fantastic as the place was beautifully maintained in the valley, quiet and idyllic. The food we also liked, the pizza and the pasta dishes were great. We can definitely recommend this place.
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This place is an impertinence for every golfer.
Reviewed August 24, 2018
Friendly reception in the secretariat. We were very disappointed with the condition of the whole place, regardless of the dry fairways. (Summer 2018). The greens were well maintained. All haircuts in a catastrophic state. The paths to the next tees are an impertinence (extremely bumpy and rocky). On this course you will have fun playing golf. For us a lost day. Actually a great pity because we can not recommend the place. Paying a full green fee is not fair. mfg Jürgen and Regina
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Beautiful mountains
Reviewed July 5, 2017
Golf shoes could be exchanged for mountain boots.
Golf course scenic.
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Beautiful Black Forest Golf
Reviewed June 30, 2017
Long planned, now finally realized the visit. Although warned by critical voices, we felt the "goat place" rather than a magnificent Black Forest idyll. Wonderful views, Eg up to the castle ruins, beautiful valleys, great Schwarzwaldhäuser - simply a pleasure. The railways? Something to get used to, but challenging. Sometimes not the usual, since must be carefully planned. Well, that we had decided for an e-cart, my wife probably would not have "packed". But with Cart really a pleasure. The blind holes you must like, but change is also nice. The distances between the tracks are sometimes a bit long, but with Cart halt problem-free. Too bad that you have to cross the driving range markdowns, you get funny. The greens were a bit slow and soft. But the condition at the end of June very good. To the stop we drove back to home (Freudenstadt), but with the realization that it was all worth it. Would be an interesting goal for our golfer from Freudenstadt.
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Something different than just boring * highways *
Reviewed September 20, 2016
Today I have played this course for the first time. I was really surprised at the reception of the very great simplicity and friendliness. The first 10 holes are a abolute Herausvorderung and are perfectly embedded in the landscape of this Black Forest valley. Pure nature! The rest on the Game was sensational. On the first nine holes, a cart is recommended if you can not rely on its ability to be on the road as a chamois. The second nine holes are topographically less demanding, but just a golftechisch Herausforderungda the greens are rather small.
All in all, for me a sensational golf course. Small but very fine..
Congratulations to the Clup at such a challenging place in which ever bored coming!
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For everyone who also what not everyday
Reviewed August 24, 2016
The place is beautifully located in a narrow valley. Characteristic many short par 3 holes, many slopes are let the balls roll away happy times and the first half much height differences with two blind markdowns at the 5 and the 7 This you have to like. If so, then they have some great views and lots of Black Forest atmosphere, especially the clubhouse. The driving range is uphill, which is ok to take, for training with wide measurement rather not. Friendly staff, although the restaurant service had some professional can be.
My rating is a 3 instead of 4, because I'm not so fan of the first 9 Löchen. Who is a good walker should consider a visit into consideration when you are in the area. Or just use a cart. "Target golfers" are the place like.
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No risk of addiction
Reviewed July 8, 2016
The first 11 holes are summarized: If I want to make a mountain walk, I do not take golf equipment with. It may indeed many golfers view as a mountain and valley walk "sporty challenging" than, I think it is a missed court system. From the 12 it goes to relatively normal, which also slopes and ups and downs are manageable, but anything under.
The greens were much too slow and untrue, since it was not mowed longer.
The mentioned in other comments friendliness and openness of the club members is unfortunately not arrived with us.
Only the staff at the reception was very nice and accommodating, as we were looking forward to a nice round.
We would definitely not play the course again
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Response from Maik Glabbatz, Secretary at Golf Club Ortenau e.V.
July 9, 2016- Original version
To play the course in great condition, you visited us unfortunately in the wrong week. The due course maintenance-week, we could not offer you the quality of our otherwise held greens in the period… More
To play the course in great condition, you visited us unfortunately in the wrong week.
The due course maintenance-week, we could not offer you the quality of our otherwise held greens in the period of your visit. Since we largely the quality of the greens during the season and want to keep as constant high requires 2-3 weeks care in order also to ensure this.
Of course, we can reproduce the guests who are disappointed about our place in this time.
In the future, we recommend on our website a look in the category "space allocation" and look "updates". Here you will be informed what is with us just on the pitch going.
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Successful start to the golf season
Reviewed February 12, 2016
On a friend's recommendation we played the first place.
Has absolutely worth it for us:
- Warm welcome at the secretariat
- Great challenge by Höhenprofil
But not easy to hit greens already in good condition, relatively little undulating and directional stability -
- Nice ambience and good pizza and pasta at the original Italian hosts
You can tell that moves the club. Haircuts are changed and added, Umgrabungen, tree felling and some staff go.
We will be back and look forward to the results
Sincerely
E & W from the Southern Black Forest
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Idyllic golfing below the castle
Reviewed January 19, 2016
Warm reception at the club secretariat, delicious food in the club restaurant and a gorgeous setting.
Especially recommended the view from Tea 8 with castle ruin in background.
Each time a visit!
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Bad price / performance ratio
Reviewed September 29, 2015
We both Hcp. 10, who played the course on 9/29/15 and are totally disappointed. The fairways were scarify and sanded the greens. The square in poor quality of play, still had to be paid throughout the green fee of 60 €. The tracks themselves are to go strictly but to play tactically challenging. But we will go in no way a second time.
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Varied, difficult place
Reviewed August 23, 2015
The beautifully embedded in the landscape course is a challenge for any golfer. The partially large differences in altitude and the partially heavily hanging fairways make the railways demanding. The greens are slow but are overall in good condition. After the exhausting round of a pizza is recommended on the terrace.
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Very nice golf course
Reviewed August 6, 2015
I've played this course for the first time recently. I was and am still excited. The place gives the impression that since year and day include a golf course for cultural landscape Black Forest. It's almost kitsch storybook Black Forest, but only almost. The golf club is understood to be connected to the surrounding Black Forest or involved courts into a single unit. I can only recommend any golfer to play there once.
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Again a highlight
Reviewed September 14, 2014
Was once again the GC Ortenau. The course was presented in top condition! New Carts were also purchased and the members are the friendliest anyway. The 7 and 8 offer breathtaking views of the golf course as well as the valley. Bottom Line: play and enjoyment recommendation!
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But skurill good
Reviewed May 7, 2014
I may such adventures meadows - so I took the opportunity recently to play in transit once in Ortenau.
This golf club is small but nice, very picturesquely situated in the hills and both in the Secretariat and in the gastro we were treated very friendly.
The place has absolutely met my expectations, it is very varied, from flat sheets with water hazards to steep mountain slopes, where must be played in an inclined position on direction post, everything is there. In addition, there is a short par 4 with an elevated tee, which can be reached directly with a good discount.
Footsore but you should not be, and at 30 degrees in the shade are the "lifts" probably can not be recommended if you like something, you can but there are a lot of fun.
Whether a small espresso must cost in the Gastro equal to 3.50, one can certainly argue about it, otherwise the price is Leistungsverhältis but good and I liked it there, everything fell very good at everything.
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Just great
Reviewed April 17, 2014
I had now been several times when GC Ortenau. Stunning place, wonderful landscape, very nice and friendly members. Also: DO NOT start times just come and play -> that's what I call simple (!). Of course, but that should be obvious when you play on a foreign place, you should ask in advance on the website, if not just tournaments, or similar maintenance work on such day are.
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Not for lowland golfers
Reviewed September 23, 2013
21:09:13 We arrived just as decided by travelers, and went through the sweat. Because of too much rain in the days before we were allowed to run the place and do not drive with the e-cart. Usual good self, as our home course begins with a slope, we were on our way. After the first 5 holes interesting then it went off, and we had the impression that golf is only played because before the chamois and mountain goats have fled because of the steep terrain.
In addition, we noticed that the locals obviously other routes play on this course. Not that they bother us with it, they just used their local knowledge, and omitted one or the other increase. Although there is nothing more spectacular views and friendly people in reception as on the court.
Who likes it so athletic, experienced not here everyday
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