Golf Course Architecture - Issue 72, April 2023

21 of the gently rolling topography, characterised by moraines and ideally suited for golf, and of the beautiful tree stands which had grown up over the last three decades.” Construction was overseen by Städler’s partner and co-designer Achim Reinmuth and carried out by German firm Jösef Potter Golf. “We followed the minimalistic approach, taking great care to carry out only minimal earthmoving and to keep the construction costs for the investor very low by using sand and gravel from the site for greens construction,” said Städler. “The selection of the grasses was based on the aspects of low-cost maintenance and the lowest possible water consumption.” This approach was taken to achieve both constructional and economic sustainability. Städler added: “Due to the ideally rolling topography, we were still able to create an aesthetically stunning and player-friendly golf course with many visual highlights.” The new course has a total length of 6,320 yards. “It has no championship calibre but is specifically designed for vacation and recreational golf,” said Städler. “Due to the combination of undulating terrain, slopes and small greens, which are well defended by bunkers and ponds, even ambitious golfers will find the course has challenges and is a lot of fun to play. “What makes the Bades Huk golf course special is the panoramic views over the Baltic Sea, the scenic beauty and the exceptional tranquillity – three trump cards that are rarely found together and give hope for a high popularity.” A new golf hotel and clubhouse is expected to be built by the end of 2025. “The new golf resort will form another important link in the chain of courses on the coast of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern – a new point of attraction for golf tourists,” said Städler. Städler & Reinmuth’s new course for Bades Huk features gently rolling terrain, as seen on the par-five seventh. Top, the par-three fourth runs alongside the Baltic Sea Photos: Ralphe Dörnte

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