8 RA I N B I RD The North Frisian Island of Föhr is situated in the Wadden Sea, the largest tidal flat system in the world which extends almost 11,500 square kilometres and is bordered by Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands. The biodiverse destination was inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List as a site of Outstanding Universal Value in 2009, putting it on a level footing with the Great Barrier Reef in respect of its preservation and management. The natural beauty and biodiversity of the island has long inspired golfers. First opened in 1925 on the southern shores of the island, Golf Club Föhr is a 27-hole complex with a long history. In the build up to its centenary, the club has been investing in projects to improve the course, working with architect Christian Althaus who redesigned 12 holes to great acclaim in 2014. Althaus has since been completing Investing in the future on the island of Föhr Golf Club Föhr has installed the Rain Bird IC System to improve irrigation and the playing experience at its historic course on the island of Föhr Christian Althaus has redesigned the Old course at Golf Club Föhr to better connect the layout with the natural environment
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