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Berlin / Brandenburg, Germany
Bad Saarow — Faldo Course
A Nick Faldo design on the shores of the Scharmützelsee — the course that put eastern Germany on the European Tour map.
Course overview
The Faldo Course at Bad Saarow was co-designed by Nick Faldo and Stan Eby and opened in 1996 on the wooded banks of the Scharmützelsee lake in Brandenburg. Stretching to 6,468 metres at par 72, it hosted the German Open on the European Tour and is widely regarded as one of the finest modern designs in Germany. The layout blends links-style exposed holes with tree-framed parkland corridors, and the lake comes dramatically into play on the closing stretch.
The essentials
- Architect
- Nick Faldo; Stan Eby
- Established
- 1996
- Type
- Links
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,468 m
- Handicap
- HCP 0–26
- Location
- Brandenburg, Germany
Character & atmosphere
A links-influenced design with open, wind-affected stretches and tree-lined corridors in alternation. Water hazards frame several key holes, and the lakeside finish demands confident club selection under pressure.
Highlights
Why play here
- Designed by Nick Faldo; Stan Eby, opened in 1996.
- A challenging round for golfers who enjoy a proper test.
Practical guidance
Plan your visit
How to get there
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is the main gateway. Bad Saarow is southeast of Berlin on the Scharmützelsee lake; the drive takes around 60 minutes via the A10. Car hire is the most convenient option for the lake district.
Where to stay
Bad Saarow is a spa resort town on the Scharmützelsee lake in the Brandenburg countryside east of Berlin. The Faldo Course is one of Germany's most respected parkland layouts, and staying at the associated resort hotel gives a self-contained experience that contrasts with the Berlin city base.
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