Hamburg map. Part 2

The history of golf

The history of golf has an unclear origin; but it’s said that it comes from the Roman period, in which people used a bent stick to hit a leather ball, then with the Roman invasion of other territories the activity was spread throughout Europe and it evolved till the sport that we know nowadays.

Some people say that the origin is from China or from England but the first written record about this sport is from Scotland, where the modern game originated.

Golf, an elite sport in Europe

However, Golf is considered an elite sport in Europe; you may find many places to practice this sport, which is increasing its popularity; by example Germany was not a traditional Golfing country but with the success of the Golfer Bernhard Langer new golf courses were developed and now you can find more than 600 golf courses and a growing number of golfers.

Although Bavaria is the city with a high number of golf courses and golfers, this sport is practiced nationwide and it’s controlled by the German Golf Association (DGV) and the Professional Golfers’ association (PGA); both associations follow the system set by the European Golf association.

Hamburg, a Golf capital of Germany

Hamburg is another Golf capital of Germany, you’ll see some of the greatest golf courses of Germany marked on a Hamburg map; Hamburg is well-known for its vibrant nightlife, you’ll find a street called Reeperbahn, where you can enjoy a visit to interesting places such as: bars, restaurants, clubs, all them make of Reeperbahn the most entertaining street and the second highlight of the city.

Hamburg is also famous due to the continuous visits of the Beatles and several Beatles related locations in the city in which the musical Group performed before they attained worldwide recognition, places such as: The Top ten Club, Kaiserkeller, Indra Club, Star Club, Bambi Kino, Akustik Studio and more.

Among the Hamburg activities you shouldn’t miss during your trip to Hamburg are: a visit to the Harbor and some Golf courses, Resorts and other outdoor activities. The golf roots in this city are deep.

Golf courses in Hamburg

You can enjoy of this pleasant sport in many golf courses around the city and some of them are:

Visitors Ahrensburg, Golfclub Hamburg – Ahrensburg e.V.

Am Haidschlag 39-45, D-22926 Ahrensburg    

Ammersbek, Golfclub Hamburg-Walddörfer e.V.

Schevenbarg, D-22949 Ammersbek

Buchholz, Golfclub Buchholz-Nordheide e.V.

An der Rehm 25, D-21244 Buchholz    

Buxtehude, Golfclub Gut Immenbeck e.V.

Ardestorfer Weg 1, D-21614 Buxtehude  

Hamburg, Golfclub auf der Wendlohe e.V.

Oldesloer Straße 251, D-22457 Hamburg    

Hamburg, Großflottbeker Tennis-, Hockey- und Golf-Club e.V.

Otto-Ernst-Str. 32, D-22605 Hamburg    

Hamburg, Red Golf Moorfleet e.V.

Vorlandring 12, D-22113 Hamburg  

Holm, Golfclub Hamburg-Holm e.V.

Haverkamp 1, D-25488 Holm

Hamburger Falkestein

In de Bargen 59 22587 Hamburg

Lütjensee, Golf-Club Hoisdorf e.V.

Hof Bornbek / Hoisdorf, D-22952 Lütjensee  

Lutzhorn, Golf Club Lutzhorn e.V.

Bramstedter Landstraße, D-25355 Lutzhorn    

Pinneberg, Golfpark Weidenhof e.V.

Mühlenstrasse 140, D-25421 Pinneberg    

Quickborn, Red Golf Quickborn e.V.

Harksheider Weg 226, D-25451 Quickborn    

Seevetal, Golf & Country Club Am Hockenberg e.V.

Am Hockenberg 100, D-21218 Seevetal    

Wentorf, Wentorf-Reinbeker Golf-Club e.V.

Golfstraße 2, D-21465 Wentorf