{"id":395,"date":"2026-01-15T22:56:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T22:56:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golfbwneu20267188.live-website.com\/?page_id=395"},"modified":"2026-03-24T12:45:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T12:45:53","slug":"geschichte","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/golf-bw.de\/en\/geschichte\/","title":{"rendered":"History and Philosophy"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Historical events<\/h2>\n

\n From the initial idea to the development of the golf club.\n <\/p>\n <\/header>\n\n

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Golf in Bad Windsheim<\/h2>\n

\n As early as the 1970s, the idea of a golf course was first mooted in Bad Windsheim. The vision: golf in peaceful natural surroundings\n between the Steigerwald and the Frankenh\u00f6he \u2013 as a sporting outlet for locals and visitors to the spa town.\n <\/p>\n

\n In the mid-1980s, the idea was revived. Thanks to a pioneering spirit and perseverance, the idea grew into a concrete project.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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The launch and founding of the club<\/h2>\n

\n Construction of the golf course began in June 1990. The Reichsstadt Bad Windsheim Golf Club was founded as early as 24 October 1990.\n Dietmar Mettal and Waldemar Heinlein are regarded as the initiators.\n <\/p>\n

\n And so the foundations were laid \u2013 not only for the pitch, but also for an active club life.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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The facility is expanding<\/h2>\n

\n It all began with the construction of the driving range. Step by step, this developed into a fully-fledged golf course \u2013 complete with paths, fairways and the necessary infrastructure.\n <\/p>\n

\n In mid-1992, the completion of the building was celebrated with the opening of the restaurant \u2013 which remains an important meeting place to this day.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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First few rounds \u2013 then 18 holes<\/h2>\n

\n From May 1992, the 6-hole short course and the first nine holes of the championship course were open for play. In the 1993 season,\n the second nine holes were opened \u2013 the course was now complete.\n <\/p>\n

\n The layout was well thought out from the start: after both the 9th and the 18th holes, the path leads straight back to the clubhouse.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Managed and owned by the club<\/h2>\n

\n In the late 1990s, the operating company ran into financial difficulties. The club initially took over the site on a leasehold basis.\n In 2000, around 10 hectares of land, including the buildings, were purchased.\n <\/p>\n

\n Since then, the Reichsstadt Bad Windsheim Golf Club has been running the course independently as a non-profit organisation.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Stability and appeal<\/h2>\n

\n Over many years, the club has managed to organise its finances and operations in such a way that it now stands on a solid foundation.\n The unique facilities also attract members from the Nuremberg\/F\u00fcrth\/Erlangen area.\n <\/p>\n

\n With a peak membership of 525 on the occasion of its 25th anniversary, the club has reached a milestone that gives it added security.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Honorary President Dieter Wiegel<\/h2>\n

\n One man who has shaped the Reichsstadt Bad Windsheim Golf Club like no other is our Honorary President, Dieter Wiegel.\n As treasurer and later, for many years, as president, he was known for his reliable and sound financial management.\n <\/p>\n

\n Thank you very much for your extraordinary dedication.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Our philosophy<\/h2>\n

\n What we stand for \u2013 community, nature and the next generation.\n <\/p>\n <\/header>\n\n

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Enjoying a round of golf together<\/h2>\n

\n Over more than three decades of working together, we have built a golf course of which we are very proud.\n Commitment and a vibrant club life create an atmosphere in which members and guests alike feel at home.\n <\/p>\n

\n The tranquil natural setting of Windsheimer Bucht defines our club: we combine relaxation, sporting challenges and\n a friendly atmosphere \u2013 welcoming both beginners and experienced golfers alike.\n <\/p>\n

\n We extend a warm welcome to visitors to the spa town of Bad Windsheim. Our aim is to ensure that everyone enjoys a pleasant,\n relaxing golfing experience \u2013 both on the course and afterwards in our restaurants and clubhouse.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Supporting young people \u2013 our future<\/h2>\n

\n Supporting children and young people is an integral part of our club\u2019s work. This is made possible by\n dedicated coaches and mentors who enthusiastically share their experience.\n <\/p>\n

\n Golf teaches young players concentration, fairness, and respect\u2014values that extend far beyond the\n sport itself. Young guest players are always welcome here.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Historische Ereignisse Von der ersten Idee bis zur Entwicklung des Golfclubs. Die Idee Golf in Bad Windsheim Schon in den 1970er Jahren wurde in Bad Windsheim erstmals \u00fcber eine Golfanlage nachgedacht. Die Vision: Golf in ruhiger Natur zwischen Steigerwald und Frankenh\u00f6he \u2013 als sportlicher Ausgleich f\u00fcr Einheimische und G\u00e4ste des Kurortes. Mitte der 80er wurde […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2245,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-395","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/golf-bw.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/395","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/golf-bw.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/golf-bw.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/golf-bw.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/golf-bw.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=395"}],"version-history":[{"count":26,"href":"https:\/\/golf-bw.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/395\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2254,"href":"https:\/\/golf-bw.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/395\/revisions\/2254"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/golf-bw.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2245"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/golf-bw.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=395"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}