| February 4, 2010 |
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| Golfpark Zugersee (Switzerland) |
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| After longterm information of the local population and authorities important adjustments concerning clubhouse site and traffic were made to the overall satisfaction. The project phase will now start an go through all the necessary stages of permission.
The site is located at the border between the two cantons Zug and Zurich and is characterised by its beautiful and unique panoramic views over the lake Zug. From the plateau above the lake one can even see the well-known mountains Rigi and Pilatus. |
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| Pre-concept |
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| Distant view from the future clubhouse over the lake Zug |
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| February 3, 2010 |
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| German Ryder Cup Applicant 2018 selected |
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| Germany is applying to host the Ryder Cup with the Audi Course belonging to the Wittelsbacher Ausgleichsfonds Golfplatz Verwaltungs GmbH in Neuburg an der Donau. This decision was taken in Frankfurt on Tuesday th 8th December 2009.
The selection of the project in Neuburg an der Donau is also a success for Himmel Golf Design in Gauting, which was responsible for the previous plan of the Audi Course. This course will be redesigned if Germany is selected as the venue for the Ryder Cup. “Here we had the opportunity to organise a course to meet the requirements of a large international event for the first time,” explained Thomas Himmel. Thus the special requirements of a Ryder Cup, such as the match play format, spectator overcrowding, security aspects and setting up numerous VIP tents were taken into account.
The Audi Course is currently 7000 metres long with a par of 71. The highpoints of the course round are holes 14 to 17 at which many Ryder Cup matches have been decided in the past. Here the green of Hole 14 can be reached in two strokes by long hitters, provided they cut across the diagonally laid fairway. The following Hole 15 is one of the longest 4 par holes on the course at about 475 metres. The 16th Hole has been planned to be the highlight hole for the Ryder Cup. At 295 metres in length this par 4 can be reached in four strokes by world class golfers but the whole area is protected by a pond. At the last two holes the Ryder Cup players will come up against a relatively short but very punishing par 3 hole (17) as well as the longest par 4 on the course (Hole 18).
When planning the Audi Course on a total area of 140 hectares particular emphasis was also placed on integrating the course into the natural meadow landscape. Numerous larger and smaller water areas create not only visual attractions but above all offer habitats for indigenous animals and plants. With a 95 hectare compensation area the claim to be building an outstanding tournament course in harmony with nature is being further documented. |
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| Computervisualization of hole 16 |
| Computervisualization of hole 17 |
| Computervisualization of holes 16 & 17 |
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| November 15, 2009 |
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| Himmel Golf Design breaks ground in China |
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| Thomas Himmel was appointed with the Design of a 18-hole real estate golf course southwest of Dalian City. The site with the natural valleys and hills are perfectly suitable for the golf and the real estate. The preliminary master plan is being used for the necessary permissions. |
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| November 4, 2009 |
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| GCCZ Golf & Country Club Zuerich |
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| The Golf & Country Club Zuerich in Zumikon has, throughout an international competition, assigned Himmel Golf Designwith the Redesign of the Golf Course. At this stage a middle-term masterplan for every single golf hole is being developed. |
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| October 26, 2009 |
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| Grassau |
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| The construction permits for a new 18-hole golf course in Grassau at the Lake Chiemsee in Southern Bavaria has been obtained. The Motel One AG, owner of the Sporthotel Achental, has decided, besides a complete refurbishment of the hotel itself, to enhance its portfolio by adding a golfcourse to it.
The mainly flat golfcourse will be dictated by numerous water features, wetlands as well as wildflower roughs that are typical to the region. The goal of the design is to offer an enjoyable round of golf within a natural experience. |
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| Master Plan as by 20.09.2208 |
| Visualisation of hole 9 |
| Visualisation of hole 10 |
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| October 21, 2009 |
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| Posnania Golf Club (Poland) |
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| Thomas Himmel is in charge to design the first 18-hole golf course in Poznan. The first Mmasterplan has been finished and has to be approved by the town and the governing authorities.
The terrain shows gentle slopes and rises continiously from a 14 hectar lake owned by the property. This will provide constant view towards the lake during the round of golf. The sandy soil will allow for large bunkers with natural appearance. Next to the future golf course houses, appartments and a business hotel will be built.
Once the first permission stage is finished the detail planning will start. The construction of the golf course is expected for summer 2010. |
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| Poznan Masterplan |
| Panoramic view of the proposed site with lake |
| Another panoramic view of the site |
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| October 19, 2009 |
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| Stuttgart-Solitude after 1 & 1/2 years |
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| Views one year after the general redesign and renovation of the Stuttgarter Golfclub Solitude e.V. and its transformation into a vivid parkland-course. |
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| Green No. 1 |
| Hole 2 with its new bunker konzept |
| Hole 3 with shifted green and original green concept |
| Hole 6 with new green and bunkering |
| Hole 7 with the new parland-character |
| Hole 11 with new bunkering |
| Hole 17 with new visual bunker |
| Hole 18 with new and large bunker for final visual effects |
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| May 12, 2009 |
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| Sierra Golf Club in Gdansk |
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| The Sierra Golf Club in Gdansk has appointed Thomas Himmel with the Design of new 9 holes which became necessary because the client had decided to develop apartment-houses on seven holes of the original first nine holes. The construction shall begin in 2010/11. Himmel Golf Design is also responsible for the complete Masterplan of the complex with houses, appartements and leisure facilities. |
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| Masterplan for Golfcourse-extension and residenial areas |
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