Profil – Golfhimmel

CV Thomas Himmel

Private

Born 1964 in Caracas/Venezuela
Resident in Gauting, Germany
Married, two daughters

Professional background

1983-1988 Study Civil Engineering (TU München)
1988 Diploma as Civil Engineer
1991 Study Golfcourse Architecture at BIGCA (British Institute of Golf Course Architects),
new: EIGCA (European Institute of Golf Course Architects)
Council member of EIGCA from 2006-2009
Since 1991 Owner of Himmel Golf Design
Ecological consultant to the Bavarian Golf Federation 1994-2003
Co-founder of Golfsustainable (www.golfsustainable.com)
Design of German Candidate Golfcourse for the Ryder Cup 2018

Golfsport

1990 – 1995 Member German National Golf Team
1991, 1992 & 1993 German Amateur Champion
1989 – 1994 & 1996 Bavarian Amateur Champion
2010 – 2012 Bavarian Mid-Amateur Champion
2017 – 2019 & 2023 Bavarian Senior Amateur Champion
2021 European Senior Team Champion
Contestant of several World and European Championships for Germany

Memberships

Member of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews since 2000
Member of the Golf Course Committee and Sustainability Committee of the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews von 2011 – 2017
Member of Golf de Chantilly, Munich Golfclub, Golfclub Olching (Germany)

Golf Design with Passion

30 years experience in golf course design

Himmel Golf Design has been executing the successful completion of golfing facilities throughout Europe since 1992 – from championship courses to compact facilities.

Modern and sustainable

New construction and redesign with the most modern construction methods and sustainable planning.

Creativity plus understanding of the game

First-class results are based on a top understanding of the game and creative planning

Planning

We offer a high level of artistic sense for forms and their appropriate design along with a top-notch understanding of the game.

Construction

We place great importance on our frequent on-site presence and close and constant contact with our clients. Detailed construction management is our strength.

Our Experience

First-class golf courses are interesting for every player - benefit from our office's many years of planning experience.