Golf Club Bad Saarow
An hour southeast of Berlin on the shore of the Scharmutzelsee, Bad Saarow is the largest golf resort in eastern Germany, and its Nick Faldo course is the headline act. Opened in 1996, the links style Faldo layout is a par 72 of about 7,075 yards with 133 pot bunkers, an open, windswept test that stands out among Germany's best courses.
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The verdict
Bad Saarow, once known as Sporting Club Berlin Scharmutzelsee, is the biggest golf resort in the east of Germany, set on the shore of the Scharmutzelsee about an hour from the capital. Its standout course carries the name of Nick Faldo, the six time major champion, and opened in 1996 as a links style layout in flat, open country well suited to the style.
A par 72 of about 7,075 yards, the Faldo course is defined by its 133 pot bunkers and its exposure to the wind, an unusual and welcome change from the tree lined parkland that dominates German golf. The resort backs it up with the Arnold Palmer and Stan Eby courses, so a stay here gives serious variety, but the Faldo is the one that travelling golfers come to play.
Golf Club Bad Saarow at a glance
- Opened
- 1996
- Designer
- Nick Faldo
- Type
- Links style
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,075 yds
- Green fee
- From about 90 euros
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Golf Club Bad Saarow and leading course databases. The Faldo course was designed by Nick Faldo and opened in 1996, a par 72 of about 6,470 metres, roughly 7,075 yards, with 133 pot bunkers. Indicative visitor green fees on the Faldo course have run from around 90 euros on weekdays to 110 euros at weekends; rates change by season and year, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Faldo course plays in a true links style despite sitting far from the sea, the fairways open and the wind a constant factor across the flat Brandenburg land. Faldo defended it with pot bunkers rather than water, 133 of them in all, so the premium is on placing the ball away from the sand and controlling trajectory in the breeze.
It is a long test from the back tees at about 7,075 yards, and the better player will need every club in the bag. The greens are firm and well contoured, the run offs punishing the careless approach, and the routing keeps the wind switching direction so no two holes feel quite the same.
The closing holes near the lake bring the resort setting into view and give a strong finish to a round that rewards the thinking golfer. For a links style challenge within easy reach of Berlin, the Faldo course is the best of its kind in the region.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visitors across the resort courses; book a tee time in advance, especially at weekends |
| Green fee | Indicative Faldo course rates around 90 euros on weekdays to 110 euros at weekends (indicative, 2026); always confirm current rates |
| Booking | Reserve through the resort or a Germany golf specialist; the Faldo is the most in demand of the courses |
| On the day | Buggies and carts available; the open links style layout walks well; smart golf attire expected |
| Getting there | Bad Saarow on the Scharmutzelsee, about an hour southeast of central Berlin by road |
| Best months | May to September for the warmest, driest playing conditions |
Access and fee details verified June 2026; rates and tee sheet policy change, so always confirm directly with the resort or your trip planner before booking.
Where to stay nearby
The resort at Bad Saarow has its own hotel and spa on the lake, which makes the simplest base for a golf stay, with the Faldo, Palmer and Eby courses all on site and the Scharmutzelsee on the doorstep. A resort stay turns a round here into an easy two or three day break.
For those who prefer the city, Berlin is only about an hour away and offers everything a capital can, from hotels to history, with Bad Saarow an easy day trip out. It is an ideal region to pair a links style golf resort with the culture of one of Europe's great cities.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Golf Club Bad Saarow.
Build a Berlin and Bad Saarow golf trip
We book the Faldo course at Bad Saarow around a stay on the lake or in Berlin, pair it with the resort's other courses and sort the lodging and transfers. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Golf Club Bad Saarow questions
Who designed the Bad Saarow Faldo course and when did it open?
The Faldo course was designed by the six time major champion Nick Faldo and opened in 1996 at Bad Saarow on the Scharmutzelsee in Brandenburg, Germany.
What is the par and length of the Faldo course?
The Faldo course is a par 72 of about 6,470 metres, roughly 7,075 yards, played in a links style with 133 pot bunkers and open exposure to the wind.
Can visitors play Golf Club Bad Saarow?
Yes. The resort courses are open to visitors, who should book a tee time in advance. The Faldo course is the most in demand, especially at weekends.
How far is Bad Saarow from Berlin?
Bad Saarow is on the Scharmutzelsee about an hour southeast of central Berlin by road, which makes the resort an easy break from the capital.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.