Golfclub Schwarze Heide Bottrop-Kirchhellen

Golfclub Schwarze Heide Bottrop-Kirchhellen sits in Bottrop, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, on a landscape shaped by heathland, natural ponds, old tree stock, and former quarries reclaimed for golf. The 18-hole private course opened in 1993 and is rated 4.6 by 80+ Hole19 golfers. The club has earned Golf und Natur certificates at Bronze (2010), Silver (2011), and Gold (2012) levels, reflecting a commitment to environmental standards. Tournaments hosted include the Willy-Schniewind-Mannschaftspreis and time4golf. Practice facilities include a driving range with approximately 30 grass tee positions and 8 covered tee boxes for winter and poor weather, a putting green, a six-hole short course for pitching, chipping, and bunker play, and a separate chipping area. PGA of Germany professionals Michael Terwort and Louisa Köhler provide instruction, including a multi-phase beginner programme built around a 9-hole putt course, chip course, and 6-hole pitch course. The clubhouse includes Restaurant Albatros Schwarzeheide, a light-filled space with a spacious terrace serving regional specialties, small appetizers, hearty dishes, and gourmet dinners with selected wines. A bar and pro shop are also on site.