Wiesbaden's Rheinblick Golf Course welcomes individuals, families for fun and resiliency

By Karl Weisel (Wiesbaden Family and MWR)April 4, 2016

Wiesbaden's Rheinblick Golf Course welcomes individuals, families for fun and resiliency
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WIESBADEN, Germany - Although only a 15-minute drive from downtown Wiesbaden, the Rheinblick Golf Course may be one of the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden's best-kept secrets.

"This is one of the prettiest golf courses that you'll find in Germany," said Jerry Beierschmitt, Rheinblick Golf Course superintendent.

Besides the view from its location high over the Rhein River Valley above vineyards and set in a forested area just outside of Wiesbaden-Frauenstein, "one of the things that makes Rheinblick special is the difficulty of the golf course," Beierschmitt said. "The nice view comes at a price. The course is in fantastic condition but can be difficult at times with the hills -- along with some challenging greens."

But even with some challenging greens, the course welcomes players of all ages and skill levels with a host of classes, tournaments and opportunities for individual and group activities.

"Golfing is most definitely a family activity," Beierschmitt said. "It is a sport for the whole family to play together … an activity the family can go out and do without any outside distractions (while) getting some exercise and fresh air."

It's also great for building resiliency, Family and MWR officials stated, noting the positive impact of getting away from the stresses of daily life, individual accomplishments and team-member sharing on the greens.

Rheinblick offers several programs to help new players get started. Their Get Golf Ready Program features a series of five, beginner-friendly lessons taught by the professional staff at the golf course for $99. With sessions starting April 18, May 16, June 13, July 11 and Aug. 29, community members can join fellow golfers to learn the fundamentals and to get started on this life-long pastime.

Juniors ages 7-17 can also pick up the skills needed to enjoy the game of golf during Professional Golf Association Sports Academy classes offered throughout the spring and summer months.

"We offer a full tournament schedule for the year with our three signature events," Beierschmitt said. "The Rheinblick Open, which is a three-day event, is held on the July Fourth weekend. Then comes the two-day Club and Stroke Play Championship held Sept. 3-4. September also brings the competitive spirit out as we have the Army-Air Force challenge Match Sept. 17-18 -- a two-day event held in conjunction with Ramstein.

"Then we offer what we call the 'Blickster Series' -- four events with three different formats of play," he said. These include the Blickster Scramble on April 30, Blickster Chapman on May 28, Blickster Shamble Best Ball July 30 and Blickster 18-Hole Challenge Aug. 27.

Cost to enter any of these Blickster events is $20 for members, $35 for U.S. ID cardholder non-members and $75 for all others.

"Along with these events, we have Community Scrambles and Friday Night Scrambles throughout the year for all levels of golfers to enjoy," Beierschmitt said.

The Community Scrambles are held every Monday at 6 p.m. May through August (except training holiday weekends) and are open to four-person teams for a competitive nine-hole scramble. Friday Night Scrambles likewise start at 6 p.m.

Rheinblick also features Military Unit Tournament Packages. They cost $40 a person for 18 holes Mondays to Thursdays or $45 per person for a Friday Tournament Package. There's also a Team Building Golf Clinic for $10 per hour -- minimum of 10 people.

Those who discover they really like the game of golf will want to consider becoming a Rheinblick Golf Course member to save money and enjoy other benefits.

"When you become a member of Rheinblick your green fees are free for the year. So you can come play as much as you want to without paying a green fee," Beierschmitt said. "You'll also receive a coupon book worth more than $150, along with discounts on tournament entries.

"But on top of that, if you go to other military golf courses in Germany, you will receive a discount on your green fees there," he added.

Another best-kept secret about the Rheinblick is its welcoming Golf Restaurant with a patio area where diners can enjoy the view over the course and surrounding countryside. With an extensive menu featuring inexpensive, traditional German cuisine, steaks, Balkan specialties and breakfast, diners will be sure to find something for every taste.

"Enjoy a nice meal in the clubhouse as a family," Beierschmitt said, after a round of golf -- or just to enjoy the serenity of location -- set in the foothills of the Taunus Mountains.

Hikers and bikers are also invited to set off from the Rheinblick parking lot for some time in the woods, before returning for a meal at the Rheinblick Restaurant.

The Rheinblick Golf Course is located just off A-66 on Weisser Weg, 65201 Wiesbaden. For more information about membership, programs and other golf opportunities, call civ (0611) 143-548-5485 or visit Rheinblick on the web at Wiesbaden.armymwr.com.

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