By Kasturi Datta |
15 April 2026
Krause Golf Design has completed a long-term project involving the introduction of 13 new holes at Golf & More Huckingen in Duisburg, Germany.
Having initially been contacted by owners Johannes Fülöp and Michael Luber in 2011, architect David Krause is now overseeing final touches of a project to reconfigure the golf facilities at the popular club, which is just 20 minutes from Dusseldorf Airport and serves an area that is home to more than 1.2 million people.
Previously 18 holes, the club has extended to 33 holes (including a six-hole short course) and has a large practice facility with double decker tees. “The expansion was a surgical integration into the existing facility to create a cohesive three-loop system,” said Krause.
Krause Golf Design’s masterplan for Golf & More Huckingen in Germany (Image: Krause Golf Design)
The course is situated on a former riverbed of a tributary of the Rhine River, and Krause sought to create a routing “that makes the absolute best of the riverbed property”.
Krause said: “There were challenges to finding a way to start and finish near the clubhouse, which required some adjustments to the existing holes.”
The architect reconfigured the existing 18 and designed three new holes for the North nine, two for the South and eight for the West. “Over the past 30 years of designing golf courses in the country, the local authority’s complex permit and post-permit procedures were like nothing I have experienced for an existing golf facility,” said Krause.
Permitting was initiated in 2015 and after a long and demanding process the construction permit was granted in 2023. Construction began in August 2024.
“We also hit a snag with high water after an extremely wet winter in 2024,” said Krause. “For the first time in the 20 years, the riverbed was flooded. A redesign was necessary to raise areas of play and control water.”
Krause designed an elaborate system of streams and ponds that help to maintain playability when water levels are high (Photo: Krause Golf Design)
Working alongside contractor Josef Pötter Golf, Krause created a new stream – now named David’s Creek – as part of an elaborate drainage system and network of ponds to ensure playability even when water levels are high. The third hole on the West nine is defined by the winding path of the creek.
Darryl Spelman, construction supervisor for Josef Pötter Golf coordinated the complex task of constructing golf holes while golf operations continued on the sprawling site. “Just getting around was a real challenge as there are several bottlenecks and public pathways to contend with,” said Krause.
The team discovered a sand source on site, saving the cost and emissions associated with transportation of 3,000 cubic metres of sand through a heavily populated area.
Krause expects the driveable par-four seventh hole on the West nine to become a favourite: “It’s protected by a creek on the right and a pond in front. A signature old willow tree on the front-left of the pond makes even the layup shot a test of accuracy.”
All construction and seeding were completed in late 2025. The North and South nines are open for play and the West nine is scheduled to open in August 2026.
The club has extended to 33 holes, which includes in a six-hole short course, pictured (Photo: Krause Golf Design)