venue:
Golfclub Hösel Höseler Straße 147
42579 Heiligenhaus (close to Düsseldorf)
get together / accreditation: Thu, September 30, 2021
first tournament day: Fri, October 1, 2021
second tournament day: Sat, October 2, 2021
Statements to the German Rainbow Open:
An den jährlichen GRO teilzunehmen, bedeutet an einem großen, bunten und fröhlichen Familienfest beteiligt zu sein. Auf Weltklasse-Plätzen, in herrlichem Ambiente mit tollen Leuten.
I attended my first Rainbow Open in 2017. The Rainbow Open was a fantastic tournament. It was so professionally organised and both the courses we played at Winstongolf were of championship standard. So I'll be back in 2018!
Ein toll organisiertes, anspruchsvolles Turnier, mit internationalem Spielerfeld und hochwertigem Rahmenprogramm.
Mein sportliches Highlight des Jahres! Grandiose Golfplätze, tolle Sideevents und Freunde treffen. Kann es schon ab Saisonstart kaum erwarten.
Hosts and players were so very welcoming and inclusive that we felt right at home instantly, even though we were complete strangers to most everyone.
Was ich bei der GRO liebe? Das starke Gemeinschaftsgefühl.
Klasse Golf, klasse Event... das (in 2006 seinerzeit für mich) erste, grösste und nach wie vor für mich schönste Golfturnier der Community... 🙂
I already came 4 times. Always a great pleasure. The quality of the organization, the golf courses, the evenings and especially THE ATMOSPHERE… are wonderful.
GRO is the premier gay golf tournament anywhere in the world! It is expertly managed and provides all that any gay golfer could ask for in a tournament.
Die GRO sind ein Potpourri aus Spaß, Spannung, Sport und den unterschiedlichsten Menschen - kontinentübergreifend. Stets eine Reise wert.
Die GRO sind ein Fest unter Freunden. Golf in allen Leistungsklassen auf Top-Plätzen, professionell organisiert durch die German Rainbow Golfers und dazu ein Rahmenprogramm, das alle einbezieht. Ein Turnier von Freunden für Freunde!
Wie alle anderen des Orga-Teams, gebe ich seit 2005 Vollgas, um den perfekten Rahmen für Europas größtes LGBTI-Golfturnier mit zu schaffen. Jedoch seid es ihr Teilnehmenden, die das Event zum unvergesslichen Erlebnis werden lassen. Vielen Dank & keep swinging!
Seit ich 2012 das erste Mal an den GRO teilgenommen habe, ist diese Veranstaltung ein absolutes „Muss“ in meinem Terminkalender. Ein wirklich richtig fein organisiertes Golfturnier im Zeichen des Regenbogens mit Suchtfaktor.
Bunt, offen, anspruchsvoll auf hohem Niveau. Ein internationales Event, das sich durch perfekte Organisation mit Herz auszeichnet.
Meine Golfkarriere begann bei den German Rainbow Open! Über den Schnupperkurs wurde ich zum begeisterten Turnierteilnehmer und konnte sogar schon eine Medaille mit nach Hause nehmen. Man fühlt sich wirklich unter Freunden - auf dem Golfplatz und in der Bar.
Die GRO ermöglichen Golfen auf einer der besten und schönsten Golfanlagen Deutschlands zusammen mit guten Freunden.
Idea of the tournament
It was the spring of 2005 …
There were five of us and we had a common vision: We wanted to create our own international golf tournament for lesbians and gays.
With high sporting standards, played over two days on an 18-hole championship course. Above all, however, the fun and communication within the LGBTI community should be in the foreground. For example, mixed flights, also in terms of playing level, were a natural part of the plan.
In the same year we were able to turn our vision into reality – and have been doing so every autumn ever since. Today the German Rainbow Open is a firmly established tournament in European gay and lesbian golf (LGBTI).
According to our philosophy we want to introduce as many still inexperienced lesbians and gays interested in golf as possible to this wonderful sport. A professional golf introductory course is therefore always part of the German Rainbow Open. And we promise: Our LGBTI Community Golf Tournament is also suitable for players with little tournament experience.
Be there! We look forward to seeing you, all of you.
STRAIGHTdrivesQUEERplayersPRIDE golf
Program
New in 2021
Event-Home
We’ll hold the 16th edition of the German Rainbow Open the first time at the Golfclub Hösel which is located roughly 20 km east of Düsseldorf airport. On both tournament days we’ll play the South course and the North course alternating. Information on the courses can be obtained by clicking this link here.
With the Golfclub HÖSEL we have now found a great golf complex in a central location in Germany, which also offers an ideal location for our annual GRO with its clubhouse. Managing Director Matthias Nicolaus and his team at the golf club – as well as Ina-Marie Strasser and her team in the gastronomy of the GUSTUS restaurant – are looking forward to being our hosts in autumn 2021.
Accreditation, Get Together:
The accreditation, opening speech and ceremony will take place on Thursday (September 30, 2021) at the golf clubhouse and it’s restaurant „GUSTUS“.
Hotel nights
We were able to negotiate attractive conditions with two hotels in the area, details such as special conditions (also for a few days before/after the GRO) can be found under the menu item hotel recommendations.
Early-bird discount
The early booking discount applies to all packages as indicated – if payment is received by June 30, 2021.
Practice rounds (optional), special rates
Optional practice rounds are possible on the days before our tournament. Special green fee (18 holes) weekdays 50,- EUR / holidays and WE 60,- EUR
Please reserve your desired tee time (and buggy, in case you need one) in time:
e-mail: service@golfclubhoesel.de
Tel. club management: +49 2056 9337 12
Tel. reception: +49 2056 9337 0
Payment system during all event days:
Consumption vouchers for the event days will be available from Thursday, September 30, 2021 at the Clubhouse Restaurant GUSTUS.
Thursday, September 30, 2021
Accreditation | Get Together | Event-opening ceremony
Accreditation: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the entry hall of the golf clubhouse.
Get-Together at the golf clubhouse and it’s restaurant “GUSTUS”:In casual atmosphere with food offerings (reduced menu, to be paid individually) everyone will have the opportunity to get together with other participants. At around 8pm the welcome speech and the official opening of this year’s German Rainbow Open will be held.
We aim to publish the starting lists for the first tournament day (Friday) at around 9pm at the black-board of the club house.
Friday, October 1, 2021
Tournament day 1 of the 16th GRO | golf introductory course | buffet at the golf club restaurant GUSTUS
From 8am:
Tournament check-in and option for late arrivals to register until 8:30am (please provide upfront info if you can register earliest by Friday) at the reception desk with the golf clubhouse.
On day one we’ll play the first 18 holes in groups of four (ideally mixed genders)
tbd. am:
Starting times from Tee 1 and 10 on both courses:
Groups A/B:
South course
Groups C/D:
North course
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In parallel to the first tournament day:
10am to approx. 3.30am:
Golf-introductory course, including lunch break (optional) at the golf club house.
Meeting time/point 10 a. m. at the golf reception desk in the club house.
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From around 3pm:
Get Together (optional) in the golf club house. After the first tournament round participants will have the opportunity to meet within the restaurant GUSTUS
7pm:
Dinner (buffet) including a selection of drinks until 11 pm in the clubhouse restaurant GUSTUS. A raffle with attractive prizes as well as the “small award ceremony” for special competitions and introductory participants will round off the evening.
Saturday, October 2, 2021
Tournament day 2 of the 16th GRO | PlayersNight: festive buffet, award ceremony, party at the Clubhaus Restaurant GUSTUS
The winners of the 16th German-Rainbow-Open will be determined on Saturday October 2, 2021:
Players will be grouped into groups of three and will start based on the stroke play results (A+B), respectively net-results (C+D) of the previous day.
Groups A/B:
North Course: tee box 10 from tbd am, tee box 1 from tbd am
Groups C/D:
South Course: tbd am, starting from tee box 1 and tee box 10
Concrete starting times will follow
From around 3pm:
Optional Get Together in the clubhouse
7pm:
Gala-evening opened by a welcome drink reception at the entrance area / clubhouse restaurant GUSTUS
Around 7.30pm:
Players night including gala buffet, award ceremony (winners 1-3 within all handicap groups for female and male), Pink Jacket award to the overall stroke-play winners female and male.
Around 9:30pm
Dance party at clubhouse restaurant GUSTUS
12:30am:
end of the event
Golf Introductory Course
Getting to know golf:
We are committed to introducing those interested in golf to the LGBTIQ community. That’s why we offer a golf introduction course with the help of the golfmanagement of our hosting golf club.
Parallel to the first round of the tournament on Friday, October 1, 2021, non-golfers will have the chance to experience the fascination of golf in a golf introduction course lasting several hours under the professional guidance of a golf instructor. Rental clubs, balls, welcome drink and guided tour included.
The process:
10.00 – noon training
noon – 1 pm lunch break (snack at the catering station at tee 1, Südplatz, close to the practice area)
1 pm – 3 pm practice
3 pm small tournament of the introduction course participants
On Saturday, October 2, graduates of the introduction course can rent clubs and use the practice facilities for a fee. In case you are interested, please contact the golf reception.
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Important note:
Please bring non-slip shoes to the introduction course!
Registration for the introductory course (package “TRY) automatically includes the participation in the two evening events on October 1 & 2 at the golfclub restaurant GUSTUS.
Enrollment fee, packages & booking
The respective early bird price of the tournament packages is valid upon receipt of payment by June 30, 2021 at the latest. Every registration done will be binding.
In the unpleasant case of cancellation, please check our cancellation policy.
Pack A / GRO ALL
2 days GRO tournament, range balls, 2 evening events incl. buffet & selection of drinks
early bird special
on receipt of payment by June 30, 2021:
295
regular price
on receipt of payment from July 1, 2021:
345
Included Services
Thursday, September 30, 2021:
Accreditation, tee off gimmick,
welcome speech
Friday, October 1, 2021:
range balls, 18 holes tournament, snack
dinner at the golf club restaurant,
selection of drinks during dinner until 11 pm,
small award ceremony (special prizes)
tombola
Saturday, October 2, 2021:
range balls, 18 holes tournament, snack
dinner / evening event at the golf club restaurant
selection of drinks during dinner until 11 pm,
award ceremony / Pink Jacket Award
dancing party
Pack B / GRO TRY:
1 Introductory course, 2 evening events incl. buffet & selection of drinks
early bird special
on receipt of payment by June 30, 2021:
150
regular price
on receipt of payment from July1, 2021:
170
Included Services
Thursday, September 30, 2021:
Accreditation, tee off gimmick,
welcome speech
Friday, October 1, 2021:
golf trial course, snack
dinner at the golf club restaurant,
selection of drinks during dinner until 11 pm,
small award ceremony (special prizes)
tombola
Saturday, October 2, 2021:
dinner / evening event at the golf club restaurant
selection of drinks during dinner until 11 pm,
award ceremony / Pink Jacket Award
dancing party
Pack C / GRO FUN:
2 evening events incl. buffet & selection of drinks
early bird special
on receipt of payment by June 30, 2021:
110
regular price
on receipt of payment from July 1, 2021:
130
Included Services
Thursday, September 30, 2021:
Accreditation, tee off gimmick,
welcome speech
Friday, October 1, 2021:
dinner at the golf club restaurant,
selection of drinks during dinner until 11 pm,
small award ceremony (special prizes)
tombola
Saturday, October 2, 2021:
dinner / evening event at the golf club restaurant
selection of drinks during dinner until 11 pm,
award ceremony / Pink Jacket Award
dancing party
Tournament T&C’s
Important Information – please read.
All relevant information about the scoring classes, game / start mode, caddy rules, play-off… etc. are available here for download in the form of the official tournament T&C document (asap).
Ambitious tournament players always check out the tournament T&C’s. We at the German Rainbow Open explicitly welcome golfers who do not yet have that much experience in tournaments. That being said we kindly ask also newbies to download the T&C’s and study it carefully.
MARKUS Ortlieb will be happy to answer all questions around the tournament T&C’s, just contact him – tournament@german-rainbow-open.com
Notes on enrollment
Gender note:
If you select “diverse” under gender when registering, the tournament organisation will contact you regarding the classification to ensure correct allocation.
The early-bird special will apply only on receipt of payment until June 30, 2021.
We strongly recommend to enroll asap – due to organizational reasons the total number of participants will be limited. In case of late enrollments we’ll keep a waiting list based on a first paid first registered principle.
All golfers carrying a golf handicap index of 54 or better are entitled to enroll. Bring a handicap certificate (details see tournament T&C‘s).
Last date to enroll will be September 15, 2021. In case you’ll be able to first after September 15, 2021 you’ll for sure get a spot in case one is left. Otherwise we’ll put you on the waiting list and inform you as soon as a spot becomes available.
Your participation spot will be finally confirmed after we’ve received your payment onto the account listed alongside.
Please ensure to fully complete an enrollment for every individual separately. Subsequently a conformation including all enrollment details will be sent to the Email-address provided during registration.
In case you do wish to amend your enrollment afterwards please ensure to provide us with your request via Email. DO NOT COMPLETE THE ENROLLMENET FORM AGAIN!
Please transfer the entry fee as soon as possible after your registration (in order to receive the early bird discount, payment must be received by 30.6.2021), stating your first name, surname and “GRO 2021” to the following account:
Recipient:
German-Rainbow-Golfers e. V.
Bank:
Hamburger Volksbank
Hammerbrookstraße 63, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
IBAN:
DE09 2019 0003 0001 1584 06
SWIFT/BIC:
GENODEF1HH2
Fore!
Your enrollment is binding. In the unpleasant case of cancellation, please check our cancellation policy.
Hotel recommendations
For evening to morning.
The location of our 16th German Rainbow Open 2021, Golfclub Hösel (near Heiligenhaus), is about 25 km north-east of Düsseldorf city centre and offers numerous accommodation options in the surrounding area.
We were able to arrange special rates for our participants at two hotels in the area:
Quite close:
The WALDHOTEL HEILIGENHAUS is approx. 5 km from the Hösel Golf Club and is quietly located in a small wood.
WALDHOTEL HEILIGENHAUS
Parkstraße 38
42579 Heiligenhaus (bei Düsseldorf)
phone: +49 20 56 – 597-0
fax: +49 20 56 597-260
e-mail: reservierung@wald-hotel.de
website: Waldhotel Heiligenhaus
We have an order contingent until August 15, 2021 at the following special rates, valid from September 25 to October 5, 2021:
50 comfort rooms
Single room EUR 86,00 including breakfast per night and room
Double room EUR 120,00 including breakfast per night and room
bookings can be made by telephone or by e-mail
keyword when booking: “GRO 2021”
For bookings after 15 August 2021, daily rates apply.
Quite budget:
The WYNDHAM GARDEN DÜSSELDORF METTMANN is located about 12 km from the Golfclub Hösel.
Wyndham Garden Düsseldorf Mettmann
Peckhauser Straße 5
40822 Mettmann
Phone: +49 (0)2104 986 0
Fax: +49 (0)2104 986 150
e mail: info@wyndhamgardenmettmann.com
web: www.wyndhamgardenmettmann.com
There is an order contingent until August 30, 2021 at the following special rates:
20 standard single rooms from September 27 to October 3, 2021
EUR 50,00 per room/night including breakfast / tax
60 standard double rooms from September 27 to October 3, 2021
EUR 60,00 per room/night including breakfast / tax
Cancellation free of charge until 3 days before arrival.
Bookings can be made by telephone or e-mail.
Reservation hotline: 0800 10 10 88 0
Reservation by e-mail: reservierung.met21@gchhotelgroup.com
Keyword when booking: “GRO 2021”
Bookings after August 30 are subject to availability at the same rates.
Please note the applicable cancellation conditions of the hotel.
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