Local Rules
Out of bounds – holes 5, 11, 13 and 14
Out of bounds on hole 5 left, hole 11 behind the green, hole 13 left and behind the green, and hole 14 left.
Penalty areas and drop zones – holes 8 and 16
Penalty areas are marked red. The ponds at tee 1, tee 16/green 18 and hole 8/9 must not be entered. A drop zone before the ladies tee may be used for holes 16 and 8.
Natural water edges and hole 16 bunker wall
The natural stream/water edge is the penalty-area boundary unless otherwise marked. At hole 16, the penalty-area boundary at the bunker wall is on the course side.
Waste area between fairways 7 and 8
The sand area between fairway 7 and fairway 8 is a waste area and part of the general area; practice swings and grounding the club are permitted.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
Wind is the main variable: moderate wind can make scoring comfortable, while strong wind changes the course materially. Foehrenwald is an 18-hole course near Wiener Neustadt with varied holes, elevated tees and scenic views. Open, playable Lower Austrian parkland course
Major Risks
Wind exposure Strong wind can make the course significantly tougher. Penalty areas Water around holes 8, 9 and 16 has special access and drop-zone rules. Out of bounds Specific out-of-bounds boundaries affect holes 5, 11, 13 and 14.
Blue Tee Strategy
Adjust targets for wind before choosing lines. Keep conservative margins from documented penalty areas. Confirm the current scorecard and tee setup before play. No reliable blue-tee yardage evidence found
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
Wind can make the course tough. Some reviewers describe the challenge as moderate rather than severe. Available reviews are consistently positive on maintenance, welcome and overall experience; wind is the recurring difficulty. The sources identify the Föhrenwald course near Wiener Neustadt/Lanzenkirchen. MEDIUM Well-maintained fairways, bunkers and greens. Friendly staff and welcoming service. Varied layout with elevated tees and scenic views. Good clubhouse and restaurant experience.
Course Conditions
PARTIALLY_VERIFIED Reported very good maintenance Check current course conditions before play. Expect wind to affect difficulty. 2023-06-27 Conditions can change by date and no current official conditions bulletin was found. Several dated golfer reviews describe excellent or very good fairways, greens and bunkers.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Foehrenwald pre-round brief Reassess targets if wind increases. Wind Review holes 8 and 16 drop-zone and penalty-area rules. Hazards Plan for out of bounds on holes 5, 11, 13 and 14. Boundaries Allow up to 4:30 for a four-ball. Pace Play for the wind, know the boundary and penalty-area rules, and verify current conditions.
Regulations
Pace of play
Four-ball groups: maximum 4:30 hours; three-ball groups: maximum 4:00 hours.
Dress code
Blue jeans, hot pants, tank tops and tracksuits are not permitted on the course, practice facilities or driving range.