Sporting Charity Event

5th Inclusion Golf Tournament - July 10, 2026

By now, they know each other well: the Handicap Stars Munich Aschheim and the golfing members and guests of the German-American Women’s Club (GAWC) Munich. On July 10, 2026, they met for the fifth time at the Golfpark Aschheim for their annual Inclusive Golf Tournament. Playing in 18 mixed teams, participants enjoyed a beautiful afternoon on the course under perfect golfing conditions. The tournament was played in the Texas Scramble format, where success depends less on individual performance and more on the team’s overall result. The day concluded with a shared dinner attended by many additional guests.

As always, the proceeds from the tournament were donated to an inclusion project. This year, they will help fund a climbing wall for the Carl August Heckscher School at the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Center (KJP). After all, many children and teenagers begin life with a “handicap”—not on the golf course, but in the form of low self-confidence and limited belief in their own abilities. Climbing not only builds strength and coordination, but also fosters self-confidence, courage, and the empowering realization: “I can do this.” Step by step, young people can overcome their own personal challenges and gain renewed confidence for the road ahead.

The exceptionally warm, relaxed atmosphere throughout the tournament has everyone looking forward to next year’s event.

Angelika Uthoff (GAWC Chairlady Inklusionsturnier), Angela Ettenreich-Koschinsky (Schulleiterin Carl-August-Heckscher-Schule)
Fotocredit: Ulrike Kellner (GAWC)

4th Inclusion Golf Tournament - June 27, 2025

On June 27, 2025, members and friends of the German-American Women’s Club gathered at Golfpark Aschheim for our 4th Inclusion Golf Tournament – a day of playing golf together and for one another.

„It was so great“

From the very beginning, the atmosphere was warm and joyful. Our president, Andrea Hellmann, opened the event with heartfelt words, setting the tone for what would become an unforgettable day.

Together: Golfers with and without disabilities – including many of our GAWC ladies – teed off side by side in 14 mixed flights on the 9-hole course. The weather kept us on our toes: sunshine, pleasant temperatures, and even some heavy showers. But nothing dampened the spirit – if anything, it made the day even more memorable.

Together: What stood out most was the sense of community. While some players pushed themselves to achieve amazing shots and impressive scores, the real victory was the shared experience. The excitement of the final award ceremony made it clear: this was about more than trophies – it was about joy, connection, and inclusion.

Together: Afterward, everyone came together for a cheerful evening of good conversation, laughter, and delicious food. The lightness of the moment was something you could feel all around.

Supporting Each Other:Behind the scenes, inclusion coordinator Kerstin Schulz and golf pro Elizabeth Höh ensured everything ran smoothly. Liz was especially proud of her students, who gave their very best out on the fairways.

Supporting Each Other: With great help and additional support from Power Golf, this means the “Handicap Stars” will soon have a new electric trolley paid for - and fulfilling a long-held dream – a golf scooter!

„Looking Ahead“

Kerstin Schulz, Inklusions Beauftragte des Golfparks Aschheim
Fotocredits: Liz Höh, Proette Golfpark Aschheim

Great joy...
...came when our inclusion group received the new golf scooter, donated by Ahowa & Golfwerft. Our coordinator, Kerstin Schulz, accepted it with pride, knowing it would make the game even more accessible. With its tight turning radius and reverse gear, this scooter is a real game-changer – allowing Kerstin, who plays with a leg prosthesis, and many others to glide across the fairways with ease.

Her longtime coach, Elizabeth Höh, was equally delighted to see her group equipped with a brand-new PC Powergolf trolley – perfect for those who prefer walking the course.

Foto Credits: Conny Konzack, Golfpark Aschheim

This gift was made possible by the proceeds of our summer tournament, presented at Golfpark by membership chairwoman Hannelore Demmel and charity chairlady Ulrike Kellner on August 28. We are deeply grateful to these generous women – and to the German-American Women’s Club, which has been dedicated to friendship and community since its founding in 1948 by American officers’ wives and the unforgettable Princess Pilar of Bavaria. “We can’t wait for next year!”

Third Inclusion Golf Tournament - September 26, 2024

Playing sports together, breaking down barriers, and doing something good for others – this was the trio of experiences enjoyed by 35 players in September during the third Inclusion Golf Tournament hosted by the German-American Women's Club, together with the Handicap Stars of Golfpark Aschheim. People with and without disabilities played in 17 mixed flights and enjoyed a day of golfing together.e

The proceeds from this charity event were fully donated this year to a project of the Mobile Special Education Service for the Physically Disabled in Upper Bavaria.  A special highlight was the presentation of the robot avatar AV1, which allows sick children and teenagers, who are unable to attend school, to participate in lessons from home. This innovative avatar was introduced during the tournament by Maximilian Popp from the company No Isolation.