Participating golf clubs

Golfclub Alvaneu Bad

The Golf Club Alvaneu Bad in Graubünden is regarded by many golfers as an insider tip. Its 18-hole course, honoured with a Swiss Golf Award, offers players stunning views over the river landscape of the Albula valley and the Landwasser Viaduct of the Rhaetian Railway.

The course

Played as a par 72, the slender fairways with their original mature trees vary in topography, yet the terrain is level and easy to walk. Existing streams have been gathered into four lakes, used both to irrigate the course and as water hazards.

Enjoy your round of golf against a magnificent mountain backdrop!

Golf-Club Arosa

The municipality of Arosa lies in the Plessur holiday region of Graubünden. Here you will experience panoramic golf at its finest. Founded in 1942, Golf-Club Arosa boasts the highest tee in Switzerland and, at 1,775 m above sea level, is also one of the highest 18-hole courses in Europe.

History

The original 9-hole course was built in 1946 by the renowned golf course architect Donald Harradine. Golf-Club Arosa was delighted that the construction of the further nine holes and the modernisation were carried out by Donald's son, Peter Harradine.

The course

On this beautifully kept course amid a glorious mountain setting there is just one sand bunker, to the right of the tenth green – all other challenges arise from the topography, water, trees and design. Golfers of every ability delight in the unique panorama.

After your round, the clubhouse invites you to relax and unwind. And your dog is welcome too. Enjoy a special golfing experience amid an idyllic alpine panorama!

Golfclub Buna Vista Golf Sagogn

Buna Vista is Romansh for 'beautiful view'. And rightly so, for the entire course is fitted into the natural spaces of the young Rhine and offers a wonderful view of the alpine panorama from Flims to Ilanz and up towards the Oberalp Pass.

The course

Designed by the renowned golf course architect John Chilver-Stainer, the course lies in the idyllic area between the two villages of Sagogn and Schluein. Here the attractive 18-hole course invites you to play, the driving range to practise and the Restaurant Vista to linger and enjoy.

The holes, hazards and greens are built into the landscape so naturally that you get the feeling the course has always been there.

Enjoy your golf with an open view of the Rhine Gorge and the mountains!

Location & directions

At just under 750 m above sea level, the course is not alpine. Buna Vista Golf Sagogn can be reached from Chur in less than 30 minutes, from Flims/Laax in 8 to 12 minutes and from Ilanz in 7 minutes.

Golfclub Davos

Golf Club Davos creates varied golfing experiences in a sporty, relaxed atmosphere. Set amid the majestic mountains on the high plateau of the Landwasser valley, the 18-hole course lies on the edge of the highest town in Europe.

History

The first 9-hole layout was created in 1927, and in 1966 the 18-hole course designed by Donald Harradine opened. In 2010 the course was generously extended and renewed under the hand of the well-known golf course designer Kurt Rossknecht.

The course

The mainly level and lovingly maintained course offers an impressive ambience with an alpine and, in parts, urban flavour.

Suitable for all abilities, the course also provides beginners with a practice area for the long and short game.

Altitude 1,560 m, length 5,469 m, par 68. Men 5,469 m, Slope 130, CR 68.8; Ladies 4,669 m, Slope 127, CR 69.4.

Enjoy the world-famous mountain air and the uniqueness of Golf Club Davos!

Golfclub Entfelden

'Golf among friends.' This statement sums it up perfectly.

Golfclub Entfelden is extremely conveniently located directly on the Zurich–Bern axis and is known far and wide for its friendly, personal atmosphere.

Guests are warmly welcome at all times and play on summer greens all year round. You can reach Golfclub Entfelden in around 40 minutes by car from Zurich.

The course

Founded in 1986, Golfclub Entfelden has the only 18-hole course in the canton of Aargau. It is a course with two fundamentally different faces. On the one side are the first nine holes, opened after the extension from 9 to 18 holes in 2004. They lie in open terrain, bordered on one side by the river Suhre and on the other by orchards.

The second nine are on the original layout, with rather short but technically demanding holes. The fine old trees flank the fairways and call for tactical, precise play. Long hitters do not have it easy here.

The course is completely flat and compact, with mostly short walks from the greens to the next tee.

In clear weather, enjoy a lovely view from the front nine all the way to the Bernese Alps!

Golfclub Erlen

Set amid a gently rolling orchard landscape in the idyllic canton of Thurgau, Golfclub Erlen offers exceptional recreational and leisure value.

The attractive course was planned and realised as a joint effort by golf and landscape architects, nature-conservation specialists and golfers with international experience. It meets the highest standards, both scenically and in sporting terms.

The course

The challenging hazard design, the large ponds, the tactically placed bunkers and the demanding greens are all to international standard.

The course is a delightful challenge for ambitious players, yet also gives the leisure golfer a fair chance.

Let your soul unwind and enjoy the lush green as far as the eye can see. With a little luck you will see Lake Constance and, from the 'small Säntis' at tee 17, the real 'great' Säntis.

Golfclub Erlen offers:

• 18 holes, par 71, 5,694 m
• Covered driving range
• Chipping and putting greens, and
• Indoor golf.

Golfplatz Gonten / Appenzell

Nestled in the charming rolling landscape of the high valley of Gonten lies the Gonten golf course. To the south, the Alpstein massif with Säntis is a feast for the eyes in spring and autumn, wearing its dusting of snow.

The course

The course is framed by pastures, interspersed with woodland and raised bogs. Along its southern edge it borders an idyllic protected wetland.

With the magnificent Alpstein as a backdrop, the 18-hole course, par 71, offers a very special sporting and natural experience.

Many a golfer will get to prove their skill at the 13th, a par 5 laid out with an island green. A 5-hole short course, the double-decker driving range with 35 bays and the generous approach area complete the practice facilities.

Enjoy the beautiful surroundings before, during and after your round.

Golf Club Ybrig

Golf Club Ybrig is considered an insider tip – not only in sporting terms, but also for its imposing natural setting and its calming effect on the soul. The idyllic tranquillity this place radiates amid the rugged, beautiful Schwyz mountains is simply a delight.

The course

The plain used as the course is framed by wooded mountains and rocky slopes that form a spectacular backdrop. The fairways run level, with none of the unwelcome side-slopes. Members of every age appreciate the flat design of this attractive course.

Lying at 930 m above sea level, the course is very pleasant in high summer and mostly free of fog in autumn.

Just over a quarter of an hour from Einsiedeln, Switzerland's most important place of pilgrimage, Golf Club Ybrig is part of the local recreation area of the Zurich region and can be reached from the city within 40 minutes.

Golfpark Zürichsee

The Golfpark Zürichsee is embedded in a picturesque landscape with wonderful far-reaching views to the mountains of the Glarus region and an open outlook over the Zurich Obersee, the Linth plain and, across the Seedamm, as far as Rapperswil.

The course

The attractive 18-hole layout with 3 large lakes and numerous ecological compensation areas was realised to plans by golf course architect Kurt Rossknecht. An orchard with cherry, apple, pear, plum and apricot trees was also included, so that away from your game you can enjoy fresh fruit, home-pressed apple juice, schnapps and honey.

Enjoy your golf in harmony with nature!

The golf park can be reached by car from Zurich within 40 minutes or from Lucerne within 55 minutes.

Golf-Club Lindau-Bad Schachen

The town of Lindau lies on the north-eastern shore of Lake Constance in the German state of Bavaria. Golfclub Lindau-Bad Schachen e.V. was founded in 1954 at 'Am Schönbühl', a 5-minute drive north of Lindau's old town.

The course

The Lindau landscape and golf architect Kurt Rossknecht has given the course his signature in recent years, steadily improving the original layout step by step. Mature trees, numerous wild-flower meadows, waterways and biotopes line the immaculately kept fairways and fast greens. During your round, glorious views open up over the grounds and Lake Constance, making the heart of every nature lover beat faster.

After your round (par 71, 5,706 m / CR 70.9 / Slope 130 from the men's tees and 5,020 m / CR 72.3 / Slope 128 from the ladies' tees) it is well worth stopping off at the clubhouse. In fine weather the cosy halfway house is a popular resting place after 9 holes.

Round off your golf outing to Lindau on the beautiful sun terrace.

Golfclub Oberstaufen-Steibis

The 18-hole course (par 70) of Golfclub Oberstaufen-Steibis e.V. is a true golfing paradise in the Allgäu Alps east of Lake Constance. Thanks to its location it offers the very best conditions for first-class golfing experiences. A demanding game is guaranteed. The greens are fast; bunkers, doglegs and gradients are a challenge even for experienced golfers.

The location

The course lies in a magnificent landscape amid the Allgäu Alps.

At the foot of the Nagelfluh ridge at 900 m, between lush mountain meadows and charming nature trails, the club's greens sit before a unique backdrop.

From every hole the player enjoys panoramic views of the magnificent Allgäu, Austrian and Swiss Alps.

History

The first 9-hole layout was created in 1989 in the Steibis district of Oberstaufen, and in 1996 the course was extended to 18 holes under the hand of the well-known golf course designer Kurt Rossknecht.

The course

The course is hilly and structured by water hazards with biotopes, springs and mature trees. For practice there is a driving range with 24 bays (6 covered) as well as pitching, chipping and putting greens. Equipment including electric trolleys or carts can be hired if required or bought in the pro shop.

Altitude 900 m, length 5,282 m, par 70. Men 5,282 m, Slope 135, CR 69.0; Ladies 4,666 m, Slope 128, CR 70.5.

Golfclub Rickenbach

in the district of Waldshut / Baden-Württemberg

Founded 40 years ago and recognised as a non-profit club, Rickenbach has one of the most traditional and attractive golf facilities in the tri-border region of Germany, Switzerland and France. The well-kept 18-hole course of almost 80 hectares is complemented by a modern clubhouse and a generously laid-out driving range.

The location

At an altitude of around 700 metres, an oasis of peace and relaxation awaits you. The varied and sportingly demanding course is embedded in the charming landscape of the southern Black Forest. The changes in elevation call for some fitness but reward you with fantastic views of the Jura mountains and the panorama of the Swiss Alps.

The course

Playing the largely natural 18-hole course, you find yourself in the midst of nature, undisturbed by traffic noise, and can enjoy a glorious view. The terrain is gently undulating, and the frequent side-slopes of the sometimes narrow fairways demand precise shots. If you are used to flatter courses, we recommend using one of the modern golf buggies for your round.

Look forward to a varied and demanding game in a fantastic landscape!

Directions

Location: 79736 Rickenbach, Hennematt 20

Lörrach: approx. 30 min — Waldshut: approx. 35 min — Basel: approx. 45 min — Zurich: approx. 50 min — Freiburg: approx. 50 min.

Golf-Club Sigmaringen Zollern-Alb e.V.

Embedded in the picturesque landscape of the Upper Danube Nature Park, between the Swabian Alb and Lake Constance, Golfclub Sigmaringen offers a unique golfing experience. The 18-hole course with a public 6-hole short course stretches over more than 80 hectares and impresses with natural fairways, fast greens and varied topography.

Location

Just five kilometres from the historic Hohenzollern town of Sigmaringen, the club lies in one of the most beautiful regions of Baden-Württemberg. The grounds are on the southern edge of the Swabian Alb, right next to the wildly romantic Danube valley.

The quiet, natural surroundings ensure incomparable golfing pleasure and offer golfers a unique blend of sporting challenge and relaxation.

Thanks to its proximity to Lake Constance and the beautiful natural scenery, Golfclub Sigmaringen is always worth a visit.

The course

The gently undulating course blends harmoniously into the landscape of the Upper Danube Nature Park and offers varied holes with exciting challenges.

Whether ambitious single-handicapper or beginner with a course licence – this course holds a fair challenge for every ability.

Precision and strategy are required, especially on the spectacular 13th, which must be played across a valley.

The perfectly kept greens and lush fairways ensure a first-class playing experience.

The generous practice facility with driving range, putting green, two practice bunkers and a large pitching and chipping area rounds off the golfing experience.

Golfclub Bludenz-Braz

It is the imposing setting that makes golf in Bludenz-Braz a spirited experience in the south of Vorarlberg. Harmoniously integrated into the landscape between the alpine town of Bludenz and the entrance to the Klostertal, the 18-hole course presents a striking picture.

The course

Stage by stage it climbs through an impressive alpine natural landscape, offering golfing challenges for advanced players and beginners alike.

Alongside passionate golfers, many newcomers have already discovered golf as an attractive leisure sport here in Bludenz-Braz, supported by the golf school and head pro Roger Knight. The modern practice facility with 18 driving bays (6 of them on the roof of the driving range), pitching area and putting green, together with the complete infrastructure of the golf school, rounds off the offering.

Sport in a dreamlike alpine landscape combined with culinary delights on the panorama terrace and the pleasant club atmosphere make Bludenz-Braz a Vorarlberg golfing highlight.

Come and enjoy your golf in the south of Vorarlberg!

Golfclub Montfort Rankweil

Golfclub Montfort Rankweil lies at the heart of the Vorarlberg Rhine valley, on the edge of the Rankweil Weitried plain, and is very easy to reach. The grounds cover 60 hectares, 2.7 of which are water, with ponds and a stream. Alongside ducks, swans and fish, the golf park is also home to birds of prey and foxes.

The course

Play on this course is a special challenge for golfers of every handicap class: on the first nine, the tee shot must be well judged and placed as accurately as possible, whereas the second nine, with their wide landing zones, demand or allow correspondingly long drives to reach the green in regulation.

The greens are strictly guarded by strategically placed bunkers and, thanks to their contouring, need to be read well. The 14th, a par 3, raises the adrenaline, as the green sits as an island in the middle of one of the two large water ponds. For long hitters, the dead-straight 8th at 567 m from white is a real test.

Enjoy varied and challenging golf at Montfort Rankweil!