We are very pleased this year to hold one more additional qualification tournament than in 2008. As every year, our 6 qualification tournaments take place at some of Switzerland’s most attractive golf courses. The final on 7 August will also be held at an exclusive course.

Qualification tournaments
Friday, 15 May
Golfpark Waldkirch
Registration deadline: 24 April

Friday, 29 May
Golfclub Lipperswil
Registration deadline: 8 May
 
Friday, 5 June
Golfclub Montreux
Registration deadline: 15 May

Friday, 19 June
Golfclub Interlaken-Unterseen
Registration deadline: 29 May

Friday, 10 July
Golfclub Patriziale Ascona
Registration deadline: 19 June

Friday, 17 July
Golfclub Lenzerheide
Registration deadline: 26 June

Final 2009
Friday, 7 August
Golfclub Küssnacht am Rigi

Registration
The number of players per tournament is limited to 110. In past years, the available places have been  booked quickly. Registrations are handled in the order in which they are received. You may register for more than one tournament. We strive to confirm participation in at least one tournament per golfer.

In early April you will receive your own personal overview showing your status for the various tournaments. You will receive a final update two weeks before the tournament begins.

Registration form


Starting times
Play begins in three stages, with start categories determined by the distance between the player’s place of residence and the golf course:

-        Category “early start“: players living within 40 km of the tournament course -         18.30: Preisverleihung

-        Category “middle start“: players living within 80 km of the tournament course

-         Category “late start”: players living 80 km or further from the tournament course 

Schedule
Again this year we would be pleased to welcome you at an apéro and dinner event. Tournament winners will be announced at 18:30 and presented with their prizes. Please note that only those members of SWISS Golf Traveller present in person when the prizes are awarded are entitled to receive a prize.

-          From 17:00, apéro

-         18:30, presentation of prizes

-          From 19:00, dinner 

Rules and conditions
Admission

-          Tournaments are reserved for members of SWISS Golf Traveller 

-          max. handicap 33.0 (exact) 

Rules

-         Play is accordance with the rules of R & A golf club, St. Andrews 

-         Stableford scoring

-        In the event of tie score, the rules of the club hosting the tournament apply

-        The designated day captain is responsible for dealing with rule queries

-         3 handicap categories: A 0-15.0, B 15.1-20.0 and C 20.1-33.0 (grouping according to exact handicap)

-         Caddies are permitted but must be registered in advance at the golf club and SWISS Golf Traveller information desk. Use of caddies subject to permission of club. There is also a limit on the number of participants at the evening events. Caddies may attend the evening programme upon payment for the dinner (directly at tournament welcome desk)

-         The use of distance measuring devices is subject to the rules of the club hosting the tournament.

 
Prizes/Final qualification
At the qualification tournaments, the four highest-ranked players per category and the winner on the basis of gross score (“Bruttowertung”) for men and women qualify for the final.

Only SWISS Golf Traveller Members who are present when the prizes are awarded are entitled to receive a prize.


General conditions

-        Published starting lists are binding

-        Soft spikes are compulsory

-        To register, please use the official form and fill it in completely

-        Non-appearance or cancellation received 5 days or less prior to the tournament will be subject to payment of the full tournament fee.

Tournament fee of CHF 120.00 includes the following services:

-        Tournament participation

-        Driving range balls 

-        Welcome gift 

-        Snack after 9 holes, apéro, buffet dinner