Popular Post GolfSpy_APH Posted February 27 Popular Post Share Posted February 27 https://mygolfspy.com/news-opinion/golfing-in-switzerland/ GolfSpy_KFT, ILMgolfnut, Bryceb and 8 others 5 1 3 2 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBC78 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 @GolfSpy_APH - Beautiful picture! My wife and I have traveled to Switzerland several time and always love our visits. Lucerne is probably our favorite spot to visit, with Montreux a close second. In a 2012 visit to Bern, we discovered Swiss wine, which we "import" to the US every time we get a chance, LOL. GolfSpy_APH, HikingMike, William P and 1 other 4 Quote Ping G400 Max 10.5* - Kuro Kage HBP Black Gen 2, 44.5" length Ping G425 SFT 5W (19*) - Alta CB Slate SR flex Ping G430 5H (26*), 6H (30*) and 7H (34*)- Alta CB 70 regular flex Ping G710 8i-W - Recoil 80 F3 shaft (1) Cleveland CBX4 50* and 58*, Smart Sole 4C - Recoil 95 F3 shaft Odyssey Original 2-Ball White Hot counterbalanced (lead tape in the head, Super Stroke grip with 50-gram weight) Other: Vice Pro or Maxfli Tour; Shot Scope X5; True Linkswear; Callaway Org 7 bag; Clicgear 3.5+ Currently doing a Member Review on Argolf's Pendragon XL Broomstick putter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 I wonder how long the average round takes with everyone walking? My guess is less than the average time here in the US. Also, does the requirement of a handicap impact the average round time and/or reduce overcrowding? Rob Person and William P 2 Quote WITB - Callaway Epic Flash woods, 2019 Apex irons, Mizuno T-Zoid wedges, Ping Anser putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy BOS Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 So does this mean I need to maintain an official handicap before I come visit!? You sure do have some lovely looking courses out there Jamie! William P, GolfSpy_APH and Rob Person 3 Quote Epic Max LS 10.5 - Motore X F3 6X | Speedzone 5-wood - Ventus Blue 8S | TSi3 20* Hybrid - KBS Proto 85S SMS Pro 4-PW - Steelfiber i110S | MG3 Raw Black 50.09, 54.11, 58.11 - DG TI S200 ER2B | Pro V1x | NX9 Slope | Jones Trouper R | CaddyLite EZ v8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonvdwesthuizen Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 @GolfSpy_APH, Very well written, thank you for giving us an idea of what golfing is like in Switzerland. You have some amazing scenery there, love the pictures! Rob Person, William P, HikingMike and 1 other 4 Quote MY WITB list Bag: Adidas 7 way stand bag Cart: Model 3 Driver: Stealth 9° FW: D9 Fairway Hybrid: Launcher Irons: D9 4 - SW Wedges: RTX Zipcore 52deg, 60deg Putter: Kia Ma Daytona Ball: Soft Response, AD333, Supersoft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted February 27 Author Share Posted February 27 1 hour ago, PCS said: I wonder how long the average round takes with everyone walking? My guess is less than the average time here in the US. Also, does the requirement of a handicap impact the average round time and/or reduce overcrowding? Most courses are 4 hours and 15 minutes. Morning groups I play with are 3:30 to 3:45. Still lots of lost balls and searching and very crowded in afternoons so those issues still exist. William P, Jim Shaw, HikingMike and 2 others 5 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean D Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Beautiful country- lived in Pully for 2 years for my dad's work when I was a little lad. Unfortunately, golfing was not even on my radar back then... still have many friends in Lucerne and Bern and Genève. Rob Person, William P and GolfSpy_APH 3 Quote Driver: Taylormade Qi10 Max (Mitsubishi C6 Blue 60S 2022) chosen as one of the lucky testers of the Autoflex Dream 7 shaft!!! Hybrids: Taylomade Qi10 3 & 4 Rescue (Ventus TR HB Blue 6R) Irons: Taylormade Qi 5-PW (Ventus TR Blue 6R) Wedges: Cleveland RTx 4 52/56/60 Wedges (True Temper Dynamic Gold 105 Tour ) Putter: Cleveland Frontline 10.0 New Gamer Ball: Taylormade 2024 TP5x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William P Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 That is some beautiful scenery Jamie! Love the pace of play you mention as there are times when it can be difficult to get a round completed in those times with a cart around here... Rob Person 1 Quote TSR1, 9*, Fujikura Ventus Black, 6-S TSR1, 15*, HZRDUS Black, 5.5 TSR2, Hybrid, 18*, TPT HYBRID 17/Lo RBZ Tour4 Hybrid, 21.5*, S T-200, (2023), 5-PW, SteelFiber, i95cw, S Vokey Design, 50,54,58, Dynamic Gold S200 Studio Select, Newport 1.5 ELIXR (2022) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Person Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Loved the write up! Certainly a place to behold! William P and HikingMike 2 Quote WITB-Foremost 551's - 3w, 5w, 5-SW (circa 1998), Top Flite 460cc Driver, Adam's 7w, Warrior GW and 60⁰, Odyssey AI-One DB putter. Just an old newbie golfer, trying to learn and improve 1 club at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuka44 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 (edited) My wife and I are thinking of going to Switzerland in October 2024, never been. Is the weather good then, an is 3-4 days enough, going on to Italy, and where should we go. Don't want to turn this into a travel blog, but just noticed the post. Edited February 28 by Stuka44 William P 1 Quote Driver: Cobra King Speedzone Irons: Mavrik 4-GW Wedges: CG-14 56 & RTX 52 Hybrid: Callaway Apex Pro 2H Woods: Gigagolf 3W, Putter: Ping Scottsdale Wolverine Ball: Srixon Z-Star XV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 43 minutes ago, Stuka44 said: My wife and I are thinking of going to Switzerland in October 2024, never been. Is the weather good then, an is 3-4 days enough, going on to Italy, and where should we go. Don't want to turn this into a travel blog, but just noticed the post. It's like anywhere it can be! It can also be grey and rainy for long stretches. Also very area defendant. William P and Rob Person 2 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin B Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 On 2/27/2024 at 7:30 AM, GolfSpy_APH said: https://mygolfspy.com/news-opinion/golfing-in-switzerland/ Great article! William P and GolfSpy_APH 2 Quote I could play golf every day and learn something new each time. Callaway Paradym TD 9* Driver w/5 Dot Newton tipped 45” shaft TaylorMade 11.5* Mini Driver w/5 Dot Newton tipped 44” shaft Ping 425 Max 3 wood w/Stiff Steadfast Jupiter 1 shaft PXG 0317 17* hybrid New Level 4-PW 902PD Irons w/6.5 ProjectX IO shafts PXG 311 Gen 3 52 & 56 Wedges w/ Xstiff KBS TourLite shafts Ping Anser Putter OnCore VeroX 1/2 https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63746-motocaddy-m-series-carts-2024-forum-member-review/?do=findComment&comment=1042686 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 what a great description of what golf is like in another country! well done. I wish the U.S. required people to take a 1 month intro course and get a handicap. I love the fact that you can see who you are playing with and their skill level. @GolfSpy_APH - I see you're surrounded by Austria, Germany, France and Italy, have you had a chance to play golf in any of those countries? GolfSpy_APH and William P 2 Quote Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- XXIO X (6-A) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Bettinardi BB56 Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HikingMike Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 I'm going to copy my comment/question here- Great stuff! It’s really neat to hear about golf culture in such a different place. Apart from the cost of everything, I really dig the golf parks, year-round golf, everyone walking, and of course the scenery. Taking the train to the course, hahthat’s great And interesting about the introductory course and handicap stuff. So do you update your scoring/handicap after you play each time, or how does that work? William P 1 Quote Driver: G20 3W: King Speedzone (adj loft +1.5 to 16 deg) Irons: i200 (3 thru PW & UW) Wedge: Ray Cook 60 deg Putter: Spalding TP Mills 3 Tech: on Apple Watch & phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILMgolfnut Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 3 hours ago, HikingMike said: So do you update your scoring/handicap after you play each time, or how does that work? Not Jamie, but I found this link, which seems to have been written by an Irishman who plays in Switzerland. It discusses the introductory class (or you can get the handicap card by taking lessons from a pro, a little cheaper than the class). Once you have one, not every score counts. Scores in a recognized competition count, or scores that you declare ahead of time will be posted (called EDS for Extra Day Score) and are scored by an independent scorer. No keeping your own score and sandbagging allowed. https://www.baselirishclub.org/outandabout/golfinthebaselarea#:~:text=For golfers who need to,Migros or a local club. PCS, HikingMike and William P 2 1 Quote Obsessed with chasing the dimpled orb. More about me: WITB type stuff Fit For Golf tester 2024 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 4 hours ago, StrokerAce said: what a great description of what golf is like in another country! well done. I wish the U.S. required people to take a 1 month intro course and get a handicap. I love the fact that you can see who you are playing with and their skill level. @GolfSpy_APH - I see you're surrounded by Austria, Germany, France and Italy, have you had a chance to play golf in any of those countries? I have played a few times in Germany because I live 20 minutes from the boarder, but for the most part I have stayed here. Looking at maybe a little trip to Austria or Italy for some golf, France will be back for Disneyland with the kids. Turkey and Bulgaria are the other two places on the list of must go for golfing. And thanks! Glad you enjoyed it Jason. I truly love the fact you can see handicaps etc - again it helps set up expectations way ahead of time which is nice when playing as a single like i normally do. StrokerAce, William P and HikingMike 3 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 25 minutes ago, ILMgolfnut said: Not Jamie, but I found this link, which seems to have been written by an Irishman who plays in Switzerland. It discusses the introductory class (or you can get the handicap card by taking lessons from a pro, a little cheaper than the class). Once you have one, not every score counts. Scores in a recognized competition count, or scores that you declare ahead of time will be posted (called EDS for Extra Day Score) and are scored by an independent scorer. No keeping your own score and sandbagging allowed. https://www.baselirishclub.org/outandabout/golfinthebaselarea#:~:text=For golfers who need to,Migros or a local club. 3 hours ago, HikingMike said: I'm going to copy my comment/question here- Great stuff! It’s really neat to hear about golf culture in such a different place. Apart from the cost of everything, I really dig the golf parks, year-round golf, everyone walking, and of course the scenery. Taking the train to the course, hahthat’s great And interesting about the introductory course and handicap stuff. So do you update your scoring/handicap after you play each time, or how does that work? His response pretty much sums it up. If you want to play a handicap round you just need someone to sign and score for you. Else you just play as normal and it is your tournament rounds that count. I am not using Shot Scope or Arccos right now so my handicap is based of my Canadian handicap and the last 3 tournaments I have played in which lowered my handicap 3 strokes? Didn't think I played that well, but apparently the course was tougher than I thought! William P, ToastedSoul and HikingMike 2 1 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILMgolfnut Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 I had read somewhere that UK handicaps were competition scores only, but that may have changed when the World Handicap System came in, although Switzerland is also under WHS, as the article I linked above mentions. Right now I have two handicaps: My USGA 'cap through my regional golf association; and my Scottish handicap, which is through my club. Right now, they're identical; if and when my US cap changes, I'll notify the club secretary in Scotland and he'll update me there. Once I'm there, I'll post scores on a terminal in the pro shop, and also post to the USGA through the GHIN app. But it is possible, if Scotland requires competition scores and the USGA doesn't, the two might not be identical always. HikingMike, Rob Person and William P 3 Quote Obsessed with chasing the dimpled orb. More about me: WITB type stuff Fit For Golf tester 2024 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILMgolfnut Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 17 hours ago, ILMgolfnut said: I had read somewhere that UK handicaps were competition scores only, but that may have changed when the World Handicap System came in, although Switzerland is also under WHS, as the article I linked above mentions. Right now I have two handicaps: My USGA 'cap through my regional golf association; and my Scottish handicap, which is through my club. Right now, they're identical; if and when my US cap changes, I'll notify the club secretary in Scotland and he'll update me there. Once I'm there, I'll post scores on a terminal in the pro shop, and also post to the USGA through the GHIN app. But it is possible, if Scotland requires competition scores and the USGA doesn't, the two might not be identical always. I asked the club secretary in Scotland about it, and he said their rules are the same as Switzerland: You post competition rounds, or other rounds (declared in advance) where you play with someone who keeps/verifies your score. William P, HikingMike, GolfSpy_APH and 1 other 4 Quote Obsessed with chasing the dimpled orb. More about me: WITB type stuff Fit For Golf tester 2024 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quod erat Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Great article. I grew up there but didn’t take up golf until years after I’d left. I even had no idea there were Migros golf parks! William P and Rob Person 2 Quote --> Paradym Ai Smoke Max D/3w/7w | Tensei Blue 65 --> MkII ZX4 | Recoil F3 --> CBX 4 ZipCore | Stock --> Ai-ONE Seven S | Stroke Lab SL90 --> Q Star [or whatever else comes along] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 3 hours ago, quod erat said: Great article. I grew up there but didn’t take up golf until years after I’d left. I even had no idea there were Migros golf parks! Thanks! They have bought and sold one or two courses, most recently last year they sold Limmpachtal (think that was how it is spelled) This was a fun course (still open, just private now) with the only par 6 in the country. Life has been a bit too busy recently, so I haven't had a chance to play too much so far this season. However looking for that to change in the coming weeks! Rob Person 1 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanoito Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 On 2/28/2024 at 10:29 PM, GolfSpy_APH said: I have played a few times in Germany because I live 20 minutes from the boarder, but for the most part I have stayed here. Looking at maybe a little trip to Austria or Italy for some golf, France will be back for Disneyland with the kids. Turkey and Bulgaria are the other two places on the list of must go for golfing. And here I am still waiting for Jamie to visit! Belek, Turkey is the perfect winter getaway for golfing... recommend! StrokerAce, Rob Person and GolfSpy_APH 3 Quote SpeedZone 9* w/ Aldila Rogue Silver 60 S X2 Hot 3 Deep 14.5* w/ Aldila Tour Green 75 S JetSpeed 5W 19* w/ Matrix Velox T 69 S OR Super LS 3H 19* w/ Kuro Kage Black 80 S JPX919 Forged 4-PW w/ Modus3 105 S Vokey SM7 50/08F, 54/14F & 58/08M w/ Modus3 115 Wedge ER1 34" w/ SuperStroke Fatso 2.0 Pro / H2NO Lite Cart Bag / 3.0 / NX7 Pro LRF My reviews: MLA Putter // Titleist SM7 // PING i500 // PuttOUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted March 21 Author Share Posted March 21 10 minutes ago, Kanoito said: And here I am still waiting for Jamie to visit! Belek, Turkey is the perfect winter getaway for golfing... recommend! It is a little harder for me to get up to your area! Plus after the german rail strike screwing me out of near 200 euro I am avoiding germany for the next while! Rob Person and StrokerAce 2 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToastedSoul Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Great article, I'm looking forward to playing a round in Otelfingen with you, Jamie! I don't have a handicap yet, I guess that's my next goal right now. I'm still a bit confused by the Swiss system to get there, but I found that I can book an "Academy tournament", which should get me there: https://www.pccaddie.net/clubs/0410076/app.php?cat=ts_calendar_course&sub=detail&made=dyn&id=2403633&year=2024 GolfSpy_APH and Rob Person 2 Quote --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanoito Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 @GolfSpy_APH not just railways. Even airlines, subway, bus... it's like they take turns striking to see how they can screw you up! I'm just gonna pile on your great article and point out a few slight differences to golfing in Germany: Cost: it's getting cheaper for sure. You can join a 9 hole club for less than USD 1000/year. For a 18 hole, they can go between USD 1200-3000/year, no initiation fees and it's unlimited golf all year long. Then you still have a few traditional elite clubs that do ask for initiation of USD 15.000 or a donation of USD 50.000 to their junior program. So when people ask how cost-prohibitive golf is, I just tell them I pay less than their gym membership. But regular green fees are definitely lower than Switzerland (heavy discounts start around USD 45 up to USD 120 for the finest courses) HCP: handicaps are managed by the German Golf Association (think USGA) and all golf clubs are linked to their system. So whenever you play a competitive round or handicap-relevant round, it will be automatically uploaded. Like good old Germans, they need a license for everything, even for golfing. While it looks good on paper (introductory course, theory test and minimum handicap to play) in the past years, a lot of clubs look the other way. Why? Because they are in need of new members/green fee players. Sure, trainers still provide a 1 month practice and some rules seminar, but if you don't pass it, they'll still give you your certificate of completion. And if you are a green fee player and don't have your HCP ID, most of the time they'll still let you on the course. Only the elite clubs can afford to turn away paying customers, so they have rules like weekends only as a guest of a member with a highest HCP of 20 for example. Winter Golf: some courses use the same greens for summer and winter. Other courses let the summer greens rest and create a winter green for you to hit your approach shot. Those aren't kept as short, so it's a putting odyssey. Rob Person, ToastedSoul, HikingMike and 1 other 4 Quote SpeedZone 9* w/ Aldila Rogue Silver 60 S X2 Hot 3 Deep 14.5* w/ Aldila Tour Green 75 S JetSpeed 5W 19* w/ Matrix Velox T 69 S OR Super LS 3H 19* w/ Kuro Kage Black 80 S JPX919 Forged 4-PW w/ Modus3 105 S Vokey SM7 50/08F, 54/14F & 58/08M w/ Modus3 115 Wedge ER1 34" w/ SuperStroke Fatso 2.0 Pro / H2NO Lite Cart Bag / 3.0 / NX7 Pro LRF My reviews: MLA Putter // Titleist SM7 // PING i500 // PuttOUT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Monkey Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Great article Jamie, and that scenery looks fantastic! GolfSpy_APH and Rob Person 2 Quote Driver: G430 Max Fairway: LTDx Max 3 wood Hybrid: Mavrik 3 hybrid Irons: Mavrik 4-AW, Wedges: Jaws MD5 50 and 56 wedges Putter: Mallet Ball: Chrome Soft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel09152 Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 Those pictures may be the some of the prettiest I have seen! I love it! Thank you for sharing your experiences, now it is time to try to figure out a way to get over there to play Rob Person and GolfSpy_APH 2 Quote Samuel Hanvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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