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Swiss PGA Regional Learning Series

A CULTURE OF COLLABORATION, SHARING IDEAS AND TAKING ACTION

Swiss PGA is building closer relationships between its members and help ensure expertise is shared with professionals collaborating to help each other. This will not only help Swiss PGA Professionals but also the golfers and clubs they interact with.

8
NOV

Swiss PGA Further Education Autumn Series 2019

LEADING EXPERTS SHARE THEIR FORMULAS FOR SUCCESS

In a series of high-class Swiss PGA further education events, three worldclass experts shared their coaching knowledge and expertise: PGA of America Teacher of the Year Kevin Kirk, Dr. Paul Schempp (University of Georgia) and Steve Astle.

4
NOV

Big Success for Albane Valenzuela

2020 LPGA TOUR ROOKIE

The 21 year old native of Geneva is the first Swiss amateur to qualify for the LPGA Tour. After three long weeks including 8 qualifying rounds, she places on tied sixth rank and secures a full card for the US LPGA Tour 2020.

30
OCT

Putter - une clé du succès

3 HEURES DE PUTTING POUR LA VICTOIRE

Le Swiss PGA Championship 2019 s’est joué début octobre sur l’exigeant parcours du Golf Club de Genève. Sur des greens extrêmement rapides, le petit jeu était la clé du succès. Le club a été très complimenté.

29
OCT

Swiss PGA Players Corner

DES PRESTATIONS SOLIDES, UN MANQUE DE CHANCE

C’est en octobre que se jouent les droits de jeu sur les divers Tours pour la prochaine saison. L’Ordre du Mérite et la Q-School sont décisifs pour le tour sur lequel les pros joueront en 2020. Il a manqué un brin de chance à plusieurs SPGA Pros.

23
OCT

Swiss PGA Tour 2019

FINAL EVENT AT GOLF CLUB LUGANO

The final event of the Swiss PGA Tour took place from October 21-22 at Golf Club Lugano. Due to severe weather conditions, the tournament had to be shortened to one day. Strong performance of Frederik Svanberg (Men) and Franco Li Puma (Seniors).

22
OCT

Junior Golf

SWISS PGA ADDS TO THE LIMITED LITERATURE ON JUNIOR GOLF

The Swiss PGA joined forces with the education team from the PGA GB&I and experienced sports researchers with the aim of encouraging more parties to get involved and ensure the future of golf is backed by evidence based ideas.

3
OCT

Swiss PGA Championship 2019

LE TITRE À CORSIN CAVIEZEL (MEN) ET DAVID THOMPSON (SENIORS)

Grâce à un fabuleux tour final, Corsin Caviezel a décroché son second titre de champion chez les joueurs professionnels suisses. Il distance de deux coups Justin Brink et Marc Dobias. Le titre chez les Seniors a été remporté par David Thompson.

27
SEPT

Confederation of Professional Golf

REBRANDING OF THE PGAS OF EUROPE

The PGAs of Europe – an association of 33 National Professional Golfers’ Associations – has rebranded itself as the Confederation of Professional Golf [CPG], marking the beginning of a new chapter in the organisation’s history.

26
SEPT

Alfa Romeo Swiss PGA Matchplay Championship 2019

JEREMY FREIBURGHAUS (MEN) AND VIVIAN JOHN ROSS (SENIORS)

With a birdie on the 19th hole, Jeremy Freiburghaus beats Perry Cohen in a very competitive mens' final. The senior's matchplay titel goes to Vivian John Ross who beats Lloyd Freeman on the 18th hole with a score of 1up.

24
SEPT

Lancement de la Regional Learning Series

SPGA TESTE UN NOUVEL OUTIL POUR L’ÉCHANGE INTERNE D’EXPÉRIENCES

Les Regional Learning Series débutent en octobre – une possibilité d’échanger des expériences et une aide pour partager le savoir-faire existant en Suisse. Paul Schempp et Steve Astle animeront les dernières journées de formation continue 2019.

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ADIDAS FROSTGUARD COLLECTION TO HELP EXTEND THE GOLF SEASON

adidas Golf announces the availability of Frostguard, a new layering collection for both men and women that was designed to help golfers extend their golf seasons during the colder months of the year. Proud to be partner of adidas!

24
SEPT

Swiss PGA Monthly Players Corner

SPGA PROS SE CLASSENT DANS LE PRIZE MONEY SUR DIVERS CIRCUITS

Cinquième top 10 pour Caroline Rominger cette saison sur le LETAS avec une huitième place en Angleterre! Jeremy Freiburghaus passe avec succès la première étape de la Q-School. Triple podium pour la Swiss PGA à Kandern.

18
SEPT

Alfa Romeo Swiss PGA Matchplay Championship 2019

SWISS GOLF PROFESSIONALS COMPETE AT GOLFPARK ZÜRICHSEE

The Swiss PGA Matchplay Championship 2019 will take place from 23 to 25 September at Golfpark Zürichsee and will be supported for the first time by the Swiss PGA Premium Partner Alfa Romeo as title sponsor. Spectators are welcome on both days.

16
SEPT

Championnat Suisse Centrale

BURNIER WITH STRONG FINISH AT GOLFCLUB MARKGRÄFLERLAND

With a strong 65-finishing round, Swiss PGA Pro Jean-Luc Burnier rolled the field in the men's final of the Central Swiss Championships from behind. He won two strokes ahead of his PGA colleague Yann Pfeiffer and third-placed Philippe Weppernig.

3
SEPT

NEW Regional Learning Series

SWISS PGA LAUNCHES FIRST NEW "REGIONAL LEARNING NETWORKS"

The Swiss PGA is committed to ensuring we have the best Professionals and that our members are making a difference to Clubs and Golfers all over Switzerland. As a result of member research, we are pleased to launch our first new member initiative.

28
AOÛT

Swiss PGA Golf Pro Tip Video powered by adidas

POWERFUL BACKSWING

Galvin Luznyj, Swiss PGA Advanced Golf Professional, demonstrates a useful and simple drill to allow a more powerful backswing. Visit your golf professional at your club or a driving range near you to improve your game.

26
AOÛT

Genève, hôte de deux rendez-vous golfiques de haut niveau

EN AOÛT LE ROLEX TROPHY, EN OCTOBRE LE SWISS PGA CHAMPIONSHIP

La Suisse est hôte des tournois les plus appréciés sur les circuits de golf européens. Un feu d’artifice d’eagles a eu lieu au Rolex Trophy la semaine passée au GC Genève. Un club qui se réjouit déjà d’accueillir le Swiss PGA Championship.

25
AOÛT

Swiss PGA Players on Tour

RAPHAËL DE SOUSA TROIS FOIS DANS LE PRIZE MONEY

Caroline Rominger passe tout près de sa première victoire sur le LET Access Series en Tchéquie. Raphaël de Sousa réussit trois fois le cut sur le Challenge Tour. Classements dans le top 10 puor Galliano et Freiburghaus sur le Pro Golf Tour.

13
AOÛT

The Business of Golfing in Switzerland

KEITH MARRIOTT/PRESIDENT SWISS PGA ON CNN MONEY SWITZERLAND

The business of golfing has changed radically. From raising young Swiss golf champions to doing business on the golf course, the golfing scene has become much more diverse and affordable. Watch the full CNN interview with the Swiss PGA President.

30
JUIL

Plus d’argent pour le golf sport suisse

SUPPORTING GOLF TOGETHER: SWISS PGA INVESTIT DANS LA FORMATION

Swiss Golf, l’ASGI et Migros ont créé un fonds commun pour le sport, dans lequel les trois acteurs principaux du golf suisse verseront de l’argent. La Swiss PGA recevra 180'000 francs qui, selon Keith Marriott, iront directement à la formation.

29
JUIL

Swiss PGA Playing Professionals on Tour

RUSCH SUR LE PODIUM – QUATRE PLACES POUR LES SWISS PGA PROS

Toujours pas de victoire suisse au Swiss Seniors Open à Bad Ragaz: cette année, le titre est allé à l’Argentin José Coceres. Les Suisses ont obtenu de nombreux top 10 sur le Challenge Tour, l’Alps Tour et le Pro Golf Tour.

27
JUIL

Swiss PGA Further Education - Learning from the Best

KEVIN KIRK NAMED 2019 PGA OF AMERICA TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Kirk received the PGA Teacher of the Year award for his "outstanding services as a golf teacher, innovator and coach". He will be exclusively sharing insights to his complete philosophy with Swiss PGA Pros at the upcoming Further Education Day.

16
JUIL

Swiss PGA Tour 2019

WINNERS: MARC DOBIAS (MEN) AND VIVIAN ROSS (SENIORS)

Convincing victory of Marc Dobias with two consistent rounds of 68 and 68, three shots ahead of neo professional Philippe Weppernig. Vivian Ross wins the seniors category in a playoff against Harald Rohrbach.

14
JUIL

Swiss PGA Tour 2019

PROAM - ENJOYING AN EXITING DAY OF GOLF !

It is already a nice tradition - the Swiss PGA ProAm at Golfclub Markgräflerland! The club hosted the ProAm tournament for the eigth time in a row. An unforgettable day of golf, fun and sunshine on the beautiful course at Kandern north of Basel.

12
JUIL

Swiss PGA Golf Pro Tip powered by adidas

INCREASE PRESSURE ON YOUR GOLF BALL

Andrea Mantoan and Roger Fisher from Golf Academy Erlen show an easy exercise to increase pressure on your golf ball. Both are Advanced Swiss PGA Pros and have the highest level of education available in Switzerland.

1
JUIL

European Challenge Tour

RAPHAEL DE SOUSA WITH TOP RESULT AT THE ITALIAN CHALLENGE

The Challenge Tour was in Italy for the Italian Challenge Open Eneos Motor Oil, returning to Terre dei Consoli Golf Club for the first time since 2016. With a consistent score of 273 (70/70/65/68), de Sousa placed T4 - his best result in 2019.

26
JUIN

Swiss PGA Players Corner - Evénement de juin

JOEL GIRRBACH DANS LE PRIZE MONEY À MUNICH

Plusieurs classements dans le top 20 des membres de la Swiss PGA sur divers tours professionnels en Europe et en Amérique du Nord, ainsi que le cut de Joel Girrbach la semaine passée sur l‘European Tour sont les bonnes nouvelles du mois de juin.

26
JUIN

Performances des professionnels suisses à Sempachersee

LE CAPITAINE DE LA SWISS PGA ET LE PERFORMANCE COACH SATISFAITS

Trois membres de la Swiss PGA ont passé le cut du Swiss Challenge. Les tours solides de Rusch et d‘Eggenberger ainsi que l‘exploit d‘Iten au premier tour resteront dans les mémoires, de même que l’attitude des Suisses sur et autour du parcours.

24
JUIN

Omnium Suisse 2019

LUCA GALLIANO TAKES TITLE WITH STRONG PERFORMANCE

The Open Swiss Golf Championship 2019 ("Omnium Suisse") took place at GC Breitenloo. A total of 110 golfers competed for the title in the men's and lady's category - amongst them 27 Swiss PGA Pros. Luca Galliano is the new Omnium champion 2019.

17
JUIN

Championnat de Suisse Orientale

JEREMY FREIBURGHAUS WITH SUPERIOR VICTORY

Freiburghaus takes the opportunity on his home turf for a clear victory. After strong and consistent rounds of 68, 67 and 68 and a total of 13 under par, he beats the field by a comfortable 5 stroke lead. Galliano and Woernhard with top 10 results.

9
JUIN

Swiss Challenge 2019

SUCCESS FOR SANTOS - RUSCH BEST SWISS PGA PRO

Based on a strong final round, the Portuguese Ricardo Santos secured victory at the 10th Swiss Challenge at Golf Sempach, ahead of Germany's Moritz Lampert and England's Richard Bland. Best Swiss PGA Playing Pro was Benjamin Rusch in 25th place.

8
JUIN

Swiss Challenge Juniors Day 2019

VIEL SPASS UND FREUDE FÜR UNSERE NACHWUCHSTALENTE

Bereits zum vierten Mal fand am Samstag der Swiss Challenge der von Swiss Golf und der Swiss PGA gemeinsam organisierte Swiss Challenge Juniors Day (U10 - U14) statt. Insgesamt 72 Kids wurden von 9 erfahrenen und motivierten Swiss PGA Pros betreut.

8
JUIN

Swiss Challenge presented by Swiss Golf

3 SWISS PGA PLAYING PROFESSIONALS MAKE THE CUT

Sweden's Christofer Blomstrand leads by three with -12, with Aaron Cockerill, Lars van Meijel and Ricardo Santos sharing second place on nine under par. Marco Iten, Benjamin Rusch and Mathias Eggenberger will represent Switzerland on the weekend.

4
JUIN

Swiss PGA Golf Pro Tip 2/2019 powered by adidas

EFFICIENT BUNKER PLAY

Swiss PGA Advanced Professional Jill Kinloch explains what it takes to be an efficient bunker player. It's all about a good set-up - open the club face, get low to the ball and centralize your breastbone over the ball.

29
MAI

Joel Girrbach réussit deux cuts sur l’European Tour

LES MEMBRES DE LA SWISS PGA ENGAGÉS SUR L’EUROPEAN TOUR

Les Playing Professionals de la Swiss PGA ont été engagés en mai sur de nombreux Tours internationaux. Girrbach, entre autres, s’est fait remarquer au plus haut niveau européen en passant deux fois le cut et en décrochant des points au classement.

29
MAI

Les Swiss PGA Pros apportent une plus-value aux clubs

ROGER FISHER, PRO GC ERLEN, SUR CETTE SITUATION GAGNANT-GAGNANT

Les golf pro diplômés disposent de connaissances larges et d’une longue expérience dans le domaine du golf. Ils sont plus que de «simples» enseignants de golf, présents tous les jours durant de nombreuses heures sur les installations du golf.

27
MAI

Formation continue: le coaching de la relève

WARNER REVIENT SUR LE SUCCÈS DES JOURNÉES DE FORMATION CONTINUE

Le programme de formation continue a débuté avec deux journées réussies. Les nouvelles règles de golf et un «Open Forum» ont été traités en mars, et en mai le conférencier star, le Dr. Lara-Bercial, a parlé du coaching de la relève.

26
MAI

Championnat de Suisse Romande

FIRST PRO TITLE FOR JEREMY FREIBURGHAUS

Jeremy Freiburghaus wins his first tournament as Swiss PGA Pro at the Championnat de Suisse Romande with rounds of 68/71/68 and a total of -9. Marc Dobias (-7) and Justin Brink (-5) also placed in the top 10 of the championship at GC Wallenried.

21
MAI

Swiss PGA Tour at GC Leuk

STRONG PERFORMANCE OF DUSSON (MEN) AND LI PUMA (SENIORS)

The first tournament of the Swiss PGA Tour 2019 took place at GC Leuk. Difficult weather conditions with strong wind and some rain challenged the 51 participants. Jean-Yan Dusson (Men) with -2 and Franco Li Puma (Seniors) with +3 are the winners.

20
MAI

ProAm at GC Leuk

GOOD MOOD AND BEST CONDITIONS

The traditional Swiss PGA ProAm - jointly organized by Birdie Management GmbH and the Swiss PGA - took place on Sunday May 20th at Golfclub Leuk. 26 professional golfers and 88 amateur players enjoyed an unforgettable day of golf and hospitality.

19
MAI

Swiss PGA Tour 2019

SWISS PGA BOOSTS ITS TOUR COMPETITIONS WITH LIVE SCORING

The first event of the Swiss PGA Tour 2019 takes place from May 20-21 at Golfclub Leuk. The field of 51 professional golf players compete for the price money of CHF 14'400. Follow the 2-day tournament on our new Swiss PGA Tour live scoring.

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12
MAI

Further Education - Coaching Children

CHILDREN ARE NOT MINI-ADULTS

The Swiss PGA, in collaboration with Swiss Golf and Jugend + Sport, hosted their 2nd Further Education Day of the 2019 season. PGA golf professionals and junior captains from Swiss Golf clubs were able to learn from Sergio Lara-Bercial.

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