The best golf courses in Switzerland

The Severiano Ballesteros Course at Golf Club Crans-sur-Sierre is perched at 1500 meters in the Swiss Alps and hosts the annual Omega European Masters. Originally laid out by Harry Nicholson in 1929 and redesigned by Severiano Ballesteros in 1999, this championship layout features undulating fairways and breathtaking mountain panoramas.

Domaine Impérial Golf Club, designed by Pete Dye and opened in 1988, is considered Switzerland's best and ranks among Europe's elite. Located on the banks of Lake Geneva, it features a challenging parkland layout with undulating greens, strategic bunkering, and stunning views. The club's high standards and its unique Dye design have earned it critical acclaim.

Golf and Country Club Zurich is a prestigious private club founded in 1929 and originally designed by Donald Harradine, with later renovations by Thomas Himmel and Tom Simpson. The 18-hole, par 72 course features a blend of flat and hilly sections, mature trees, strategic bunkering, water hazards, and elevated tees set in lush Swiss parkland with stunning Alpine views. Comprehensive practice facilities and an elegant clubhouse complement the top-level playing experience.

Golf Club Patriziale Ascona is one of Switzerland’s premier parkland courses, established in 1928 and updated by Charles Kenneth Cotton. Set on the banks of Lake Maggiore amidst mature trees and a tranquil setting, the flat yet strategic 18-hole course offers an attractive blend of beauty and technical challenge. Renowned for its conditioning, facilities, and scenic views, it welcomes golfers year-round.

Bad Ragaz Golf Club is a historic Donald Harradine parkland course set beside the Rhine Valley. Known for superb maintenance and picturesque mountain surroundings, the club has hosted the Swiss Seniors Open and awards for course upkeep. It features gentle terrain, strategic water hazards, and a clubhouse with acclaimed dining.

Golf Club de Genève is a prestigious private club near central Geneva, designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. in 1973 and renovated by his son. The 18-hole parkland course, set among mature trees in the Parc de Bessinge, delivers challenging play and spectacular lake and mountain views. Renowned for hosting international events, it offers full practice facilities and an elegant clubhouse amid a serene setting.

Vuissens Golf Club, designed by Jeremy Pern, is an 18-hole par 72 layout nestled amid forests, rivers, and water features near a medieval castle. Opened in 2002, the course offers undulating terrain, fine fescue roughs, and a variety of holes, delivering a strong challenge and a scenic setting. It is well-regarded among Switzerland's most beautiful courses.

Golf Gerre Losone, designed by Peter Harradine and opened in 2001, lies in the Ticino valley near Lake Maggiore. This 18-hole, par-72 parkland course features Mediterranean and alpine landscaping with palm, olive, and chestnut trees, as well as several water hazards and mounding. The course is known for its challenging, strategic layout and hosts several national and international tournaments, including events on the Ladies European Tour.

Golf Club de Lausanne, established in 1921, is a classic hilly parkland course above Lake Geneva, just near Lausanne. Redesigned by Donald Harradine and modernized by Jeremy Pern, the 18-hole, par-72 course weaves through mature chestnut, birch, and fir trees, offering strategic play and impressive Alpine vistas. The club maintains a traditional Swiss golf atmosphere with recently renovated facilities.