Bad Ragaz · Switzerland · St Gallen
Golf Club Bad Ragaz
Bad Ragaz Course
Bad Ragaz Course is part of St. Gallen's golfing heritage and reflects the evolution of golf around Bad Ragaz. Located in Bad Ragaz, in the St. Gallen region, this course is set in an alpine parkland landscape. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique Swiss golfing experience, with its history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands of the player. The Round selects Bad Ragaz Course for the singularity of its architecture, history, and territory.
parkland · 18 holes · Par 70 · 5,707 m · 1905
ArchitectF.W. Hawtree; Donald Harradine
At a glance
Bad Ragaz Course is part of St. Gallen's golfing heritage and reflects the evolution of golf around Bad Ragaz. Located in Bad Ragaz, in the St. Gallen region, this course is set in an alpine parkland landscape. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique Swiss golfing experience, with its history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands of the player. The Round selects Bad Ragaz Course for the singularity of its architecture, history, and territory.
Geography & setting
Gallen region of Switzerland. The course unfolds within an alpine parkland setting. This geographical description should be complemented by details on the exact nature of the soil, altitude, predominant exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Golf began at Bad Ragaz in 1904 and the first clubhouse opened in 1905. The course was lost during the war, then rebuilt: nine holes opened in 1957 and eighteen were completed in 1959.
Architecture
The present 5,707-metre parkland uses mature trees, water and a classic resort setting beneath the surrounding mountains.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, with a par of 70, and measures approximately 5707 meters from the championship tees. The course utilizes its alpine parkland environment to shape angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
Club experience
The club forms part of the Grand Resort with thermal spa, hotel, dining and the annual Swiss Seniors Open.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.golfclubragaz.ch/