Sustainability Confirmed: GEO Certification

In 2023, Golf Kyburg, together with its sister venues Golf Sempach and Golf Saint Apollinaire, was officially certified by the GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf.

The international non-profit organization based in Scotland recognizes golf facilities that demonstrate a strong commitment to ecological sustainability. Following a comprehensive assessment process, all three resorts now meet the high standards set in the areas of nature, resource management, and community.hohen Anforderungen in den Bereichen Natur, Ressourcenmanagement und Gemeinschaft.

10th anniversary of Golf Kyburg

The opening of the Golf Kyburg facilities 10 years earlier was celebrated with anniversary tournaments and a gala evening for about 300 guests at the golf club itself.

First time use Kyburg resort

Official opening of the Kyburg resort with the first tendants staying in the 22 rental apartments and making use of the fitness, squash and wellness facilities.

Construction of the Kyburg resort

Construction of the Kyburg resort began – four apartment buildings surrounded by nature. 

Leading Golf

Golf Kyburg was accepted into the “Leading Golf Courses of Switzerland” quality association.

1st Club championships

The 1st club championships were held at Kyburg Golf Club on the weekend of August 21/22, 2004. Andreas Studer and Edith Lienhard won the very first edition.

Opening

The Golf Kyburg facilities with the 18-hole championship course were inaugurated with an opening tournament followed by a gala evening. The golden opening ball was delivered by a falcon in front of 350 members and guests.

Founding general meeting

Shortly after the first ball was struck on the fairways, the first general meeting was held, proudly attended by 225 members.

Start of play

Balls were struck in earnest on the very first fairways and the La Gloria restaurant was opened.

Membership of the ASG

Kyburg Golf Club was accepted into the Swiss Golfing Association, ASG.

Groundbreaking

This marked the first cut of the spade as work began on the 18-hole championship course at Golf Kyburg.

Land acquisition

Daniel Weber purchased the Rossberg farm.

Founding

Kyburg Golf Club was founded.