Crans-Sur-Sierre offers several ways to explore golf: a long history of courses and tournaments, playing on the course, or taking Golf Academy courses. In winter, a seasonal promenade adds another option. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, you can first plan your stay around the occasion and the season, rather than treating history, active play and getting around in winter as the same offering.
Golf History in Several Stages
The history of the Golf Club Crans-sur-Sierre course began in 1906, when the first nine holes opened. The Swiss Open was first held in Crans-sur-Sierre in 1939. In 1983, the Open de Suisse was renamed the European Masters. The European Masters is still held every year on the Haut-Plateau, but the dates vary. If you are planning a visit around the tournament, check the event calendar for that year; 1906 and 1983 mark historical milestones, not current dates.
The Golf Club Crans-sur-Sierre is promoted as one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world; the course is located at an altitude of 1,500 metres. The course’s history, the tournament dates and the altitude show different sides of golf in Crans-sur-Sierre.
Play Yourself or Plan Courses
An “Exact Handicap” certificate is required to access the Severiano Ballesteros course. Access requirements may change, so check the club’s current conditions before making plans. The Golf Academy offers introductory and continuing education courses. They focus on different goals: getting started and developing your skills. For the course, the certificate is the specific access requirement; for Academy courses, the format and seasonal availability matter. If you would like to include a course in your stay, check the specific offering and suitable dates in advance.
For children, the Golf Academy runs fun courses for ages 4 to 14 from mid-July to mid-August. If this offering is a deciding factor for your trip, check the specific dates and age groups in advance. This lets you include the children’s programme in your plans without losing sight of its seasonal timeframe.
Winter Promenade and Seasonal Planning
A winter promenade starts on Rue Centrale in the centre of Crans and leads to the snow-covered Jack Nicklaus golf course. As a seasonal route, it requires different planning from a course: check the conditions and access before your visit.
The seasonal offerings have very different timeframes: the promenade is a winter route, while the fun courses for children run from mid-July to mid-August. For specific plans, check the current route conditions or the relevant course dates. The European Masters follows yet another calendar, as its annual dates vary.
Tailor Your Stay
When looking for a holiday apartment, the time of year is a practical first filter. Decide whether your stay will centre on the tournament, a course, playing yourself or the winter promenade, then check the relevant dates and conditions.
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For the overview of the wider region: Siders.
