In the midst of the Valais Alps and on the way to Zermatt lies the “Parkland Golf Course” of the Golf Club Matterhorn at an altitude of 1,420 m above sea level. Built by the Scottish architect John Chilver-Stainer, the golf course was harmoniously embedded in the surrounding mountains. The magnificent panorama is impressive: from the club restaurant terrace, as well as from many tees, the Breithorn and Klein Matterhorn are always in view.
All nine holes are on mostly flat terrain. The course has six holes with water hazards, which make the game technically and tactically interesting.
The 9 hole plus concept is unique: 9 greens with 18 sets of tees, hence front and back nine are played from different tee boxes. So you can play on the 9 hole plus course like on an 18 hole course.
#holes / Par / Length | 9 holes / Par 36 / 3'047m |
Rating | CR 70.3; Slope 125 |
Architect | John Chilver Stainer |
Altitude | 1'420m |
Season | Mai - Oct |
Good to know | - Visitors are welcome Monday - Sunday - Players must be members of a national golf association and present a member card of their home club upon check-in - No Handicap restriction, players with official course authorisation (PE/AP) are welcome – Weekends are generally busy with members - Please ask about course maintenance schedule prior to booking - 2 different sets of Tee-Boxes suggesting an 18-hole experience |
Handicap Limits | PE/AP/course authorisation |
Nearby Golf Courses | Leuk (18) Source du Rhône (9) Sierre (18) Crans-sur-Sierre (27) Sion (18) |
Nearby Hotels | Riffelalp Resort 2222m Links Leuk Resort*** |
Nearby Cities | Zermatt (35min; by train only) Sion (70min) |
Nearby Intl. Airport | Geneva/GVA (180min) |
Nearby Attractions | Zermatt/Matterhorn by Helicopter Wine tasting at the Château de Villa Thermal Baths in Leukerbad |