Swiss_Challenge

Swiss Challenge

Swiss Challenge

Golf tournament

The Swiss Challenge is a golf tournament on the Challenge Tour, which was held in Switzerland until 2021. Since then it has since been held in France.

For other uses, see Swiss challenge.
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History

It was first played as the Credit Suisse Private Banking Open in 2000 and 2001 at the Golf Club Patriziale Ascona in Ascona. It replaced the Interlaken Open which ended after financial issues.[1] During the course of the 2002 edition, the heavy rain led to the overflow of the Lake Maggiore and to the cancellation of the event.[2]

Following a four-year hiatus, the tournament returned in 2006 and was held at the Wylihof Golf Club in Luterbach through 2009. Since 2010 the event has been played at Golf Sempachersee in Hildisrieden.

In 2021, the event was uniquely held in France. It was played at Golf Saint Apollinaire in Folgensbourg, close to the Swiss border. In round 2 of the 2021 event, Alejandro del Rey shot the first ever round of 58 on any tour in Europe. It was also the lowest round to-par (−14) on any major tour in world golf.[3]

Winners

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References

  1. [1]
    "Golfing young guns tee off in Ticino". Swissinfo.ch. 3 May 2000.
  2. [2]
    Kissane, Sinéad (14 June 2007). "Swiss event cancelled". Rte.ie.
  3. [3]
    "Del Rey in the record books after posting an incredible 58 on the Challenge Tour". Irish Times. 1 October 2021.
  4. [4]
    Credit Suisse Private Banking Open abandoned


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