Official Examination

Platzreife

Course Authorisation & Your First Handicap

In order to be allowed to play on a course in Switzerland,  players need a "Course Authorisation" which is similar to a  driving license for cars. The"Course Authorisation" is obtained by passing a theoretical and a practical exam.Course authorisation ensures you can play safely, maintain a good pace, and understand the basic rules.

How to Get Course Authorisation

Theory Test – 40 etiquette & rule questions (pass with 28+ correct answers).
Practical Test – Supervised by a Swiss PGA Pro, assessing:

  • Tee shots & long game – Hitting minimum distances.
  • Short game – Pitching, chipping, bunker shots, and putting.

Playing on the Course

Final test on a 6-9 hole course approved by Swiss Golf.
Includes etiquette, gameplay, and scoring assessment.
Pass & submit your scorecard to register your first handicap.

Once passed, your first handicap is recognized when you hold a Swiss Golf card through an affiliated club or public golf organisation (ASGI or Migros GolfCard).

Test your golf knowledge with this fun rules quiz here

Operation 36 Curriculum - Platzreife

Operation36 Curriculum - The first in Switzerland Progress Tracking and Practice Drills Tuition by your PGA Professional

One term = 8 Week Receive course permission without a gold course entrance examination
  • 8 Coaching Sessions
  • 4 * 9 Holes
  • Mobile GPS guide on the course following the operation 36 tees
  • Ranking Divisions
  • Access to Video Tutorials
  • Goals & Progress Tracking
  • Class Notifications
  • App driven

Platzreife

Course Authorization
380 CHF
16 Hours 6 Persons
  • 8 Golf Lessons
  • 4 x 9 Holes
  • Online Theory test for rules & Etiquette, golf technique, playing the course
  • Platzreife certificate upon completion
  • Above prices per person
  • Set term dates
Contact Pro

Platzreife

Course Authorization
452 CHF
16 Hours 5 Persons
  • 8 Golf Lessons
  • 4 x 9 Holes
  • Online Theory test for rules & Etiquette, golf technique, playing the course
  • Platzreife certificate upon completion
  • Above prices per person
  • Set term dates
Contact Pro

Platzreife

Course Authorization
560 CHF
16 Hours 6 Persons
  • 8 Golf Lessons
  • 4 x 9 Holes
  • Online Theory test for rules & Etiquette, golf technique, playing the course
  • Platzreife certificate upon completion
  • Above prices per person
  • Set term dates
Contact Pro

Platzreife

Course Authorization
740 CHF
16 Hours 3 Persons
  • 8 Golf Lessons
  • 4 x 9 Holes
  • Online Theory test for rules & Etiquette, golf technique, playing the course
  • Platzreife certificate upon completion
  • Above prices per person
  • Set term dates
Contact Pro
**All prices are valid until 01.11.2025