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English edition

3 Ladies first – except when it comes to golf...

7 Women and Golf – from Caroline Rominger

10 Bucherer – 125 years of fine jewellery and watchmaking

14 Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz – Swiss International Boarding School

16 Highlights Golf Season 2013

19 43rd Engadin Gold Cup Golf Week

20 27th International Autumn Golf Week / 36th Seniors’ Golf Trophy

25 Kulm Hotel, Kulm Golf St. Moritz and Kulm Golfacademy

29 Hotel Suvretta House and Suvretta Golf School

35 Romantik Hotel Margna with Margna Golf Academy

38 ANNIKA Academy™ – Exclusive to Engadin!

41 Swiss Hickory Cup – Hickery-Ho’

47 Engadine Golf Club – Club News

51 Badrutt’s Palace Hotel – Comforts of the highest degree

53 Audi quattro Cup – Swiss final

55 Babe Didrikson - Unusual and unmatched

61 Beautyclinic Samedan – Medical cosmetic services

63 Engadin St. Moirtz – A landscape dreams are made of

65 Spital Oberengadin – Most modern central hospital in the Alps

69 Chesa Marguns - Alpine charm amid the mountains

70 Swiss Skischool St.Moritz – Ski schools are a women’s game

72 Fact Sheet

Contents

Women and Golf p. 7

Golf Season 2013

Highlights p. 16

Babe Didrikson – Unusual

and unmatched p. 55

Hickory Golf: Tradition and

sportiness p. 41

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Editorial

Ladies first – except when it comes to golf...

Dear Golfers

Wherever a certain degree of good manners and decorum reigns, the rule

is always “ladies first”. At first glance, therefore, it seems completely baff-

ling that this maxim does not apply in a sport that involves stricter rules

of etiquette than virtually any other. Decency, politeness, integrity, hu-

mility, fairness and being a good sport are all absolutely vital to celebrating

the cultivated sport of golf, so how on earth could the simple principle of

“ladies first” have been overlooked? Could it perhaps have something to

do with the rather misogynist mindset underlying the venerable British

institution of the gentlemen’s club? This theory is given further credence

if we consider that, even today, some traditional golf courses in the British

Isles (as well as some in the former British colonies) still have a discreet

but unambiguous sign reminding players that there are “No Women Allo-

wed”. Thankfully, of course, these are just a handful of exceptions to the

rule, the last bastions of a bygone age that continue to resist change of

any kind.

Take a closer look, and it becomes clear that “ladies first” would make no

sense on the golf course from a purely practical point of view as it would

drastically restrict women’s enjoyment of the game. The golfing industry,

with its many different fields of business – clothing, clubs, balls, acces-

sories and even tuition and travel – began to focus on women and their

needs some time ago. But is it not true that a woman plays the same as

a man? From the course manager’s perspective, there are in fact some

fundamental differences between the sexes. One example that immedia-

tely springs to mind is the fact that the speed of play (in terms of long

waiting times) hardly ever sparks a debate (making the waiting times even

longer) during a ladies-only tournament. To say that waiting times are

never an issue when all the competitors are male would be stretching the

truth somewhat. Some of you may be thinking that these are nothing

more than clichés. Maybe so…

In this latest edition of the Engadin Golf & Hotel Guide, professional player

Caroline Rominger, who grew up in Pontresina but is at home on the

world’s golf courses, tackles the gender question. The feminine touch and

the woman’s perspective can also be found elsewhere in the Guide. We

hope that this eighth edition can give fans of the sport some food for

thought and perhaps raise a smile – or even an eyebrow. Such reactions

and emotions would certainly underpin your sound knowledge of eti-

quette in any situation out on the golf course, regardless of gender.

I would like to wish you a fine summer of enjoyable golfing on the Engadin

courses.

Daniel Schaltegger

General Manager,

Engadin Golf

7In times gone by, golf was seen as an exclusively male sport. Golf clubs in

the UK were for men only and often had signs at the entrance to their

course proclaiming “No Dogs, No Women”. That was then, this is now.

Golfers have had to move with the times. These days, women can and in-

deed should play golf. But what is different about ladies’ golf? Are there

even perhaps ways in which it is better?

The first time I swung a club as a young girl in Engadin, I could not muster

a great deal of enthusiasm for it. Since many girls and boys my age prac-

tised the sport, however, I soon began to enjoy it. I think it is wonderful

that we women can now hold our own against the men. It is beneficial

for both sides – what other sport is there that would allow me to compare

myself directly with a man and even enter into a little competition out on

the course?

I finally decided to turn professional in 2009 and joined the European

Tour. In the beginning, it was a new and exciting world among all the

women. Many got on very well and became friends. Naturally, we take a

great interest in golfing fashions. Skirts, shorts, t-shirts, rain gear, wind

stoppers: all are available in a bewildering array of colours nowadays.

Skirts and shorts are worn as short as possible, whereas the rule used to

be that they must finish no more than a hand’s breadth above the knee.

Collarless t-shirts are now worn on the tours – sometimes even the sort

of tops I would normally reserve for the beach. Today’s fashion trends

know no bounds.

So what separates the men from the women in golf? Obviously, the men

hit the ball further than we do, but the fact that they also put more spin

on it means that their shots are frequently more curved. The big advantage

of this greater spin is that men can stop the ball faster and with more

control on the greens. The effect is of course highly pronounced on hard

greens, and our greens here in Engadin are quite hard, rather like those

of a links. At the same time, I think that the women have somewhat more

feeling with the ball. This comes into play over short distances, where

power is not the decisive factor. That said, I do believe that women at the

professional level play a very similar game to men at the amateur level.

When I play from the same tee as the amateur men at a pro-am tourna-

Ladies and Golf

«No Dogs, No Women!»

Caroline Rominger

No Women?Ladies playing golfon Samedan Golf Course.(around 1900)

9ment, the distances we achieve with both drivers and irons are often com-

parable. Accuracy is another matter entirely, something that has to be

finely honed through lots of training – regardless of whether you are male

or female.

Do men play more aggressively than women? In my opinion, women do

tend to choose the defensive option, by which I mean that they are not

constantly on the attack. Unlike men, however, women rarely have the

opportunity, for example, to tackle a par five in two shots. I have been in

countless situations where “no risk, no fun” was the only way to go. The

more consistent a game becomes, the greater the benefits that can come

from taking risks. You might manage to land an eagle putt, which can

quickly make up for even a double bogey scored at an earlier hole as a

result of taking risks.

Besides this consistency, there are also differences in technique. All pro-

fessionals naturally work tirelessly on their technique because it is vital

for progressing. Sadly, I find all too often that amateurs allow mistakes to

creep in and rarely play with a pro, if at all. In pro-am competitions, the

pros can point out little things that will make a big difference and thus

help the amateurs to make immediate advances. Men – in my experience,

at least – are less concerned with technique as long as they can hit the

ball further than their friends...

Last but not least, I am repeatedly asked whether we train differently to

the men. Personally, I have not noticed any major differences. There are

individual aspects here and there, but on the whole I think that who trains

more than whom has nothing to do with gender. It is generally astound-

ing, though, to see how far some players get without putting much effort

into their training. What I think is important is the steadily growing trend

towards improved fitness. Strengthening your muscles can improve your

technique and above all prevent injuries. That is true for both genders

and particularly for amateurs – in short, for everyone who plays golf!

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125 years of Bucherer

La Magie des Saisons

Masterpieces of fine jewellery and watchmaking tomark our jubileeBucherer’s philosophy was defined by its founder

Carl F. Bucherer and has remained unchanged for

125 years: striving for the highest possible quality

while constantly pursuing innovation. In keeping

with this philosophy, Bucherer is treating its cus-

tomers to a collection of one-off jewellery pieces and

limited-edition watches from popular brands.

La Magie des Saisons (the Magic of the Seasons)Bucherer’s exquisite collection “La Magie des

Saisons” celebrates the company’s European roots.

The beautiful pieces, each one unique, were inspired

by the wide variety of local flora and fauna that can

be seen through the seasons. The jewellery was all de-

signed and crafted in-house. Goldsmiths, stonesetters, engravers

and polishers worked hand in hand to produce every piece, and the com-

pany’s own gemologists had begun the search for the right precious stones

well in advance. Thanks to long-standing business relationships with

trusted partners, Bucherer’s specialists were able to source some extremely

rare and highly sought-after stones. The resulting one-of-a-kind items

are the perfect expression of more than a century of master craftsmanship

and of Bucherer’s exacting quality standards.

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Automne (Autumn)Pendant and chain with marquise-cut and pear-cut spinels, marquise-cut and pear-cut mandarin garnets,and brilliant-cut white and fancybrown diamonds

L’Hivers (Winter)Jewellery set with South Sea culturedpearls as well as pear-cut and bril-liant-cut diamonds

Printemps (Spring)Earrings with fantasy-cut white andpink quartz, round-cut sapphiresand brilliant-cut diamonds

Eté (Summer)Earrings with marquise-cut andpear-cut Paraiba tourmalines andbrilliant cut diamonds

Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz AG CH-7524 Zuoz Tel. +41 81 851 3000 www.lyceum-alpinum.ch

Camp 1 Sunday 14 July – Saturday 27 July 2013Camp 2 Sunday 28 July – Saturday 10 August 2013

More information and registration:

www.lyceum-alpinum.ch Summer Camp Online Registration

summercamp@lyceum-alpinum.ch

Tel. +41 81 851 30 28

Fax +41 81 851 30 58

Age group 10 – 15 years

Language course German or English

Sports An action-packed sports programme

Junior Golf Academy Personalised golf academy

with Golf Engadin St. Moritz

International Summer Camp & Junior Golf Academy 2013

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Editorial

Golfen im rechten Licht

The Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz is one of the leading international boardingschools, educating about 220 boarders and 100 day students. Graduatesfrom over 30 different countries go on to study at top universitiesthroughout the world.

The Swiss Matura, the German Abitur and the IB Diploma follow a rigorous

academic curriculum. Meanwhile, students obtain a balanced intellectual,

artistic and physical education. In the tradition of the Spirit of Zuoz they

develop the ability to succeed as global citizens in an increasingly com-

plex world.

Sport is one of the most favourite extracurricular activities, but the theatre

group «Shakespeare Company», school band, choir, art work shops and

the «Forum Alpinum» are all part of the rich extracurricular programme.

Golf has been particularly popular since the opening of the course in

Zuoz. Alumni Martin and Caroline Rominger are both professionals, while

the girls golf team won the 2010 Swiss Schools Championships.

Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz AG7524 Zuoz

Switzerland

Tel +41 81 851 3000

Fax +41 81 851 3099

www.lyceum-alpinum.ch

info@lyceum-alpinum.ch

Swiss International Boarding School

Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz

We have almost 100 tournaments of all kinds scheduled for summer 2013.

They range from a relaxed but handicap-relevant nine-hole round at the

“Fiirabig” Friday matches to the oldest golf tournament in Switzerland,

the Engadine Amateur Championship, a classic played over 36 holes.

Printed copies of the complete tournament calendar can be obtained at

any time from Engadin Golf in Samedan. The calendar, together with fur-

ther information on the tournaments, can also be found at

www.engadin-golf.ch.

The following pages contain a selection intended to highlight the broad

spectrum of tournaments in store at our courses:

Golf Season 2013

The Highlights

17- The Engadine Amateur Championship – the oldest golf tournament in

Switzerland and a real classic for serious amateur golfers. Played in

strokeplay format over 36 holes, it is in a class of its own. Saturday/Sun-

day, 6/7 July 2013 in Samedan.

- The 46th Koller Cup – the oldest sponsored tournament in Samedan and

a firm fixture on our calendar. Witness three generations of the Koller

family joining forces in the fight for low scores. Saturday, 8 June 2013 in

Samedan.

- The Lyceum Alpinum Golf Open – well on the way to becoming a big

success story. No other tournament has as many winners, with both four

ball better ball and matchplay formats. How does that work? Come and

find out for yourself on Sunday, 30 June 2013 in Zuoz-Madulain.

- Enjoy choir rehearsals and songs from around the world in the evenings

with the Compagnia Rossini led by Armin Caduff. You can even join in if

you like. The days will be spent playing competitive golf on the Samedan

and Zuoz-Madulain courses. This is the Belcanto Week from Sunday to

Sunday, 16-23 June 2013.

- 10 years of golf in Zuoz-Madulain – how time flies! The 10th birthday

of our “youngster” will be a great golfing occasion not to be missed,

with lots happening both on and off the course and an interesting tour-

nament in the popular twosome scramble/Stableford format.

Saturday/Sunday, 13/14 July 2013 in Zuoz-Madulain, naturally.

- The President’s Early Birds Trophy – brand new for this year. On 1 Au-

gust, the President of the Engadine Golf Club will welcome players to

his very own tournament on the Swiss national holiday. We are keeping

the programme under wraps for now, but it is sure to be an exciting

day. One thing we will tell you is this: the early bird catches the worm.

Thursday, 1 August 2013 in Samedan.

- The Engadine Golf Club’s Club Match and Maestraunza – the social and

sporting highlights of the Club’s year. Saturday, 15 June (Club Match on

both courses at the same time), Saturday, 31 August and Sunday, 1 Sep-

tember 2013 in Samedan and then Zuoz-Madulain. May the best golfer

win!

- Swiss Generations Trophy – a family affair. Grandfather and grandson,

mother and daughter, all playing in a twosome scramble format. There

are many team combinations, but only one event in this superb national

family series held in Engadin. Sunday, 15 September 2013 in Zuoz-Madu-

lain.

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Contact: Golf Engadin St. Moritz AG, A l’En 14, CH-7503 Samedan

Tel. +41 (0)81 851 04 66, fax +41 (0)81 851 04 67, samedan@engadin-golf.ch,

www.engadin-golf.ch.

Monday to Friday, 8-12 July 2013 at the Samedan golf course

43rd Engadine Gold Cup Golf in a traditional setting!

The 43rd Engadine Gold Cup in 2013 stands for three

things:

– Golf in its oldest form, matchplay, for the cov-

eted Gold Cup trophy

– Congenial golfing in the comfort event, the Sil-

ver Cup

– A scintillating golf experience set against the

Alpine backdrop of Upper Engadin mountains

We look forward to seeing you here!

The organisers of the

St. Moritz Gold Cup Golf Week

Rules

Play is subject to the rules of the R&A of St. Andrews,

the local rules of the Samedan and Zuoz-Madulain

courses and the EGA rules. The exact handicap require-

ment is 18.0 for the Gold Cup or 36.0 for the Silver Cup.

The tournament is organised by the Engadine Golf Club

& Golf Engadin St. Moritz AG.

Partners of the 43rd Engadine Gold Cup

Five tournament days and six nights from CHF 1390.–

This unbeatable offer is available at the top Engadin

Hotels listed below. It includes six nights’ accommo-

dation in a standard room with breakfast. Prices are

per person. Extra nights can be booked on request.

Hotel Waldhaus Sils***** from CHF 1’610.–

Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, St.Moritz***** from CHF 1’610.–

Kulm Hotel St.Moritz***** from CHF 1’610.–

Grand Hotel Kronenhof Pontresina***** from CHF 1’610.–

Hotel Albana Silvaplana**** from CHF 1’490.–

Romantik Hotel Margna Sils**** from CHF 1’490.–

Crystal Hotel St.Moritz**** from CHF 1’610.–

Hotel Monopol St.Moritz**** from CHF 1’490.–

Hotel Rosatsch Pontresina***/**** from CHF 1’390.–

Cresta Palace Celerina**** from CHF 1’490.–

Alpenhotel Quadratscha Samedan**** from CHF 1’490.–

Hotel Castell Zuoz**** from CHF 1’490.–

In Lain Hotel Cadonau Brail**** from CHF 1’490.–

Romantik Hotel Chesa Salis Bever*** from CHF 1’490.–

Please contact your chosen hotel directly.

You can find all the contact details you need on

www.engadin-golf.ch. Please note that you can book

the complete Gold Cup package – hotel and golf – via

our partner hotels.

Engadine Gold Cup match and green fee

Match- and green fee (Gold or Silber Cup) CHF 650.–

Active members of the Engadine Golf Club

(Gold or Silver Cup) CHF 350.–

Juniors (under 21) CHF 280.–

Prices include VAT and related events.

Programme and further information

You can find more information on the tournament

week as well as the detailed programme for the Gold

Cup (gross matchplay) and the Silver Cup (Stableford

ranking for the whole week across various individual

tournaments) at any time at www.engadin-golf.ch.

SI NCE 1893

Silvaplana St.Moritz

Zuoz

Celerina/Schlarigna

Samedan Madulain

Thursday to Sunday, 5-8 September 2013

27th International Autumn Golf

When the light plays on a multitude of colours amid

the mountains of Upper Engadin, it is time for the In-

ternational Autumn Golf Week. This hard-fought tour-

nament is played over several days in a convivial and

cultured atmosphere. Only serious golfers stand a

chance of taking the overall title, but merely taking

part is enough to guarantee every golfer that incom-

parable Engadin autumn feeling.

The sought-after Seniors’ Golf Trophy is contested in

tandem with the International Autumn Golf Week. This

separate category is reserved for seniors aged 55 or over

(men) and 50 or over (ladies), and the victor has the

honour of being presented with a traditional Swiss

chair hand-crafted in pine.

Partners of the 27th International Autumn Golf Week

The Upper Engadin communities below are united in

their support for the International Autumn Golf Week.

Grazcha fichun!

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Week and 36th Seniors’ Golf Trophy

Five days of golf and four nights from CHF 938.–

Hotelübernachtung

Stay in one of the partner hotels listed below and enjoy

very special rates:

Kulm Hotel St.Moritz ***** ab CHF 1’306.–

Hotel Suvretta House St.Moritz ***** ab CHF 1’306.–

Hotel Albana Silvaplana **** ab CHF 1’034.–

Crystal Hotel St.Moritz **** ab CHF 1’155.–

Hotel Monopol St.Moritz **** ab CHF 1’155.–

Hotel Cresta Palace Celerina **** ab CHF 1’155.–

Hotel Chesa Rosatsch Celerina **** ab CHF 1’034.–

Alpenhotel Quadratscha Samedan **** ab CHF 1’034.–

Hotel Castell Zuoz **** ab CHF 938.–

Hotel Engiadina Zuoz **** ab CHF 938.–

Hotel Donatz Samedan *** ab CHF 938.–

Aparthotel Allegra Zuoz *** ab CHF 938.–

The offer includes four nights’ accommodation in a

standard room with breakfast. Prices are per person.

Extra nights can be booked on request.

Queries and booking

Please contact your chosen hotel directly.

You can find all the contact details you need at

www.engadin-golf.ch. Please note that you can book

the complete International Autumn Golf Week package

– hotel and golf – via our partner hotels.

Programme and further information

You can find more information on the tournament and

related events at any time at www.engadin-golf.ch

The formats are strokeplay for categories 1 and 2 and

Stableford for category 3 and the Seniors category.

27th International Autumn Golf Week and 36th Seniors’

Golf Trophy match and green fee

Match und green fee CHF 520.–

Active members of the Engadine Golf Club CHF 280.–

Prices include VAT and related events as well as a

practice round.

Rules

Play is subject to the rules of the R&A of St. Andrews,

the local rules of the Samedan and Zuoz-Madulain

courses and the EGA rules. The exact handicap require-

ment for the International Autumn Golf Week is 36.0.

The tournament is organised by the Engadine Golf Club

& Golf Engadin St. Moritz AG.

Contact: Golf Engadin St. Moritz AG, A l’En 14, CH-7503 Samedan

Tel. +41 (0)81 851 04 66, fax +41 (0)81 851 04 67, samedan@engadin-golf.ch,

www.engadin-golf.ch.

The Kulm Hotel St.Moritz, centrally located in a quiet,

sunny location of the Upper Engadin Valley has been wel-

coming guests from all over the world for more than 150

years. The fascinating combination of tradition and ele-

gance, teamed with modern comfort lend the Kulm Hotel

St.Moritz that magical attraction.

With 173 rooms and spacious luxury suites with exquisite

wood and fine fabrics the Kulm Hotel has wonderful views

over the lake and the mountains and offers the latest

technol ogy. All the rooms have modern comfort with

high-speed internet access.

The Kulm Hotel St. Moritz consistently practises the high

art of refined gourmet fare. It offers a choice of different

restaurants, each with its own distinct ambience, where

guests can enjoy local and Italian specialties as well as

inter national haute cuisine.

The Panorama SPA & Health Club, a 1,400 square metre

area dedicated to fitness, wellness and beauty, offers en-

ticement for giving oneself an all-round treat. The Per-

sonal trainer helps our guests choosing the appropriate

programme. For example the golf specific Persofit. Our

guests will find a spacious swimming pool, facilities as

whirlpool, sauna, salt water grotto, steam room and cal-

darium as well as miscellaneous offer of treatments and a

Beauty Farm.

As well as being an ideal place to relax and unwind, the

Kulm Hotel St. Moritz offers a variety of sports facilities.

A personal trainer can help you choose the right pro-

gramme – persofit, for example, which is designed es-

pecially for golfers.

Kulm Hotel St. Moritz

7500 St.Moritz

Tel. +41 81 836 80 00 · fax +41 81 836 80 01

reservations@kulm.com

www.kulm.com

Visit our sister hotel under the same ownership:

Grand Hotel Kronenhof

7504 Pontresina

Tel. +41 81 830 30 30 – fax +41 81 830 30 31

www.kronenhof.com

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There are tennis courts right next to the Kulm Hotel

St.Moritz as well as a nine-hole golf course that allows

you to enjoy an intensive and challenging game in just

a short time thanks to its ingenious design. Hotel guests

of both hotels do not pay a green fee, and they also

have free access to the 16-tee driving range. Individual

and group tuition for players at all levels is provided by

our Golf Academy’s experienced pro.

Kulm Golf St.Moritz and Kulm Golfacademy

Over 100 years ago (1891) golfers first recognised the potentialof the Kulm Park landscape.

In summer 2001 the Kulm golf course was reopened with anew concept for the historic greens. An interesting and chal-lenging 9-hole golf course (par 27) has been created, sur-rounded by the magical Engadine mountain scenery.

The design of the golf course, which is situated at one of thehighest sites in Europe (1,860 metres above sea), is uniquedue to the harmonious combination of the natural landscapewith high-tech golf architecture. The course is located only 2minutes’ walk from the Kulm Hotel St.Moritz.

The attractive course with short distances is a challenge forevery golfer and a good exercise to perfect the short game.The breathtaking views over the mountains and the lake area feast for the eyes.

The Kulm Golf offers golf lessons for advanced players and be-ginners alike. Your handicap – no handicap! The Golf Academyhas a driv ing range with 16 places, six of them under cover,as well as an adjustable platform on which a variety of playingpositions can be simulated. For improvement of the shortgame, there is a practice area with a putting green, a bunkerand ground from which to make approach shots of up to 60m (65 yds). The experienced golf pro shows you in private orgroup lessons the fascination of a perfect swing.

Kulm Golf St. Moritz

CH - 7500 St. Moritz

Tel +41 (0) 81 836 82 36

info@stmoritz-golfclub.ch

www.stmoritz-golfclub.ch

There are still places in this world where sophisticated

hospitality is a living tradition. Where you are pam -

pered in an exclusive environment with 5-star comfort.

Welcome to Suvretta House! The hotel, with its 181

comfortably appointed rooms, junior suites and suites,

is located in a natural park landscape at the heart of

the Suvretta-Corviglia winter sport and hiking region

and just two kilometres west of St. Moritz.

Suvretta House fulfils every gastronomic desire: the

Grand Restaurant (15 points Gault Millau) serves gour-

met specialities, while the Suvretta Stube offers guests

simple cuisine and authentic Swiss dishes. Suvretta

House welcomes fam ilies with children. The in-house

kindergarten „Kiddy Club“ provides professional care

and supervision for your offspring, and there is even a

separate children‘s restaurant, the Teddy Club.

A wide range of sports are on offer to enhance the re-

laxing experience. In summer a golf pro, driving range,

pitching green and putting green as well as a four-hole

practice course offer a chance to improve your swing.

Tennis, badminton, boccia, garden chess and a sun

terrace with an uninterrupted view of the imposing

mountain landscape are available for all to use.

Suvretta House’s modern wellness and fitness area of-

fers everything you could wish for: a 25-metre indoor

pool, outdoor jacuzzi, solarium, saunas, fitness room,

beauty treatments and massages.

Suvretta House

Via Chasellas 1 · Switzerland

CH-7500 St.Moritz · Switzerland

Tel. +41 (0)818 36 36 36 · Fax +41 (0)818 36 37 37

info@suvrettahouse.ch · www.suvrettahouse.ch

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Suvretta Golf School

Golf season: July to August (inclusive)Golf tuition from Stefan Heigenhauser, PGA golf professional

Private lesson (including balls and clubs)25 min CHF 6555 min CHF 120

Basic or follow-up course20 lessons of 30 minCHF 1,080 for 1 personCHF 1,650 for 2 persons

Every Thursday between 4th July and 2rd August 2012 HandicapCompetition with our Golf Pro Stefan Heigenhauser on the Samedan or Zuoz courses.

20% off on green fees for Engadin Golf Hotels guests

Description of the courseDriving range, pitching and chipping green with sand bunker,putting green, four-hole practice course (target golf).The idyllic location of the driving range with its eight tees offers great opportunities to practise your golf in peaceful andrelaxing surroundings. You can also improve your tee shots,pitch ing and chipping on the four-hole practice course. Thecontoured terrain is a challenge for every golfer and will im-prove your short game.

RequirementsNo golf permit (“Platzreife”) or handicap required.No start times.

Green fee / equipment(Prices per person per day)Green fee for driving range and course CHF 15Green fee for driving range CHF 10Club rental CHF 5

Golf School Suvretta House

7500 St. Moritz · Switzerland

Telefon +41 (0) 818 36 36 36

Fax +41 (0) 818 36 37 37

info@suvrettahouse.ch

www.suvrettahouse.ch

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Hotel Suvretta House

A cosy hideaway where time stands still

Hotel Suvretta HouseVia Chasellas 1, CH-7500 St.MoritzT. +41 818 36 36 36F +41 818 36 37 37info@suvrettahouse.chwww.suvrettahouse.ch

Since it was opened 100 years ago, the magic of the

legendary Suvretta House has attracted heads of

state, stars of stage and screen and VIPs from all over

the world. Reza Pahlavi, Shah of Iran, stayed here

with his wife Farah, and this Engadin luxury hide-

away has also played host to such notable figures

as Japanese Emperor Akihito, the Duke of Windsor,

Thomas Mann, Marlene Dietrich, Heinz Ru ̈hmann

and Evita Peron.

The story started with the dream of a grand hotel up

in the mountains. But that was not enough for pi-

oneering Swiss hotelier Anton Bon, whose descen-

dants still own a majority stake in Suvretta House

today: he made his dream come true. He created a

majestic structure with unique architecture that fits

perfectly into the landscape and invariably enchants

guests with its relaxed but refined atmosphere and

timeless grandeur and elegance.

The first guests arriving in December 1912 were

amazed by the hotel’s unprecedented facilities. It

offered a level of luxury unequalled at the time with

250 rooms, 370 beds and 110 bathrooms as well as

bridge, billiards, smoking and tea rooms, a library,

a music room and spacious, impeccably decorated

function and dining rooms that connect to each

other. The inviting lobby with a spectacular view

over the surrounding forests and the Engadin

mountains remains the centrepiece and meeting

point of Suvretta House to this day.

To increase its appeal further and secure its position

as one of the leading luxury resorts in the Swiss Alps

for years to come, Suvretta House has developed a

forward-looking master plan.

The master plan includes additional rooms in the

main building, new suite and sport hotels and an

all-season sports school. The entire wellness and

spa area will also be remodelled, and future use of

geothermal and solar energy is being looked into

closely.

In a document he placed in the sphere atop the

hotel’s west tower, Anton Bon wrote: “I have with

perseverance and courage undertaken the founda-

tion of this hotel to provide a new occupation for

my sons in the hope that one or other of them

might make a name for himself in this way. If, as

we all hope, the new enterprise is a success, then

we have the concerted efforts and hard work of the

Bon family to thank for it. May God watch over this

building.” Bon’s great-great-grandchildren are

staying true to his philosophy and taking the hotel’s

fate into their own hands while never forgetting

that fostering and celebrating hospitality, unsur-

passed service and attention to detail must always

be their top priority.

Pictures (from left to right):The Suvretta House around 1912.

Emperor Akihito on the hotel’s tennis court.

The Shah of Iran with his familyRight page: historic golf scenes

near the Suvretta House.

GOLF ACADEMY

Romantik Hotel Margna

Regula und Andreas Ludwig, Direktion

CH-7515 Sils-Baselgia

Tel. +41 (0) 81 838 47 47 · Fax +41 (0) 81 838 47 48

info@margna.ch · www.margna.ch

Romantik Hotel Margna

Built in 1817, the historic Romantik Hotel Margna****-

superior enjoys a spectacular location on the Sils plat -

eau, Upper Engadin, between the lakes of Sils and Sil-

vaplana. Its elegant, rustic-style decor exudes the

incomparable charm of that era. All the rooms have re-

cently been exquisitely refurbished with Swiss pine and

wonderful granite baths.

La Funtauna

Our “La Funtauna“ wellness and fitness centre is on

three floors and is built using the finest local mater -

ials. Guests can treat themselves to a range of saunas

and multi-sensory showers, a steam bath, whirlpool

and Kneipp zone, state-of-the-art fitness room and a

resting area offering a chance to view the chamois. The

hotel also has its own sport and therapeutic massage

practice as well as treatment rooms.

The Restaurants

Gourmets and wine-lovers are sure to find something

to their taste in our wide range of restaurants. Stüva,

dating from the hotel’s foundation in 1817, focuses on

specialities from Graubünden and Engadin. Grillroom,

our main restaurant, serves up classic French cuisine

with a dash of Mediterranean flair, while Enoteca & Os-

teria Murütsch offers up to 100 different wines from

Italy and Austria combined with tasty, hearty dishes

from Italy’s best-known osterie. Gorgeous sun terrace

in our cosy garden with old trees.

Playing golf with us at the four-star superior Romantik HotelMargna in the peaceful, magical village of Sils-Baselgia – just10 minutes from the glamour of St. Moritz – is a very specialpleasure.You’ll have the chance to play on a six-hole, par 3 practicecourse right on the famous Sils plateau. Guests staying at theRomantik Hotel Margna can use the redesigned driving range,the putting green and chipping green as well as the practicebunkers at any time, free of charge. The academy course isideally suited for beginners, since it can be played without agolf permit (“Platzreife”) or a handicap.

MARGNA GOLF ACADEMYOur experienced and charismatic golf pro always looks forwardto introducing beginners to the “world’s finest pastime” orhelping advanced players improve their handicap. Enjoy a fewrelaxing days’ golf on our six-hole, par 3 golf course on thegorgeous Sils plateau.

GOLF BIRDIETwo nights’ half-board accommodationOne private golf lesson (50 minutes)From CHF 600 per person (low season)From CHF 630 per person (high season*)

GOLF HOLE IN ONEThree nights’ half-board accommodationTwo private golf lessons (50 minutes each)From CHF 920 per person (low season)From CHF 965 per person (high season*)

GOLF AROUND THE ENGADINEnjoy the wonderful 18-hole course in Samedan with its mag-nificent views of the Engadin mountains. Experience golf atits best on the lively 18-hole course in Zuoz. Relax with around on the nine-hole executive course at the Kulm Hotel inSt. Moritz.Six nights’ half-board accommodation,one green fee for 18 holes on the golf course in Samedan,one green fee for 18 holes on the golf course in Zuoz,one green fee for 9 holes on the Kulm golf course in St.Moritz,free use of the course at the Margna Golf Academy.From CHF 1,550 per person

*high season from July 13th to August 17th

38 Her swing is as precise as a Swiss watch, and she has an impressive collec-

tion of prestigious titles to her name: 85 professional tournament wins

around the world, including 10 majors. But we must refrain from listing all

of Annika Sörenstam’s unrivalled achievements as they would take up the

whole page! When it comes to golf tuition, the ever modest, blonde-haired

Swede has chosen to tread a different path to many of her illustrious inter-

national colleagues. Rather than expending a great deal of marketing effort

to sell her training philosophy via a franchising system, she founded her

own academy in Orlando, Florida. It comprises a hand-picked group of in-

structors, including her sister Charlotta, her fitness coach Kai Fusser and her

swing trainer Henri Reis, all of whom have in some way played a part in

her successful golfing career.

Engadin Golf is lucky enough to have been in partnership with the world’s

most successful contemporary professional since 2009, and this partnership

is exclusive throughout Europe. All those who have taken part in the ANNIKA

Academy clinics – many of them more than once – agree that modern golf

simply cannot be taught in a way that is kinder to the body. All found the

style of tuition fostered by the ANNIKA Academy’s team of instructors to be

highly straightforward and easy to follow. It appeals to all types of golfer

from single-handicap players to newcomers who have only just received

their green card.

ANNIKA Academy™

Exclusive to Engadin!

39So what can they expect from the ANNIKA Academy clinics? The three-day

courses with group lunches and course play make for an unforgettable ex-

perience and cover all elements of the game. Golf tuition is combined with

training sessions overseen by Annika Sörenstam’s long-standing fitness

coach Kai Fusser. His immense expertise in fitness, strength and endurance

training has added a new dimension to the golf clinics. There is no need to

be scared: you do not have to lift weights or hit the treadmill. Instead, Kai

Fusser clearly and simply demonstrates the relationship between fitness

and golf training, offering some helpful advice on how to improve your

swing with some carefully targeted exercises that are easy to reproduce.

Besides the high-quality golf clinics in Engadin, the collaboration with the

ANNIKA Academy also thrives on know-how transfer to the benefit of En-

gadin Golf’s own pros. They attend regular workshops that give them an

insight into the latest training and swing philosophies of their counterparts

in the US.

The programme for the fifth round of exclusive golf clinics this coming Au-

gust is already finalised – see the adjacent box, which also contains details

of a very special hotel deal. Bookings can be made directly through the Sec-

retariat in Zuoz-Madulain or in Samedan.

Make a note of the dates for the two exclusive Clinics now!

Course dates: Monday to Wednesday, 12-14 August 2013

Thursday to Saturday, 15-17 August 2013

Three-day intensive clinic with instructors Henri Reis, Mark

Bereza and Kai Fusser from the ANNIKA Academy, Orlando

Course content:

Short game and putting · Long game · Tactical aspects of the

game · Playing golf on the course accompanied by the instruc-

tors · Introduction and individual consultation on workouts

and golf fitness · Swing analysis (with launch monitor) · Gift

pack · Lunch and snacks on the course · Handout with infor-

mation and tips on the course content and the personal swing

analysis

Price: CHF 2100 including VAT

For more information and bookings, please e-mail

golfclinic@engadin-golf.ch or call +41 (0)81 851 35 80.

ANNIKA Academy™ 2013

Accomodation

Our Partner Hotel Rosatsch in Pontresinaoffers special rates for participants:

4 nights with halfboard in double room

· at *** Stammhaus: CHF 580 per person

· at **** Residence: CHF 680 per person

For more information about your stayand for reservations please contact:

Hotel Rosatsch,Via Maistra 157CH-7504 PontresinaTel. +41 (0)81 838 98 00www.hotel-rosatsch.ch

41Golf played in elegant period dress and with historically accurate imple-

ments returns to Switzerland’s oldest course, Engadin Golf Samedan, from

2 to 4 August as part of the Swiss Hickory Tour 2013. “There will of course

be another Hickory ProAm as well,” promises organiser Enrico Degiacomi

of Delicious Golf. The third Swiss Hickory Championship Days event will

once again turn Samedan into a meeting point for ladies and gents who

appreciate the finer things in life and wish to celebrate the spirit of the

great game. All the trophies will be handed out on the 18th green, with

the winning players using an antique club head to open their champa-

gne.

The first Swiss Hickory ProAm of the modern eraDelicious Golf organised the first Swiss Hickory Championship Days in St.

Moritz and Samedan in August 2011. They followed this up in summer 2012

with another premiere: on 18 August, Engadin Golf Samedan hosted the

first ever St. Moritz Swiss Hickory ProAm – the first such event in the mo-

dern era of hickory golf. For the amateurs, it was all about the honour and

excitement, whereas the pros were playing for prize money. Paolo Quirici

took victory among the pros with a 78. The Ticino-born golfer also came

out on top in the team competition, only just beating the team of local

heroes comprising our pro Martin Rominger together with amateurs Mar-

kus Rominger, Dumeng Clavuot and Daniel Schaltegger. The next day, Mar-

tin Rominger made sure that the trophy for the second Swiss Hickory

Championship remained in the valley. A round of 76 was enough for the

Engadin native, who plays on the Asian Tour and the Challenge Tour, to

take the title of Swiss Hickory Champion 2012. It will be a matter of honour

for him to defend this title on 4 August 2013.

“Golf had a lot to do with feeling in the early days”Paolo Quirici, a keen student of golf history, enthused about the hickory

event: “This ProAm is the first time I have played 18 holes with hickory

clubs. It made quite an impression and was a lot of fun. Hickory is the

historical side of the game, showcasing its heritage. Learning how golf

used to be played and what it meant back then is of great value to any

golfer. Today it is all about distance, but golf had a lot to do with feeling

in the early days. This place is perfect for hickory. The course itself and the

historical significance of Engadin Golf are the ideal fit for a hickory event.”

Delicious Golf presents: the Swiss Hickory Championship Days & St. Moritz Swiss Hickory ProAm

Hickory-Ho’ – recapturing the spirit of thegreat game

43

Association of Hickory Golfers (AHG) foundedWith a view to promoting, supporting and overseeing the sport of hickory

golf, Enrico Degiacomi, Beat Steiger and Mark C. Bruppacher founded the

Association of Hickory Golfers (AHG) in summer 2012. The AHG has already

drafted The Rules of Hickory Golf for this revived form of the game, and

these will be used on the Swiss Hickory Tour 2013.

3rd Swiss Hickory Championship Days, 2-4 August 20132nd St. Moritz Swiss Hickory ProAm, 3 August 2013Engadin Golf Samedan (on the Swiss PGA calendar 2013) Information and sign-up on the Swiss Hickory® website: www.swisshickory.chFurther information: www.deliciousgolf.ch

CH - 7502 Bever - St. Moritz

Telefon +41 81 851 16 16 | Fax +41 81 851 16 00

www.chesa-salis.ch | reception@chesa-salis.ch

Die Chesa Salis liegt ganz in der Nähe der Sport- und

Kulturzentren Pontresina, St. Moritz und Sils. Die Golf-

plätze Samedan und Zuoz sind nur 3 bzw. 8 km entfernt.

Allegra, unser Green ist für Sie bereit!

45

47As the oldest golf club in Switzerland, we attach a great deal of importance

to upholding traditions and preserving tried-and-tested ideas while re-

maining open to new ones. We want to keep our heritage alive. This in-

cludes proper conduct – not just on the course, but off it as well. We want

to maintain a cultivated approach to the sport in Engadin. The funda-

mental principle should always be that golf is a game to be enjoyed.

Our juniorsWe want to pass this enjoyment on to our juniors, too. Over the past two

years, we have given the training we provide for them a thorough over-

haul. More than 150 juniors – girls as well as boys – aged 8 to 18 attend

regular training sessions and rules tuition. We have also launched our own

season-long series of tournaments, the Royal Cup, which gives juniors at

all levels an opportunity to put what they have learned to the test at a

very early stage out on the course and in a competitive environment. Many

new juniors sign up each year, and not all of them have parents who play

golf themselves. We find this very encouraging because it shows that the

training we offer appeals to young golfers and is the ideal way to recruit

the next generation of members.

To ensure that our younger players remain loyal to the Club and continue

to practice their hobby during their studies, we have created a new “in-

termediates” category this year. Engadine Golf Club members who are

under 26 pay a reduced annual fee.

Our prosOur two golf pros Caroline and Martin Rominger are looking ahead to the

new season with a great deal of enthusiasm and a number of sporting

goals. They will once again bear the Engadine Golf Club colours at com-

petitions in Europe and Asia in 2013. We look forward to celebrating their

triumphs and of course to the chance to see them in person and get some

useful tips.

On the subject of tips from our pros, see our website at www.engadin-

golf.ch for some advice from the Romingers on how best to play the holes

at the Samedan and Zuoz-Madulain courses.

Engadine Golf Club – Club News

We foster and promote the sport ofgolf in Engadin

The juniors of the Engadine Golf Club (pictures above)

Zuoz-Madulain golf course openend on 13 july 2003

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Our milestonesThe Zuoz-Madulain course was opened on 13 July 2003. This auspicious

date marked a significant milestone for the sport in Engadin. Ever since,

golfers have had a choice of two championship courses that meet the most

exacting standards within a few kilometres of each other. The Zuoz-Madu-

lain course hosted the Ladies’ Series B2 Swiss interclub championship in

2010, and we are delighted to feature as an official venue on the ASG cal-

endar again this year with the Men’s Series A4 Swiss interclub champi-

onship. We will be marking the course’s 10th birthday with a special

weekend of celebrations on 13 and 14 July 2013. Why not book your place

today? There are sure to be a few surprises.

Another milestone is coming up in 2018: 125 years of the Engadine Golf

Club. Founded 1893, it is the oldest golf club in Switzerland. It may still be

five years away, but an occasion like this casts a long shadow, so we are

already thinking about how we plan to mark it.

Our ClubThe Engadine Golf Club is not only Switzerland’s oldest club, it is also one

of the largest in the country with some 1,300 members. As if that was not

enough to be proud of, we also play at 1,700 metres above sea level in a

beautiful Alpine valley. Despite our relatively brief season, running from

May to October, we stage a large number of tournaments that allow many

guests to play against our members.

We cannot wait for the 2013 season to get started and hope it brings plenty

of successful rounds of golf.

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Badrutt’s Palace Hotel has and always will be remembered for its comforts

of the highest degree. Every guest is made to feel like a V.I.P. when they

are picked up from the station in the hotel’s own Rolls Royce and driven

to the traditional Grand Hotel where they are waited on in their suite by

their own personal Butler. Access to «Palace Wellness» with fitness centre,

tennis courts, saunas, steam rooms plus indoor and outdoor pools offers

guests additional relaxation, while the ice skating rink (in winter) and

entry to the legendary «King’s Club» nightclub provide exclusive enter-

tainment. All included in the price of the room, on top of the mountain

railway/Ski Pass Inclusive – are the refreshment bar, WiFi internet access,

movie channels and a daily newspaper. «Tee Time», the special 3 nights

package for golfers, for CHF 1’905.– in a Superior Single Room and CHF

3’375.– in a Superior Double Room, additionally includes 2 green fees for

golf courses Zuoz/Madulain or Samedan, 3 hours exclusive training with a

Pro per person, transfers to/from golf course, 3 set dinners in cosy «Chesa

Veglia» or in one of the Palace Restaurants (each excluding beverages) and

a «Palace Wellness» voucher in the value of CHF 200.– per person.

Badrutt’s Palace Hotel

Comforts of the highest degree

Badrutt’s Palace HotelVia Serlas

7500 St.Moritz

T +41 81 837 1000,

F +41 81 837 2999

reservations@badruttspalace.com

www.badruttspalace.com

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category: G (for all models).

53The four-ringed car brand is once again proud to present its own series of

golf tournaments – the Audi quattro Cup – in 2013. This large and popular

amateur golf event is more than just an exercise in sponsorship, it also

reflects our guiding principles of innovation and quality.

The Audi quattro Cup has made a name for itself from Argentina to Aus-

tralia, from Chile to China and from Spain to South Africa, evolving from a

good idea into the sport’s leading amateur series. The Cup enjoyed an es-

pecially successful season in 2012 as more than 90,000 people from 52

countries competed for a place in the world finals, which were held in

November in Cape Town, South Africa.

The Swiss finals of the Audi quattro Cup took place amid the breathtaking

Engadin scenery from 7 to 9 September 2012. A total of 21 qualified teams

battled for overall victory in a two-day tournament. Guillaume Ebener

(23.8 handicap) and David Klausener (31.4 handicap) had luck on their side

and bagged the coveted ticket to world finals in Cape Town. Audi brand

ambassadors Didier Cuche and Tanja Frieden were also in attendance,

mingling with the crowds and helping to bring a wonderful ambience to

the event as well as taking part in some very special competitions.

Svenja Lyhs

Projektleiterin Sponsoring / Events Audi

6 - 7 September 2013 at the Samedan and Zuoz golf courses

Audi quattro Cup - Swiss Final

54

55Mildred Didrikson Zaharias was born June 26, 1914, and earned her nick-

name „Babe“ by hitting five homeruns in one childhood baseball game.

At the 1932 Olympics, she won medals in the hurdles, javelin throw and

high jump. By the 1940s, she was the greatest woman golfer of all time.

The Associated Press declared Babe Zaharias to be the "Woman Athlete of

the Half Century" in 1950.

Excelling in different SportsAt the age of fifteen, Babe was the high-scoring forward on the girls' bas-

ketball team at Beaumont Senior High School. She attracted the attention

of Melvin J. McCombs, coach of one of the best girls' basketball teams in

the nation. In February 1930, McCombs secured a job for her with the Em-

ployers Casualty Company of Dallas, and she was soon a star player on its

Golden Cyclones. She returned to Beaumont in June to graduate with her

high school class. The Golden Cyclones won the national championship

the next three years, and she was All-American forward for two of those

years.

Didrikson soon turned her attention to track and field. At the National

Women's AAU Track Meet in 1931, she won first place in eight events and

was second in a ninth. In 1932, with much more interest in the meet be-

cause of the approaching Olympics, she captured the championship, scor-

ing thirty points; the Illinois Women's Athletic Club, which entered a team

of twenty-two women, placed second with twenty-two points. Babe then

went to the Olympics. Women were allowed to enter only three events,

but she broke four world's records; she won the javelin throw, with 143

feet, 4 inches, and won the 80-meter hurdles, twice breaking the previous

world record (her best time was 11.7 seconds). She made a world record

high jump, but the jump was disallowed and she was awarded second

place.

Golf ChampionDidrikson began playing golf in 1931 or 1932. In 1932, in her eleventh game

of golf, she drove 260 yards from the first tee and played the second nine

in 43. She herself stated that she entered her first golf tournament in the

fall of 1934. Although she did not win, she captured the qualifying round

with a 77. In April 1935, in the Texas State Women's Championship, she

carded a birdie on the par-5 thirty-first hole, to win the tournament two-

up. In the summer of 1935 she was declared a professional because of an

unauthorized endorsement. She accepted the decision and for several

Babe Didrikson Zaharias

Unusual and unmatched

Babe Didrikson Zaharias in 1940:Declared to be the greatest woman golfer of all time

Sils-Maria is an unspoiled and peaceful mountain village, just 7 miles from

sophisticated St. Moritz. The “Waldhaus” proudly overlooks the village and

offers splendid views of sparkling lakes and majestic mountains. In many

ways, it is a living monument – but tempered by a preference for understated

comfort over pomp and splendour, an un-Swiss willingness to let you live as

you like, a genuine family orientation, and the very intense, if unobtrusive,

day-to-day involvement of the owners.

Summer season: 12th June to 20th October 2013

Via da Fex 3, CH-7514 Sils-Maria (Engadin)

www.waldhaus-sils.ch

Tel +41 (0)81 838 51 00 Fax +41 (0)81 838 51 98

Families Dietrich and Kienberger

A family affair since 1908

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years traveled about the country giving golf exhibitions. She also appeared

on the vaudeville circuit with a number of different acts. She was the only

woman on the Babe Didrikson All-American basketball team and played

a few games with the House of David baseball team. It was during these

years that she pitched an inning for the St. Louis Cardinals in an exhibition

game with the Philadelphia Athletics. She excelled at almost everything

she tried: when only sixteen she won a prize for a dress that she had

made, at the Texas State Fair; she could type eighty-six words a minute;

she could throw a baseball from deep center field to home plate – once a

throw of hers was measured at over 300 feet.

In January 1938, Didrikson met George Zaharias, a professional wrestler

often billed as „The Crying Greek from Cripple Creek“, at the Los Angeles

Open. She was attracted to this hulk of a man who could drive a golf ball

farther than she. On December 23, 1938, they were married. They had no

children. Urged by her husband, she applied for reinstatement as an am-

ateur golfer in 1941 and was reinstated in January 1943. Utilizing her

tremendous powers of concentration, her almost unlimited self-confi-

dence (She once wrote: „My main idea in any kind of competition always

has been to go out there and cut loose with everything I've got. I've never

been afraid to go up against anything. I've always had the confidence that

I was capable of winning out.“), and her patience, she began to take up

golf seriously. She would drive as many as 1,000 balls a day, take lessons

for five or six hours, and play until her hands were blistered and bleeding.

In 1947, Zaharias became the first American woman to win the British

Ladies' Amateur Championship, at Gullane, Scotland. On one hole she

stroked a drive so far that a spectator whispered, „She must be Superman's

sister.“ That August she announced that she was turning professional. For

the next six years she dominated women's golf.

Babe Didrikson Zaharias at the olympics

58 Against the menWhile Zaharias missed the cut in the first PGA Tour (men’s tour) event that

she attempted, she became more and more experienced so she made the

cut in every PGA Tour event she entered. In January 1945, Zaharias played

in three PGA tournaments. She qualified for the Los Angeles Open and

managed to make the two-day cut in the main tournament itself, making

her the first (and currently only) woman in history to make the cut in a

regular PGA Tour event. She continued her cut streak at the Phoenix Open,

where she shot 77-72-75-80, finishing in 33rd place. At the Tucson Open,

she qualified, passed the cut and finished the tournament tied for 42nd.

Unlike other female golfers competing in men's events, she got into the

Los Angeles and Tucson Opens through 36-hole qualifiers, as opposed to

a sponsor's exemption. In 1948, she became the first woman to attempt

to qualify for the U.S. Open, but her application was rejected by the USGA.

They stated that the event was intended to be open to men only.

LegacyZaharias had a cancer operation in April 1953, and it was feared she would

never be able to return to competition. Three and a half months later,

though, she played in competition. The next year she won the United

States Women's Open by twelve strokes. In 1955 she had a second cancer

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operation. She died in Galveston, Texas. In the last months of her life she

and her husband established the Babe Didrikson Zaharias Fund to support

cancer clinics and treatment centers.

Zaharias was the greatest woman golfer of all time, the winner of seven-

teen successive golf tournaments in 1946-1947, and of eighty-two tour-

naments between 1933 and 1953. The Associated Press voted her "Woman

of the Year" in 1936, 1945, 1947, 1950, and 1954. In 1950 the AP acclaimed

her the "Woman Athlete of the Half Century." The skinny, shingle-headed

teenager, a shy and socially immature girl who could win at sports but

usually antagonized her fellow competitors, became a poised, well-

dressed, graceful, and popular champion, the darling of the galleries,

whose drives whistled down the fairways and whose comments won the

hearts of the spectators. Famous sports writer Paul Gallico paid perhaps

the finest tribute to her: "Much has been made of Babe Didrikson's natural

aptitude for sports, as well as her competitive spirit and indomitable will

to win. But not enough has been said about the patience and strength of

character expressed in her willingness to practice endlessly, and her recog-

nition that she could reach the top and stay there only by incessant hard

work."

Text und Bilder: www.biography.com

Ladies playing golf at the EngadineGolf Course Samedan around 1914.

Babe Didrikson Zaharias during a baseball game

This building at Via Nouva 3 in Samedan is the home of the Beautyclinic Samedan.

Find more information concerning this interesting building at www.lazzarinis.com

61Beautyclinic Samedan brings a complete range ofmedical cosmetic services to Engadin, bridging thegap between conventional cosmetics and invasivecosmetic surgery. Its offering is primarily focused onenhancing the figure. Modern weight-loss conceptssuch as the HCG and Hollywood diets can be a swiftand effective means of reaching your target weight.Stubborn fat that remains after dieting can then beremoved using the latest ultrasound (Liposonix) orlow-temperature (Cryolipolysis) techniques. These aredrop-in treatments that use special equipment todeliver the desired result in a single session. Lipo-suction, where fat is removed, can be useful andeven necessary if the fat deposits are very large. Cut-ting-edge approaches allow us to do this with a localanaesthetic rather than a general one, so you canleave the clinic right after your treatment and be backat work the next day.

Beautyclinic Samedan also specialises in treating cel-lulite. The gold standard here is Endermologie or LPGmassage, a type of vacuum roller massage that hasbecome established as the number one therapyworldwide. Carboxytherapy and mesotherapy are alsooffered. These involve injecting carbon dioxide gas orenzyme mixtures under the cellulite to improve theflow of blood, make the skin more elastic and breakdown fat cells.

Cosmetic laser medicine is another service providedby Beautyclinic Samedan. The focus here is on trea-ting the face with a fractional CO2 laser (also knownas a Fraxel) as a means of permanent depilation. Thelaser can also be used to remove spider veins or tat-toos. In addition to the laser, the face can be treatedwith a combination of microdermabrasion, whichuses diamonds to improve the skin complexion, andthe Nimue cosmetics line, which contains productsideally suited to every skin type. As well as these fa-cial treatments, we also offer hand and foot care.

Beautyclinic Samedan is additionally equipped todeal with varicose veins. Both large and small onescan be treated with a laser under a local anaesthetic,removing the need for a hospital stay and enablingyou to return to work as normal the very next day.You will not even need to wear surgical stockings.Beautyclinic Samedan is proud to have as its Mana-ging Director Tamara Giovanoli, a skilled cosmeticsexpert who is well known in Engadin. She has un-dergone rigorous training in the therapies offered andwins customers over with her friendly yet authorita-tive manner. Our medical team consists of Dr NikolausLinde and Dr Ulrike Käseberg, who also hold regularconsultations at the clinic.

We look forward to welcoming you for a personalconsultation with no obligation.

Beautyclinic Samedan

A complete range of medical cosmetic services

Beautyclinic Samedan, Via Nouva 3, CH-7503 Samedan

T +41 (0)81 852 17 27, bcengadin@gmail.com

63The mountains, the lakes, the light! And so much space for exercise and re-laxation in between. The inspiring holiday region of Engadin and its starresort of St. Moritz are pulling out all the stops this summer with a rangeof attractive special offers.

In Upper Engadin, happiness is so close at hand that you just have to reachout and touch it. The lake-filled plateau glistens in the afternoon light, thefresh scent of resin emanates from the pine forests, and the façades of Engadinhouses line up on village streets facing the sunshine. It is almost too beautifulfor words up here.

Nature beckons and can be experienced on 580 kilometres of walking pathsthrough the mountains, 400 kilometres of mountain bike trails, out on thelakes with the wind in your hair, on our spectacular inline skating routes alongthe River Inn or up on horseback over the ample plain. Everything is laid outso as to protect the natural environment and ensure that both mountain bik-ers and hikers can enjoy the landscape in their own way, and the network isconstantly expanding, with some existing trails being upgraded to suit thebikers.

Those who prefer an easier route to the summit can once again take advantageof the “lifts included” hotel offer, which allows them to use 13 cable cars andfuniculars free of charge when staying for two nights or more. You will alsofind a wide range of attractive packages for bikers and families as well as alarge selection of holiday apartments. Engadin can thus offer top quality forany budget over the summer. To complement its natural attractions, the regionwill be hosting the usual mix of top cultural and sporting events in 2013.

Engadin St. Moritz is a feast for the eyes. This is especially evident at the topof Muottas Muragl, the lookout point that gives a warm welcome to countlesswalkers. Up here, you can enjoy the most beautiful view over Upper Engadin,particularly in the autumn, when the larch woods turn into a sea of flame-red needles. Your holiday starts on the journey up with the Rhaetian Railway.Its nostalgic charm is so beguiling that it has been granted UNESCO World Her-itage status. The train ride takes you through an imposing mountain panoramathat has inspired hordes of poets and painters in the past and continues todo so today.

Engadin St.Moritz

The sort of landscape dreams are made of

Engadin St.Moritz7500 St.Moritz

T +41 81 830 00 01

F +41 81 830 08 18

allegra@estm.ch

www.engadin.stmoritz.ch

Don't Worry!

Das Spital Oberengadingilt als das Kompetenz-zentrum bei Unfall undKrankheit für Gäste undBevölkerung imEngadin:

• 24 h interdisziplinäresNotfallzentrumOberengadin

• MedizinischeSpezialisten in allenFachdisziplinenvon A – Z

• Einzige interdisziplinäreIntensivstation vonSüdbünden

• Gewinner “SwissQuality Award”in der Kategorie“Patientensicherheit”

• eines von 30 ISO-zertifizierten Spitälernder Schweiz

Spital Oberengadin è ilcentro di competenza incaso di infortuni o malat-tia per gli ospiti e la popo-lazione dell’Engadina:

• 24h centro di prontosoccorso interdisciplinaredell’alta Engadina

• Medici specialisti intutte le discipline dalla A alla Z

• Unico reparto di cureintensive per tutti iGrigioni meridionali

• Vincitore del premio“Swiss Quality Award”nella categoria “Sicurezza dei pazienti”

• Uno dei 30 ospedali conil certificato ISO in Svizzera

Spital Oberengadin isknown as competencecenter for guests andresidents of the Engadinin case of accidents orillness:

• 24 h interdisciplinaryemergency center ofthe Engadin

• Medical specialists forall disciplines A – Z

• Unique intesive careunit of the southern partof Grisons

• Winner of “Swiss Quality Award”, category “safety of patients”

• Iso certified as one of30 certified hospitalsof Switzerland

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65The Beginnings of Organized Healthcare in theUpper EngadineIn 1895, Dr. O. Bernhard, the founder of heliother-

apy in the Upper Engadine, opened the first Upper

Engadine District Hospital, and as its first resident

doctor brought institutional healthcare to the

people of the region. Since then, development in

the health sector has been rapid and the hospital

in the Upper Engadine has kept pace with it.

Many visitors are amazed when they now take alook behind the scenes at the hospitalThe 24-hour emergency centre deals with both

special surgical and medical cases. The intensive

care unit is able at all times to competently treat

extremely complex cases. For some time now, the

Radiology Department in the Hospital has only

been using medical imaging (CT ) with a third of

the normal radiation dosage, but with the same

image quality which is highly beneficial for pa-

tients. The Radiology Department was presented

with the “Swiss Quality Award 2012”, in the cate-

gory of “Patient Safety”, for this innovation.

Upper Engadine Hospital now a highly modernfacility with university cooperationSince the beginning of 2012, Upper Engadine Hos-

pital has been providing orthopaedic treatment,

i.e. surgery of the musculoskeletal system, 24

hours a day, 365 days a year, in close cooperation

with Basel University Hospital. This means that

patients receive first-class university support in

these medical disciplines at the hospital, and in

a familiy atmosphere.

However, thanks to close cooperation with the

Grisons Cantonal Hospital and Zurich University

Hospital, Upper Engadine Hospital with its sub-

specialties has also acquired a leading role in

South Grisons that is recognised far beyond the

region’s borders.

"Center of Alpine Sports Biomechanics" at theUpper Engadine Hospital – research as an addi-tional mainstayThe successful collaboration between the Upper

Engadine Hospital and the Orthopedics Depart-

ment in the University Hospital in Basel is now

being extended into the area of research. The es-

tablishment of the "Center of Alpine Sport Biome-

chanics" (CASB) is intended to promote the Upper

Engadine sustainably as a forward-looking region

and to create long-term jobs. The excellent loca-

tion of the hospital in the Upper Engadine and the

expertise of the Basel institution are combining to

accomplish the work and achieve the objectives

of the CASB which are to analyze the patterns of

movement in Alpine sports, such as downhill and

cross-country skiing and trekking in the summer.

The research center is accommodated in the hos-

pital.

High quality demands in all areasThe maxim of Upper Engadine Hospital is “We take

care of you!” Quality and the maximum willing-

ness to serve are values to which the Hospital is

committed. This credo is practised daily with the

highest quality demands for patients and as a

challenge for every employee. The focus here is al-

ways on patients as people.

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Upper Engadine Hospital in Samedan

From an isolation unit to the most moderncentral hospital in the Alps

Spital Oberengadin, Via Nouva 3, CH-7503 Samedan

T +41 (0)81 851 81 11, F +41 (0)81 851 85 05, www.spital-oberengadin.ch

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Anne-Rose und Thomas Walther Via Maistra 215

CH-7504 Pontresina Tel. +41 (0)81 839 36 36

www.hotelwalther.ch

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Besides the spectacular view, a wide selection of culinary delights are awaiting you in the new Panorama Restaurant on Muottas Muragl. Choose from our Monte e Mare à la carte menu, available daily until 11.00 pm in the first plus-energy hotel in the Alps.

Romantik Hotel Muottas Muragl, CH-7503 Samedan – Engadin St. Moritz

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Right in the middle of the Corviglia region, renowned as a destination for bikersand hikers in the summer months and for skiers during the winter, there issomething else waiting to be discovered. A very special place welcomes guestsat the lofty altitude of 2,278 metres above sea level. The Chesa Marguns is anexclusive venue for undisturbed private parties with a rustic feel. The veryunassuming look of this two-storey structure in the St. Moritz mountains stemsfrom its original purpose: it used to be a chair lift station for skiers. Situatedclose to the Marguns restaurants, it features a lounge, fireplace, dining areaand veranda. Alpine touches such as deer antlers, mountain goat horns andpelts create an evocative rural atmosphere in rooms that are bathed in lightfrom candles and lanterns and furnished with generous quantities of wood.

Guests reach the Chesa via the six-seater Celerina-Marguns gondola, and it re-mains at their exclusive disposal for the whole evening. The path from thegondola station to this unique location is lit with torches, and a red carpet iseven laid out in winter. Staff based at Marguns can cater for up to 100 guestsin the Chesa. The lack of running water is only a minor challenge for the teamthat runs the Marguns restaurants. Every banquet is a feast of culinary delights.Whether you choose hearty favourites or fine cuisine, your guests’ tastebudsare in for a treat. The lower floor boasts plenty of space to dance the nightaway with a DJ or even live music. Sleep is not something you will think of uphere – that is what the hotels down the hill are for!

Chesa Marguns opening times: 22 June to 13 October 2013 (summer) and 23 No-vember 2013 to 6 April 2014 (winter).

The Chesa Marguns is an exclusive venue for undisturbed private parties

Alpine charm amid the mountains of St. Moritz

Chesa Marguns – Restaurants Marguns7505 Celerina – Engadin St.MoritzGastgeberin: Nicole ReicheltT +41 81 839 80 20restaurant@marguns.ch www.marguns.ch

This statement may not sit well with some people, but it becomes more truewith every passing year. There were guests in the past who wanted a tall,handsome ski instructor with thighs like Engadin larch trunks, but these daysdemand for good female instructors is huge.

Many parents want a woman to give their offspring private lessons becausethey believe she will bring more sensitivity to the role and bond with a childbetter than a male instructor can. We can certainly understand this point ofview, but we still have a number of men at our ski school who could easilypersuade mothers otherwise. Many of our male guests also prefer to hit thepistes around our region with a female instructor, and the list of qualities theyare looking for goes on and on.

But male instructors have nothing to fear – their qualities are still appreciated,too. It is our view that there is an ideal instructor (male or female) for eachlearner and vice versa. It is the task of the school’s management to know itsstaff well and make the most of their abilities so that every single guest feelswell looked after and their expectations are not only met, but also exceededwherever possible.

SWISS SKISCHOOL ST.MORITZ

Ski schools have long been a women’s game!

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Back to our ladies. There have been a lot of changes over the past few yearsin the internal training pool within Swiss Snowsports, the umbrella organisa-tion of Switzerland’s ski schools, as well as on the schools’ competitive side.The title of Swiss Snowsports Training Expert used to be very much the preserveof the men, but the current pool of 77 experts and class instructors now com-prises no fewer than 22 women. On the competitive side, i.e. formation eventsfeaturing instructors, the first ladies’ demo teams were laughed at not so longago. People said that women lack the drive and the courage to attempt riskyturn combinations. However, this claim is disproven year after year at the Swissformation championship. The women are not lacking in speed, power or skill,and they have become one of the true highlights of our events.

We have sent a ladies’ demo team from the Swiss Ski School St. Moritz to theSwiss championship for the past six years. They have made it onto the podiumfour times, three of these as Swiss champions in formation skiing.

You can see, then, that our opening statement was not so far-fetched. Ourladies hold their own in the competitive world of winter sports tuition on adaily basis. If you would like to meet one of our most requested female skiinstructors in person, why not seek out the latest newcomer on the Samedangolf course this summer? We are confident that you will be impressed.

Franco MoroDirector

Swiss Ski School St. Moritz. Founded in 1929.T +41 81 830 01 01www.skischool.ch

Fact Sheet

Golf Engadin St. Moritz AG Board of Directors

President Luis A. Wieser, Zuoz

Vice President Hugo Wetzel, St.Moritz

Members: Claudia Troncana, Silvaplana-Surlej

Hanspeter Herren, Celerina

Markus Rominger, Pontresina

Andry Niggli, Samedan

Dumeng Clavuot, Samedan

General Manager Daniel Schaltegger, Sils Baselgia

Engadine Golf Club Board

President Dumeng Clavuot, Samedan

Captain Luzi Heimgartner, Silvaplana

Finances Christina Liebi, St.Moritz

Marketing Eveline Fasser Testa, St.Moritz

Social Events Andreas Ludwig, Sils Baselgia

Impressum Editor Golf Engadin St. Moritz AG

Concept & Design Imagicon, Samedan · G. R. Melchior

Photos Gian Giovanoli / kmu-fotografie.ch (Title page and pages 2, 4/5, 22/23, 24, 28, 34, 45, 62, 72);

Erika Saratz (Pages 20/21); Remo Eisner (Page 53);Golf Engadin St.Moritz AG.

© 2013 Golf Engadin St.Moritz AG

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