Hello there,
I am moving to Geneva in mid-August and I was wondering if there was anyone who would be able to help me with some details regarding golf and basketball (not very similar sports I know, but I love them both).
Golf: Do they do pay-and-play in Switzerland or do you have to join a club? Had to give up golfing while I lived in Belgium as the bureaucracy was incredible (you had to take both a written and a practical exam before they would allow you to play). Also can anyone recommend a club?
Basketball: I have been playing since I was about 15 and I would love to find a place in Geneva where I could play? Just looking for something fun and relaxing, nothing too serious.
Thank you in advance!
Julian
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Jul 10, 2008 @ 05:21
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Hello there,
I am moving to Geneva in mid-August and I was wondering if there was anyone who would be able to help me with some details regarding golf and basketball (not very similar sports I know, but I love them both).
Golf: Do they do pay-and-play in Switzerland or do you have to join a club? Had to give up golfing while I lived in Belgium as the bureaucracy was incredible (you had to take both a written and a practical exam before they would allow you to play). Also can anyone recommend a club?
Basketball: I have been playing since I was about 15 and I would love to find a place in Geneva where I could play? Just looking for something fun and relaxing, nothing too serious.
Thank you in advance!
Julian
JulianRWJul 10, 2008 @ 05:21
I am moving to Geneva in mid-August and I was wondering if there was anyone who would be able to help me with some details regarding golf and basketball (not very similar sports I know, but I love them both).
Golf: Do they do pay-and-play in Switzerland or do you have to join a club? Had to give up golfing while I lived in Belgium as the bureaucracy was incredible (you had to take both a written and a practical exam before they would allow you to play). Also can anyone recommend a club?
Basketball: I have been playing since I was about 15 and I would love to find a place in Geneva where I could play? Just looking for something fun and relaxing, nothing too serious.
Thank you in advance!
Julian
JulianRWJul 10, 2008 @ 05:21
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Jul 18, 2008 @ 17:02
There is a golf course between Lausanne and Geneva that I had the chance to visit earlier this month. Not only is it a great location but it has (in my experience) relatively low membership fees. Apparently there is no waiting list either, or at least that's what the instructors I spoke to told me.
Here is the link:
However, the site is all in French.
Here is the link:
However, the site is all in French.
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There is a golf course between Lausanne and Geneva that I had the chance to visit earlier this month. Not only is it a great location but it has (in my experience) relatively low membership fees. Apparently there is no waiting list either, or at least that's what the instructors I spoke to told me.
Here is the link:
However, the site is all in French.
EfeE, Jul 18, 2008 @ 17:02
Here is the link:
However, the site is all in French.
EfeE, Jul 18, 2008 @ 17:02
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Jul 18, 2008 @ 17:04
Sorry but I forgot to mention that the driving range is free (you can rent clubs) but in order to play the course you have to have a membership.
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Sorry but I forgot to mention that the driving range is free (you can rent clubs) but in order to play the course you have to have a membership.
EfeE, Jul 18, 2008 @ 17:04
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Jul 21, 2008 @ 05:40
Thanks a lot for the info! Sounds pretty good and I will definitely check it out when I get to Geneva in a couple of weeks...
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Thanks a lot for the info! Sounds pretty good and I will definitely check it out when I get to Geneva in a couple of weeks...
JulianRW, Jul 21, 2008 @ 05:40
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Jul 27, 2008 @ 01:53
Basketball I can't help you with but golf...
There are lots of courses in and around Geneva, in Swtzerland and in France. My all times fav (I was a member for 10 years) is the Golf de Giez, in the Annecy area (1h from Geneva), a beautiful mountain course where the people are very friendly.
There are lots of others too but this one is worth the drive :)
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Basketball I can't help you with but golf...
There are lots of courses in and around Geneva, in Swtzerland and in France. My all times fav (I was a member for 10 years) is the Golf de Giez, in the Annecy area (1h from Geneva), a beautiful mountain course where the people are very friendly.
There are lots of others too but this one is worth the drive :)
annelau, Jul 27, 2008 @ 01:53
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Sep 6, 2008 @ 14:21
Hy Julian,
there's a course about 30 mins from Geneva that I'm playing on Tuesday. I think the fees are about 75 francs for the round, no membership necessary. I played there last week as well. nice course, a bit short, at 5500 meters, par 70.
If you think you might want to join me on tuesday, let me know. I'm driving
sean
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Hy Julian,
there's a course about 30 mins from Geneva that I'm playing on Tuesday. I think the fees are about 75 francs for the round, no membership necessary. I played there last week as well. nice course, a bit short, at 5500 meters, par 70.
If you think you might want to join me on tuesday, let me know. I'm driving
sean
sean69, Sep 6, 2008 @ 14:21
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Sep 8, 2008 @ 13:18
Hi Sean,
Would like to but unfortunately I have to work tuesday (am pretty much only free weekends or early evenings during the week). I went to visit Signal de Bougy and it seems quite nice and not too expensive so might join there.
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Hi Sean,
Would like to but unfortunately I have to work tuesday (am pretty much only free weekends or early evenings during the week). I went to visit Signal de Bougy and it seems quite nice and not too expensive so might join there.
JulianRW, Sep 8, 2008 @ 13:18
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