SPGA Team Championship & General Assembly at Golfclub Heidental

A day dedicated to Swiss professional golf: At the Swiss PGA Team Championship held at Golfclub Heidental, tour players and teaching professionals demonstrated their skills at the highest level. Following the competition, the Swiss PGA General Assembly delivered important new impulses for the future of the professional association with personnel changes, tributes, and a strong spirit of community.

Foley and Freiburghaus Win Team Championship

On April 28, 2025, Golfclub Heidental became the center of Swiss professional golf. At the Swiss PGA Team Championship, numerous renowned professionals took part – including tour players such as Benjamin Rusch, Jeremy Freiburghaus, Robert Foley, and Cedric Guggler. The competition was played in the popular Four Ball Better Ball (4BBB) format.

With a score of 62 strokes (-10), Robert Foley and Jeremy Freiburghaus claimed victory. In second place were Richard Swords and Gary Hanham (-9), closely followed by Leo Andeer and Raphael De Sousa (-8).

General Assembly: A Sign of Change and Appreciation

After the athletic competition, around 90 members gathered for the Swiss PGA’s annual General Assembly. President Gavin Healy led the evening and welcomed guests including Lukas Eisner (President of Swiss Golf), Martin Hodler (Founding President of the Swiss Golf Foundation, honorary member of the Swiss PGA since 1996), and Marcel Meier (J+S/Swiss Golf).

A moment of silence was held in memory of the late member Jaime Ros Artinano (1984–2025).

Board Changes

The Swiss PGA bid farewell to two dedicated board members: Adam Lambe (Marketing and Further Education) and Emilie Bruchez (WSPGA).

Michael Thöny was newly elected to the board – the first non-Swiss PGA member in the association's history. The finance expert from the private sector will take over the Finance portfolio. Yannick Odiet will move within the board from Finance to Communications and Marketing.

Award for Gregory Lebrat

Gregory Lebrat was honored for his contributions in technology and innovation. His company, Smart2Move, has developed an internationally recognized training tool that is increasingly used in professional golf instruction.

Sporting Successes in the Spotlight

The Swiss PGA recognized several members for outstanding athletic achievements:

• Nora Angehrn – Swiss Olympic Coach

• Chiara Tamburlini – current number 1 on the Ladies European Tour

• Albane Valenzuela – Solheim Cup participant

• Morgane Métraux – qualified for the Olympic Games

• Joel Girrbach – qualified for the Olympic Games

Six New Class A Professionals

A special highlight was the induction of six young talents into the Swiss PGA. They have successfully completed their three-year training and are now official Class A Members:

• Patrice Arnold

• Javier Luis Diaz Sierra

• Adrien Michellod

• Deliah Prescha

• Paul Renahy

• Edoardo Schiantarelli