Kevin Rogenmoser discovered golf at thirteen through a holiday programme, knew within a year that it would be his life, and has never wavered since. Today, he lives right on the course at Golf Club Wylihof in Solothurn — coaching, developing programmes and quietly working to reshape the way beginners are introduced to the game across Switzerland.

Found at Thirteen, Decided by Fourteen

Kevin’s path into golf began almost by chance. A FerienPass programme — one of Switzerland’s popular holiday activity schemes for young people — brought him to a golf course for the first time at thirteen. Within twelve months, the direction was set. “I knew this was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life,” he says.

Kevin chased a career as a playing professional until he was twenty-one before starting his apprenticeship with the Swiss PGA. There was never a Plan B. “Golf has always been my passion,” he says — and everything about his career since confirms it.

A Complete Understanding of the Game

Kevin values the Swiss PGA programme for its breadth. “You don’t just learn to teach — you learn how clubs operate, how people learn, and how to build a career in golf.” The biggest challenge during his training was balancing education, coaching, work and his own game — a juggling act that taught him discipline and the ability to prioritise.

It was this well-rounded foundation that gave Kevin the confidence to not only teach but to think critically about how golf instruction itself could be improved.

Get Them on the Course from Week One

Kevin’s coaching philosophy is built on a single, powerful insight: beginners don’t need to wait until they’re “good enough” to play. They learn faster on the golf course because they understand what they’re practising for. “That completely changed the way I coach,” he says.

Around half of Kevin’s students are beginners, and his goal is to get them playing from week one — learning by doing instead of spending months on the driving range. It’s an approach rooted in Operation 36, a structured development programme that Kevin has adapted specifically for Swiss golf. The concept starts every golfer just 25 yards from the green, building skills from the hole outward.

Technology supports the process. Kevin uses data and launch monitors to give players clear, objective feedback — measuring progress, making smarter decisions and focusing on what genuinely improves scoring. But it’s always in service of the bigger picture: real improvement on the course, not just on the range.

Free Your Mind

Kevin describes his teaching philosophy with a phrase that doubles as a mindset: “Free your mind — let’s all play the same.” It’s a call to strip away the overthinking, the intimidation and the artificial barriers that keep people from enjoying the game. His priority is simple: when a player stands over the ball on the course, they should be able to repeat what they’ve learned — not just recall a tip from the driving range.

Snowboards, Surf Skates and a Dog

Off the course, Kevin is drawn to sports that challenge balance, movement and creativity. In winter, he snowboards in Davos. In summer, he’s surf skating. And on any given day, you’ll likely find him with his dog. It’s a lifestyle that mirrors his coaching: active, instinctive and free from unnecessary rules.

What most people don’t know: Kevin spends much of his winter not on the slopes, but developing new ideas — rethinking programmes, refining methods and looking for better ways to teach golf.

Changing the Game, One Beginner at a Time

Kevin’s five-year vision goes well beyond his own club. He wants to help change the way golf is taught to beginners across Switzerland — making it easier to learn, less intimidating and more enjoyable from day one. His message to the next generation of Swiss PGA Professionals is clear: “Treat yourself like a business, not just a golf coach. Keep learning, question traditions, and always put the player first.”