Golf Gerre Losone

Alle Gerre,

Losone, nr Ascona, Ticino CH-6616

Office
+41 (0)91 785 10 90
Pro shop
+41 (0)91 785 10 92
Fax
+41 (0)91 785 10 91

Email
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Website
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Golf pro
Several
Academy
Losone Golf Academy

About the course

The Course:

18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:

Woodland and open countryside.
Designer:

Peter Harradine

Back
tees

Club
tees

Front
tees

Metres

6255

5751

5029

Par

SSS or slope

73.4

70.6

72.2

Location

Latitude:

46.177880

Longitude:

8.750364

How to get there:

33 km NW of Lugano

From Hwy 2 (E35), to the east of Locarno, take exit 47 (Bellinzona Sud) and follow Hwy 2, direction Locarno. After approx 8.4 km turn right into Via Monte Ceneri. After 1.6 km at roundabout follow the A13, direction Locarno / Ascona. After approx 10 km, just after crossing over the River Maggia, leave the A13 and follow signs for Losone. In Losone at roundabout turn right direction Gerre / Saleggi. After 600 m at T-junction turn right. After 200 m turn right into Via Mezzana. After 1.3 km turn right into Via Alle Gerre. After 300 m Golf Gerre Losone is on your the left (at the northern end of Losone).

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Gerre Losone

Golf Gerre Losone

Est. 2001

Golf Gerre Losone: A new addition to the Locarno region's golfing stable, Gerre Losone is laid out in the wonderfully natural and scenic valley floor of the Melezza River. Located just 3 km from Lake Maggiore, the course is distinctly different to its classic, tree-lined neighbour in nearby Ascona. Here you are faced with a more modern, open and very challenging layout, a course that has regularly tested the best on the Ladies European Tour. Several tightish fairways, unnerving OB, rippling earthmounds, and plenty of rock-lined streams and ponds all conspire to demand accurate shot-making versus wayward length. Sand bunkers may be limited to just one or two per hole, but they are usually large, well-placed and decidedly intimidating ! As additional tree-planting matures, some holes will tighten up even more, reinforcing the need for accuracy and careful course management. Among the tougher holes, the par-3 5th can be penal if you stray too far offline, OB closely bordering the right-side of the fairway from tee-to-green. On this scenic, varied and thoroughly testing layout, the long par-5 15th does a wonderful job of mirroring the steep-sided valley within which the course lies. At the top end of the layout, the picturesque valley, with its tree-clad slopes and sheer cliff faces, disappears into dramatic mountain scenery with a real Alpine flourish. In contrast, the many rock and palm-fringed water hazards on the course, create a somewhat contrasting and faintly oriental feel - perhaps underlining the variety of scenery and golfing challenge that Gerre Losone presents.

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Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends. Course open all year.

Must book in advance. Maximum handicap: 36.

Green fees

Visitor fee, 18-holes: weekdays CHF 130; weekends CHF 150.

Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2018].

Other information

Soft spikes only. Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire.

Practice facilities

Good

Did you know?

In the south of the Swiss canton of Ticino, you will find a wonderful golfing triumvirate, comprising the golf clubs of Ascona, Gerre Losone and Lugano. The first two are located in or close to the much visited town of Ascona. Lying on either side of the River Maggia, as it flows into enchanting Lake Maggiore, the neighbouring towns of Ascona (and Losone) on one side, and Locarno on the other, draw huge numbers of tourists from all over the world. >> Since opening for play in 2001, Gerre Losone has hosted many top-level tournaments including the Ladies Swiss Open on several occasions (see our Tournaments section > by Venue > Gerre Losone).

Published ranking

2020 Golf Digest rating: 13th best course in Switzerland.

Where2Stay

Hotel Ascovilla4-star

Via Albarelle, Via Lido, 6612 Ascona

+41 (0)91 785 41 41
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The 4-star Hotel Ascovilla, is located in a subtropical park, close to the enchanting Lake Maggiore. This first-class hotels offers 50 rooms and six suites. The rooms are tatesfully furnished, and well-equipped with all appropriate modern comforts.
- Golf at this hotel:
  
  No
- Golf within 10 km:
  
  Ascona; Gerre Losone
- Golf within 30 km:
  
  Lugano
Hotel Eden Roc5-star

Via Albarelle 16, 6612 Ascona

+41 (0)91 785 71 71
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Nestled between a subtropical garden and the shores of Lake Maggiore, this small piece of paradise opens all year round for its guests. Eden Roc has frequently collected awards as one of Switzerland’s best holiday hotels. In its fabulous setting and luxury environment, you will enjoy a high level of culinary art, innovative guest service, a peaceful and silent environment, a private beach and a landing stage with a magnificent panoramic view. Eden Roc is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World group.
- Golf at this hotel:
  
  No
- Golf within 10 km:
  
  Ascona; Gerre Losone
- Golf within 30 km:
  
  Lugano

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