Local Rules
Holes 9 and 13 — dropping zone
On holes 9 and 13, use the dropping zone with one penalty stroke if the ball ends up in a water hazard or an area labelled as biotope.
GUR — blue areas and natural walls
A ball in a blue-labelled area may be dropped without penalty; all natural walls are considered ground under repair.
Hole 12 — wall and path GUR
On hole 12, if the ball lies in the blue-labelled area at the wall or on the path, take a free drop on the left side of the path, not nearer the flag.
Hole 3 — path and GUR dropping zone
On hole 3, use the dropping zone without penalty if the ball lands on the path and rolls downwards or lies in the blue-labelled GUR area.
Hole 3 — slope beneath wall
On hole 3, use the dropping zone with one penalty stroke if the ball lies on the slope beneath the wall.
Internal out of bounds and biotopes
On hole 7, the length of the white markers is internal out of bounds for hole 14; green-marked biotope areas must not be entered.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
The layout combines mountain scenery with elevation changes and exposed conditions. Andermatt Swiss Alps Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-72 course in Andermatt, Switzerland, set in Alpine terrain. Alpine golf in the Ursern Valley
Major Risks
Elevation changes Independent golfer reviews describe steep inclines; walking can be tiring. Wind Reviews identify wind as a recurring challenge in the exposed Alpine setting.
Blue Tee Strategy
Allow extra energy for elevation changes when walking. Reassess club selection in changing wind. Keep the ball in play because tall grass outside fairways can make recovery difficult. Plan for terrain and wind
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
Steep inclines Wind Occasional bunker stones Review evidence consistently describes a scenic, well-maintained and challenging Alpine course; elevation and wind are the main recurring difficulties. MEDIUM https://www.hole19golf.com/courses/andermatt-swiss-alps-golf-course/reviews https://www.1golf.eu/en/club/andermatt-golf-course-pure-alpine-golf/reviews/ https://www.leadingcourses.com/clubs/europe%2Bswitzerland%2Buri/andermatt-swiss-alps-golf-course?clubSlug=andermatt-swiss-alps-golf-course®ionSlug=europa%2Bsuiza%2Buri Scenic Alpine setting Well-maintained fairways and greens Friendly staff
Course Conditions
VERIFIED Check live conditions Check the official course conditions page. Confirm cart availability. Prepare for wind and mountain weather. 2026-10-08 2026-09-08 Confirm opening status, cart availability and weather before play. The official course page reports current operating status and conditions can change seasonally.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Andermatt pre-round brief Review the hole-specific dropping zones, GUR, internal OB and biotope restrictions. Rules Expect Alpine elevation changes and possible wind. Terrain Confirm opening status and cart availability before arrival. Operations A scenic Alpine course where elevation, wind and hole-specific relief rules deserve attention.
Regulations
Tee-time booking
Guests can book tee times from 9 a.m. daily; advance reservation is recommended.
Golf car driver requirement
Golf cars are provided only to people with a valid driving licence.
Golf clothing policy
Blue jeans, T-shirts and tank tops are not permitted on the golfing grounds.
Dogs on course
Dogs are allowed on the course but must remain leashed, stay off tee boxes and putting greens, and be accompanied by a red Robidog bag.
Handicap proof and visitor access
The course welcomes golfers with official proof of handicap.
Pace and greenkeeper priority
Players must follow pace-of-play requirements and staff instructions; greenkeepers have priority while working around greens, and divots and pitch marks must be repaired.
Round time limits
The specified round times are 4 hours 15 minutes for three-person flights and 4 hours 30 minutes for four-person flights.
Private club access and guest policy
Andermatt Swiss Alps Golf Course is a private resort course associated with Atlantis Andermatt; tee-time and guest access should be confirmed with the resort or golf operation.