Athlete Development Programme Golf
Introduction
We are thrilled to introduce the Beau Soleil Athlete Development programme specialized in golf as a fantastic opportunity to cultivate and enhance the skills of our passionate young golfers, boys and girls, coming from various background and experience. The programme has been designed to offer a unique focus on their passion, providing specialized all year training sessions, resources and competitions tailored to their needs. The students will be supported by a high qualified group of staff including a PGA pro coach that will inspire the students and support them to reach their goals on their technical skills, physical abilities, game play awareness and tactics.
This unique programme will embrace technology to provide the extra support required to perform at their very best, using TrackMan™ equipment to record their progress and analyse movements. We have integrated regular fitness testing sessions thanks to our partnership with FMS school™ that allow students to have a clear understanding of their fitness, mobility, and coordination progress during the year.
A competition calendar has been designed to motivate, challenge, and inspire our students all year long. They will have the chance to play the best Swiss and French golf courses to apply new concepts and perform against players from other interna-
tional schools. One of the highlights of the season is the MLS league competition Beau Soleil is hosting at the start of the season at the fantastic Villars Golf Club.
We truly believe that the Beau Soleil Athlete Development programme is an exceptional structure to fostering young athletes’ growth into balanced individuals to excel in diverse range of skills, knowledge, and experiences. They will learn how to deal with stressful situations, manage their time efficiently, interact effectively with others, and contribute positively to their community.
Jérémie Collomb Head of Competitive Sports
Facilities
Beau Soleil has developed a unique partnership with Villars Golf Club. The students involved in the Athlete Development programme are granted with a Swiss golf licence and are affiliated to Villars Golf Club, allowing them to take part to official Swiss competitions.
The students have access to the excellent facility during the training sessions on term 1 and 3 and have the opportunity to play the 18 holes course independently on weekends.
Golf doesn’t stop on winter. Beau Soleil provides a fantastic opportunity to train and improve over the winter term onsite thanks to our own golf facility. The school golf simulator is a high quality standard simulator that produces data and personal analysis which allows students to keep their focus on technique and performance all year long.
Training structure
The athlete development programme is designed to dispense three golf training per week split into two team sessions plus a semi-private session. Students will be requested to show full commitment with punctuality and adequate equipment.
This structure ensures a comprehensive and engaging learning experience for students, promoting not only skill development but also a deep appreciation for the game of golf. The main objectives are the following:
• Skill Development: Teach fundamental golf skills including driving, putting, and chipping.
• Physical Fitness: Promote physical fitness through golf-specific exercises and conditioning.
• Mental Toughness: Enhance focus, patience, and strategic thinking.
• Etiquette and Rules: Instil knowledge of golf rules, scoring, and proper course etiquette.
• Enjoyment and Passion: Foster a lifelong appreciation and passion for the game of golf.
Their journey will start in September with the Swiss Golf Course Authorization (AP) diploma which will allow them to qualify for competitions and play on official courses around the country.
The students will be supported by two members of the Beau Soleil Physical Education faculty. The staff will be the direct contact on a daily basis to guide the students to get the best of the experience. Our external Swiss PGA pro coach is our technical specialist and will deliver personalized and tailor-made training sessions to our students.
Competition calendar 2025 - 2026
Thursday 18 September
Monday 29 September
Friday 3 October
Wednesday 8 October
Tuesday 4 November
All Term 2
Friday 24 April
SchoolsGolf tournament at Sion golf club
SchoolsGolf tournament at Bern golf club
MLS League tournament at Villars Golf Club / CABS
SchoolsGolf tournament at Evian Golf Club
SchoolsGolf tournament at Bonmont Golf Club
International competitions - Online competitions on the simulator
SchoolsGolf tournament at Montreux Golf Club / LAS
Team Performance Camp
Save the dates – Golf team training camp in Italy - September 26th to 28th!
The Beau Soleil golf team will have the privilege to play one of the top European course, the Royal Park Golf Club in Italy.
The trip is part of the Athlete Development programme and is exclusively offer to the golf team members. The weekend will be led by the Beau Soleil golf supervisors and our private PGA coach will be there to support the progression of the players during the weekend.
The aim is to provide a fantastic opportunity to provide the best start of the season possible. The focus will be on:
• Extending fundamental skills on driving, putting, chipping and pitching
• Working on physical conditioning
• Provide an initial assessment and evaluation
• Develop a team spirit by building camaraderie among students.
The students will have the unique opportunity to play the Allianz Course by Trent Jones Jr.
More information on www.royalparkgolf.it/en/home-en
Equipment
Beau Soleil will provide some high standard personalized equipment such as a branded golf uniform used during tournaments to represent the school the best way. The students will also be attributed a Beau Soleil personalized branded golf bag.
Use of technology in training and competition
The students will use the last version of the Trackman equipment in the simulator room and during outdoor course training sessions to track progress and analyse their movements.
Students showing interest can sign up at the September Afternoon Activity Fair. A minimum skill level will be required to be enrolled only because of the nature of the sport and tournament accessibility. Students who wish to learn golf for the first time will have the opportunity to join recreational sessions instead. The school will cover the programme fees, including external coaching, transportation, meals during training and tournaments, Villars memberships, and specific equipment such as our onsite private Trackman simulator and portable GPS trackers. Parents will be requested to provide support on personal equipment, such as the players team polo shirt, tracksuit, and personal golf bag and their Swiss players’ licence. Semi private and private lessons over the weekends can be arranged with additional fees if requested.
A separate information will be sent to sign up for the exclusive weekend training camp trip in Italy.
