Athlete Development Programme 2026-2027 - Golf

Athlete Development Programme Golf

Introduction We are thrilled to introduce the Beau Soleil Athlete Development tional schools. One of the highlights of the season is the MLS programme specialized in golf as a fantastic opportunity to cul- league competition Beau Soleil is hosting at the start of the seativate and enhance the skills of our passionate young golfers, son at the fantastic Villars Golf Club. boys and girls, coming from various background and experience.

The programme has been designed to offer a unique focus on We truly believe that the Beau Soleil Athlete Development protheir passion, providing specialized all year training sessions, re- gramme is an exceptional structure to fostering young athletes’ sources and competitions tailored to their needs. The students growth into balanced individuals to excel in diverse range of skills, will be supported by a high qualified group of staff including a knowledge, and experiences. They will learn how to deal with PGA pro coach that will inspire the students and support them stressful situations, manage their time efficiently, interact effecto reach their goals on their technical skills, physical abilities, tively with others, and contribute positively to their community. 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-

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.

Staff 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 2026 - 2027 Thursday 17 September

SchoolsGolf tournament at Sion Golf Club

Tuesday 22 September MLS Competition at CABS Villars Wednesday 30 September SchoolsGolf tournament at Lavaux Golf Club Tuesday 6 October SchoolsGolf tournament at Evian Golf Club Thursday 5 November SchoolsGolf tournament at Vuissens Golf Club Friday 23 April SGIS Competition at Aigle Golf Club Wednesday 28 April SchoolsGolf tournament at Leuk Golf Club Monday 10 May SchoolsGolf tournament at Berne Golf Club Monday 17 May SchoolsGolf tournament at Crans-Montana Club

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.

For more information please contact Mr Collomb jeremie.collomb@beausoleil.ch