Welcome to the International Golf Society of Zug
"Keep it on the Short Stuff"
All About Us
The International Golf Society of Zug (founded in 2011) is the oldest Golf Society in the Canton of Zug. It was founded by the IGSZ board with the vision of generating awareness and improving the standard of golf within the Canton. The IGSZ aims to generate a spirit of goodwill and international friendship through a common sporting link, namely “The love of Golf”. Our members are made up of over 25 nationalities with handicaps ranging from 0 to 36 - they make the International Golf Society of Zug a special group.
Club Membership
How to Become a Member
Annual Membership
CHF 100.00 per year
Yearly Membership of the International Golf Society of Zug provides access to tournaments and events, and so much more. Payable by the attached QR slip. Want to find out more about this membership and even more details? Get in touch with us today.
Meet the Team
Danny Cummins
IGSZ President
John Stuart
IGSZ Chairman
Lindsay Johnston
IGSZ Treasurer
Marcel Kniknie
IGSZ Events Manager
Till Herrmann
IGSZ Marketing Manager
In the News
Find Out What’s Happening
Slow Play - A Reminder
This year, we must insist upon correct timekeeping during rounds, all players must keep up with the flight in front. We had a number of complaints last year and we need to fix this. 2 hours for 9 holes and 4 hours for 18 holes.
IGSZ Merchandise 2024
For the 2024 Season, we still have IGSZ Golf Shorts and IGSZ Head Covers (Driver or 3 Wood). We also have scorecard holders, baseball caps, shirts etc. New merchandise is coming soon. Check the shop for details.
FAQ
What are the main IGSZ Events?
Weekend Stableford (9 holes):
Each Saturday, typically starting at 09.00. Booking is made individually using the online PC CADDIE tool or by calling the course directly.
Monthly Medal (18 holes):
Typically takes place on the first Saturday of the month.
Places for IGSZ members are reserved in advance, register by E-Mail to IGSZ.
Senior Members Unlimited Golf (SMUG) (9 and 18 holes):
Typically Wednesday late morning - for our members with "extra time on their hands".
Booking is made individually using the online PC CADDIE tool or by calling the course directly.
What Tournaments does IGSZ have?
IGSZ Masters
Held at Sempachersee Golf Club an 18 hole Stableford + 18 hole Texas Scramble event. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks included. plus prizes and trophies.
Pickwick Pairs
Held at the picturesque Meggen Golf Club - this is a 2 x 9 Hole Stableford Pairs event. Pick a partner and sign up, usually with an evening BBQ and DrinksI
IGSZ Ryder Cup Weekend
Annual Team Competition (3 days x 18 holes) - this gets very competitive!
Are there any Social Events?
Yes, of course.
The IGSZ members meet regularly for beers in Zug, Luzern or Zürich, especially when there are golf events on the TV!
Rules & Regulations for the IGSZ?
Membership Terms and Conditions
The IGSZ is a non-profit golf society set up and managed by a small group of very nice people, to allow like-minded people to play golf in and around the Canton of Zug. Everyone is welcome to join the IGSZ, but please note that by joining our golf society, you accept and agree to the following terms and conditions:
You and you alone are responsible for your conduct on and off the golf course. The IGSZ takes no responsibility for any actions or comments made by members, especially those that are dangerous, slanderous, libellous or otherwise offensive to anyone.
Your details are logged and while the IGSZ respects your privacy if it looks like we might get in the shit for something you do or say, we’ll hand over your details and any other information that might get us out of trouble. Make no mistake, we’ll sing like a canary.
You are expected to swear and curse on the golf course, and have a good time but if your sole intention is to annoy IGSZ members or other golfers, or to damage the reputation of the society then you will be chucked out of the society immediately.
Golf Handicaps are adjusted regularly, depending on your current form, to ensure that everyone has an equal chance of winning. Handicaps are adjusted up and down by the IGSZ Chairman and President, in accordance with an extremely complicated and very complex statistical algorithm. If you get 22 points on 9 holes, you’re getting cut. End of story. If you’re playing badly for a sustained period, we will happily give you a few extra shots.
Feel free to promote and encourage other golfers to join the IGSZ – however, under no circumstances will any of the following people be accepted:
a) People with no handicap card / no history of playing golf
b) People who are boring or annoying (or both)
c) Anyone whose sole interest is to ‘pimp’ their own company or interests to IGSZ membersTo encourage fairness, and to help improve the standard of golf, we play off the WHITE tees in all 9 and 18 hole IGSZ competitions, exceptions will be made for high handicap players (>24).
We currently do NOT have a women’s section within the IGSZ. We will review this issue at the start of each golf year, but any decision is dependent upon a minimum number of women players and the agreement by the existing IGSZ members*.
The IGSZ expects all its members to respect basic golf etiquette, including, but not limited to:
- Avoid slow play at all times, keep up with the flight in front of you
- It is hugely unlikely that you will find your ball if it goes 100m into the woods, over the railway line or into someone’s house. Please play a provisional.
- The IGSZ has no problem with members making their own private in-flight games, however this is NOT ALLOWED in IGSZ Tournaments and MUST NOT slow down the flight.
- Play the ball as it lies**. If you’re in the deep rough, behind a tree and you take your Driver out, something is wrong.
- We do not insist upon marking your ball, but please don’t tee off with a Titleist and finish with a Callaway.The IGSZ has a common sense attitude to the rules of golf, including Mulligans, preferred lies in wet conditions and a relaxed approach to balls in hazards. Where practicable, we will also add some fun rules (e.g. 1-club challenge, Nagillums etc.). If strict R&A rules are important to you, then find another club.
No IGSZ member may defend, in any way, shape or form, Chelsea Football Club or any of its players
* Please note that most of our members play golf to get away from their wives or girlfriends.
** With the exception of winter rules and when your ball is in a massive divot in the fairway
Our Sponsors
The IGSZ is proud to have 4 fantastic sponsors who support the golf society: