
Leuk Course
Golfclub Leuk
About this course
Golfclub Leuk sits in the Rhône Valley of Switzerland's Valais canton, not far from the town of Leuk itself. The course was designed by John Chilver Stainer, a British architect who worked on several Alpine layouts during the mid-to-late twentieth century. The setting places golfers in a distinctive landscape where the valley floor meets the surrounding mountain terrain, with the Rhône River system influencing the broader topography of the region. The climate here tends toward drier conditions than many Swiss locations, as the valley benefits from a rain shadow effect created by the surrounding peaks. The routing takes advantage of the natural contours and elevation changes typical of valley-floor golf in this part of Switzerland. Players encounter a mix of relatively flat stretches and holes that incorporate the rolling terrain, with views extending toward the Bernese and Valais Alps depending on the direction of play. The course serves both local members and visiting golfers exploring the region, which is known more broadly for its vineyards, thermal springs, and access to alpine recreation. Golfclub Leuk operates as a traditional member club while welcoming guests, maintaining the character of a regional Swiss golf facility rather than a resort destination. The clubhouse and amenities reflect the scale and style common to mid-sized clubs in the Swiss Alps, where golf integrates into a landscape dominated by agriculture, viticulture, and mountain tourism.
Quick facts
- Location
- Susten, Bern, CH
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2001
- Designer
- John Chilver Stainer
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 5,657 metres
- Difficulty
- 74.7/135
Getting there
The journey to Golfclub Leuk begins at Geneva International Airport (GVA) or Zurich Airport (ZRH), each roughly two to two-and-a-half hours by car through the heart of the Swiss Alps. The drive follows the Rhône Valley eastward, threading past terraced vineyards and medieval villages before turning north into the Lötschberg corridor, where the landscape opens into the sun-drenched upper Valais. As the road climbs gently toward Susten, the peaks of the Bernese Oberland rise into view, and the final approach delivers you to a mountain course perched in quiet alpine splendor - a world apart, yet surprisingly accessible from Switzerland's major gateways.

FAQ
Common questions about Leuk
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Leuk was designed by John Chilver Stainer.
Yes. Leuk is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Leuk is 72.
Leuk plays 5,657 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Leuk is 135.
Leuk is a 18-hole course.



