bta first travel ag zurich

bta first travel

bta first travel is one of the two business travel specialists within the Hotelplan Group with six Business Travel Centers throughout Switzerland. With its tailor-made services, bta first travel is considered number 1 for SMEs and offers innovative technological solutions for all customer needs - from online booking solutions to a statistics tool for travel managers. Present on the Swiss market for 38 years now, bta first travel's strengths include personal, high-quality advice combined with needs-based, customer-oriented technology.

invoiced turnover in 2023

Business Travel Centers

in Switzerland

Roland Birchmeier

Thomas Wanner

Director operations.

Daniel Stähli

Director sales & account management.

bta first travel AG Sägereistrasse 20 CH-8152 Glattbrugg

Phone: +41 43 211 88 98

E-Mail: [email protected]

This website uses cookies to provide you with the best possible service. If you continue to surf the site, you agree to the use of cookies.

• Page content
• Customer service

bta first travel sa

Bta first travel sa – contacts & location.

• Telephone 021 644 22 99
• E-Mail [email protected]

PGA Tour: How the Zurich Classic Team Format Works

04/24/2024 by Golf Post Editors

There is only one team event on the PGA Tour – the Zurich Classic. It is one of the most popular tournaments on the tour. And this is how it works.

The format of the PGA Tour’s Zurich Classic. (Photo: Getty)

The Zurich Classic of New Orleans takes place this year from April 25-28. Although the tournament has been an integral part of the PGA Tour for many years, for a long time it was “just” a tournament like many others. In 2017, it was given a new look and no longer takes place in single counting play. Instead, the format was changed to a two-man team event, but retained its status as a fully-fledged tournament with generous prize money and numerous FedEx Cup points. In 2020, the tournament had to be canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, it returned to the tour in 2021.

The starting field consists of 80 teams, with the top players allowed to choose their own teammate. The only prerequisite for the selection is that the partner is eligible to play on the PGA Tour or has received a sponsor invitation. The teams will play in fourball format on Thursday and Saturday and in foursome mode on Friday and Sunday. As usual, the cut will be made after the second round and only the top 33 teams and tied players will progress to the third round. A total of 8.9 million US dollars will be distributed among the teams, with the winning duo also pocketing 800 FedEx Cup points (400 each).

PGA Tour: Upswing through uniqueness

Andy Pazder, Chief of Operations of the PGA Tour, explained the reasons for the change at the time: “We have seen the growth in popularity of biennial team competitions such as the Ryder Cup and the World Cup of Golf and also the excitement these tournaments generate. We believe that fans would like to see this type of competition as a regular part of our season.” This format makes the Zurich Classic exceptional on the PGA Tour, as the last time there was a comparable team event on the PGA Tour was almost four decades ago at the Walt Disney World National Team Championship in 1981.

Sieh dir diesen Beitrag auf Instagram an Ein Beitrag geteilt von Zurich Classic of New Orleans (@zurich_classic)

The response since the announcement of the change has been consistently very positive. “The team format is an incredibly great new element on the Tour,” says Olympic champion Justin Rose. And even four years after the experiment, both fans and organizers are positively surprised by the “resurgence of the PGA Tour’s annual stop in New Orleans”. The change from the classic 72-hole counting game format was of course subject to risk, but ultimately led to stronger starting fields and increased interest in this unique Tour event.

Current reading recommendations

Follow topics in this article

Comments & Questions

no comments available …

Interesting pages

More interesting articles

no content available …

Become part of the most active golf community

Golf Post App

With the Golf Post App you will always stay up to date and in contact with your golf buddies and the golf clubs in your region. The editorial content of Golf Post, deals and promotions can of course also be found in the app. Be there!

First, register at Golf Post

In order to this you first have to register with Golf Post.

and always stay up to date

Other great advantages with a Golf Post account:

• Current news from the golf world tailored to your interests
• Discover exciting events and deals in your area
• Helpful recommendations on golf clubs and regions

Rail journey

Enjoy the best of switzerland by first-class rail.

Switzerland offers a whole host of natural wonders, from the sparkling Lake Geneva to the majestic peaks of the Bernina Mountain range and the iconic Matterhorn.

You'll see the Matterhorn and more of Switzerland's incomparable natural beauty on this special six-day trip. You'll traverse the country's mountains via its renowned rail network starting with a first-class trip from Geneva Airport to Zermatt along the shores of Lake Geneva.

Next, you'll board the Glacier Express for a first-class trip to St. Moritz, taking in jaw-dropping Alpine vistas and indulging in a gourmet lunch as you travel.

In St Moritz you'll make your way to the opulent, five-star Waldhaus Sils Maria, where you can enjoy a sleek spa with mountain views. Your stay will include a scenic Bernina Express ride and a full day at leisure to explore the heavenly surrounding countryside.

Departure dates available from 14 - 20 June and 01 July - 11 October 2024, please call for details

Reasons to book

Glacier Express

Bernina Express

Five-star hotels

Travel Independently

The Matterhorn

Price includes.

• Flights to Geneva or Zurich from London Heathrow, regional departures available on request
• Flight from Zurich to London Heathrow
• First Class Rail from Geneva Airport to Zermatt
• Two nights' five-star hotel accommodation in Zermatt on a bed and breakfast basis with hotel transfers
• Gornergrat Mountain Railway excursion
• Glacier Express in first class from Zermatt to St Moritz with lunch
• Three nights five-star hotel accommodation at Hotel Waldhaus Sils Maria on a bed and breakfast basis with hotel transfers
• First class rail from St Moritz to Zurich Airport

Availability

* From price is per person, based on two people sharing in a twin/double room, subject to availability and based on 14 June 2024 departure date from London Heathrow. Departure dates are available from 14 - 20 June and 01 July - 11 October 2024, please call for details . Price and itinerary correct at time of print but may be subject to change. Single supplement from £300pp. Deposit £400pp. Hotel Waldhaus room upgrade subject to availability. Local charges such as tourist tax may apply. Not suitable for those with mobility issues. Offers are not valid in conjunction with any other offers or promotions. Travel insurance is not included and should be taken out at time of booking. Images used may not reflect your actual tour experience. This holiday may be sold through other selected brands. Tour is operated by and subject to the booking conditions of TS Travel Ltd and Fred.\Holidays.

This morning you'll depart from London Heathrow on your flight to Geneva. On arrival at Geneva you will travel by first class rail to Zermatt - a scenic three-and-a-half hour journey along the shore of Lake Geneva and onwards into the Alps.

In Zermatt, you will be met by your hotel valet, who'll take you to your five-star hotel. Zermatt is a charming town, compact and car free, nestled in the shadow of the Matterhorn mountain. You'll have some free time to settle into your room and perhaps begin exploring the local area.

Today, following breakfast at the hotel, you'll have a full day to enjoy Zermatt. This enchanting town lies at the foot of the Matterhorn, so you can enjoy fabulous views of this iconic peak as you explore the car-free streets lined with traditional wooden chalets, boutique shops and cosy cafes.

You'll also have a return trip on the Gornergrat Railway included today. From the carriages of this historic cog railway you'll be able to enjoy the most outstanding views of the famous Matterhorn at 3,089m above sea level.

Today you'll take an unforgettable ride on the 'slowest express train in the world' - the Glacier Express with lunch included on board.

This bright red train trundles at 24mph for 181 miles towards your base for the next three nights, St Moritz. At this pace you'll have plenty of time to take in the ever-changing scenery, including the magnificent Landwasser Viaduct, perfectly framed by the train's large windows.

On arrival in St Moritz you'll be collected by the hotel's chauffeur and travel to your hotel - the five-star Walshaus Sils Maria, perched above Lake Sils in a tranquil village, surrounded by peaks, forests and glistening turquoise waters.

This hotel is a real family-owned gem, and no two rooms are the same. During your time here you can join a guided hike with the hotel's own guide, use your included Engadin Pass to ascend the Corvatsch cable car for outstanding views of the Engadin Valley, or just kick back in the spa.

Today you have an included round-trip to Tirano and back on the glorious Bernina Express. Just as you'd expect from one of the world's most captivating Alpine landscapes, the 90-mile Bernina Express route offers views of glorious glaciers, dramatic mountains and breathtaking lakes.

You'll be spellbound as you watch the Swiss mountains, glaciers and lakes give way to Italian greenery. Some of the incredible experiences along the way include rolling over the UNESCO-protected Landwasser Viaduct and the impressive Montebello Curve, which offers a view of the Bernina massif, the Morteratsch glacier and the three lakes of Pitschen.

Today you'll have a day to spend exactly as you wish. Perhaps you'll wander into St Moritz and soak in the atmosphere of this luxury mountain resort town. Spend time wandering the elegant streets bordered with flowers, browsing the upmarket fashion shops, and dining in some of the town's excellent restaurants.

If you'd like a more active day, you can always explore the great outdoors with a long list of activities available in the local area. You spend the day hiking, paragliding, mountain biking, horse riding or kayaking through the incredible landscapes near your hotel, these are all payable locally.

Today, after a final breakfast at your hotel, you'll start your journey abck to the UK. You'll have a final chance to take in some glorious Alpine landscapes by train, travelling from St Moritz to Chur, then skirting the edges of Lakes Wellensee and Zurich, and finally pulling directly into the airport at Zurich for your flight home.

Brought to you by

For general information, click here.

To view TS Tours in partnership with Fred.\Holidays’ supplier’s terms and conditions click here .

Anything we can improve?

Frequently Asked Questions

Go local from moscow, trending routes, weekend getaways from moscow, international routes from moscow and nearby areas, other destinations from moscow, other popular routes.

Expedia Rewards is now One Key™

Elektrostal, visit elektrostal, check elektrostal hotel availability, popular places to visit.

• Electrostal History and Art Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Electrostal History and Art Museum in Elektrostal. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

• Cities near Elektrostal

• Places of interest
• Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center
• Peter the Great Military Academy
• Central Museum of the Air Forces at Monino
• History of Russian Scarfs and Shawls Museum
• Balashikha Arena
• Balashikha Museum of History and Local Lore
• Bykovo Manor
• Pekhorka Park
• Ramenskii History and Art Museum
• Malenky Puppet Theater
• Drama Theatre BOOM
• Likino Dulevo Museum of Local Lore
• Noginsk Museum and Exhibition Center
• Pavlovsky Posad Museum of Art and History
• Saturn Stadium
• Fairy Tale Children's Model Puppet Theater
• Fifth House Gallery
• Church of Vladimir
• Malakhovka Museum of History and Culture
• Orekhovo Zuevsky City Exhibition Hall