Engadin

Four Pros, One Team
The professionals at Engadin Golf Center are highly qualified, rely on the latest training methods and state-of-the-art technology, and know exactly what's essential when it comes to golf instruction. But what are their hidden talents? Which golf clubs do they trust most, and what are their favourite holes on the Engadin courses? Meet Marcos, John, Ilija, and Bogdan in brief portraits.

Marcos Moreno

Marcos Moreno – The Record Holder (Member of Swiss PGA, Class AA): Marcos has been teaching at Engadine Golf Club for 33 years, making him the club’s longest-serving employee. He also holds the longstanding course record in Samedan (64 strokes) and has achieved 3 albatrosses and 13 hole-in-ones (including one on a par 4) during his career.

Favourite club: Putter by «YES» (Note: The brand no longer exists)

Favourite hole in Engadin: Hole 15 in Samedan. «For me, it’s the most idyllic spot on the course».

Golf idol you'd love to play a round with: Amateur Bobby Jones (Founder of Augusta National Course and The Masters (1902 – 1971)) and Jack Nicklaus (record Major winner, golf course architect, and «a true gentleman»)

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John Wraith

John Wraith – The Trick Golfer and Junior’s Hero (Member of the PGA of England / PGA Referee Class A/AT): John has been responsible for junior training for years. It’s no wonder he’s a hero among our young golfers, as he has also entertained many audiences as a professional trick golfer.

Favourite club: Wedges

Favourite hole in Engadin: Hole 16 in Zuoz, teeing off from the black tee

Golf idol you'd love to play a round with: Tommy Fleetwood

John's Trick Shots

Ilija Djurdjevic

Ilija Djurdjevic – The Long-Distance Flyer (Member of PGA Serbia): When it comes to distance, no one can touch Ilija: the Long Drive professional won the European Long Drive Games in 2019. His official record is 440 meters, but his unofficial record has likely grown, as the high-altitude Engadin air gives the ball an extra boost.

Favourite club: Driver

Favourite hole in Engadin: Hole 6 in Samedan. «I love the green and the old trees surrounding it.»

Golf idol you'd love to play a round with: Bobby Jones and Tiger Woods.

Long Drive Course

Bogdan Djurdjevic

Bogdan Djurdjevic – The All-Round Talent (Member of PGA Serbia): Golf is just one of the sports Bogdan masters perfectly. As a professional tennis player, he ranked among the world’s best in the ATP rankings for several years. And in winter? Bogdan won the Engadin hockey league championship with the Samedan team and previously played for EHC St. Moritz, among others.

Favourite club: 4-iron

Favourite hole in Engadin: Hole 15 in Samedan

Golf idol you'd love to play a round with: Marlene Hagge. At just 16 years old, she was one of the founders of the LPGA and remained a prominent figure in women’s top-tier golf for over 40 years.

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