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On top of the world

A fter touching down in Milan and hastily jumping into the hire car, I embarked on a mesmerising three-hour drive into the heart of the Swiss Alps. Little did I anticipate the extraordinary adventure that awaited me in St Moritz. Known for its winter charm and elegance, this famous Swiss town is not the first destination that comes to mind when you think of a golf tournament. Yet here I was, about to experience the exhilarating world of snow golf in a town that proudly declares itself the ‘Top of the World’.

The journey began with a picturesque drive through the Maloja Pass – not a route for those easily prone to motion sickness. The breathtaking scenery of snow-topped mountains served as a fitting introduction to the opulence that awaited in St Moritz, where the winter resort’s iconic sun logo set boldly against a

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