TWO PIONEERS.
ONE SHARED VISION.
Urbangolf.ch brings together two complementary areas of expertise. Didi Keller, a pioneer of Urban Golf in Switzerland, founded the country’s first club, the Swiss X-Golfer Association and Golfsession GmbH. Since 2016, he has been developing Urban Golf experiences for companies and tourist destinations, culminating in the launch of Switzerland’s first permanent public Urban Golf course in Winterthur.
Philippe “Sköyp” Missemer brings more than twenty years of streetgolf culture, creative work and event experience, along with solid expertise in B2B project management, client relations and partner coordination.
Together, they combine hands-on experience, project development and Urban Golf culture with one shared vision: to grow the discipline while preserving what makes it unique, accessible, creative and open to everyone.
Didi Keller: Pioneer and driving force behind UrbanGolf.ch
For over 25 years, he has been turning his surroundings into creative playgrounds!
He founded the first Urban Golf club in Switzerland as well as the Swiss X-Golfer Association, taking part in both the first European Championship and the first World Championship.
In 2016, he turned his passion into a profession and founded Golfsession GmbH, organizing Urban Golf events for companies across Switzerland.
For Swiss television DRS, he even played his way across the entire country in the show “Ready Steady Golf”.
In 2018, he opened the first public Urban Golf course in Winterthur together with the local tourism office.
Didi Keller knows exactly how to turn Urban Golf into a unique experience for your company and your guests!
PHILIPPE MISSEMER - Sköyp:
Key Creative Figure in Europe’s Streetgolf Movement
Philippe stepped into streetgolf in 2002 in Paris. He simply wanted to reclaim a sport that often felt too elitist by making it more accessible. A forum post gathered a small group around him – a group that soon became Le 19ème Trou, one of the most influential pioneer collectives in the discipline.
In 2007, Sköyp created the Paris Pro Tour Master Classic, which became the reference competition format. He later launched the French City Pro Tour, the world’s first national streetgolf championship. This format would give the impulse that led to the first European and World Championships.
With Le 19ème Trou, he helped bring streetgolf out of the underground through public sessions, events, artistic collaborations and extensive media coverage. The collective also earned three French Championship titles and one Vice-Champion title.
During eight years in California, he launched 19-News – Offgolf Culture Magazine. Back in France in 2022, he returned to the essence of the sport.
In 2025, he joined Didi Keller as an Associate at UrbanGolf.ch, sharing the same vision: developing Urban Golf while preserving its original spirit – accessible, creative and open to all.
WHAT IS URBAN GOLF?
Urban Golf, also known as streetgolf, is about playing golf outside traditional courses, using the city and its surroundings as your playground.
Free, creative and accessible, it transforms streets, squares and urban spaces into improvised or permanent courses. A different way to play golf, but also a different way to discover a city.
“It’s about reclaiming a sport that can sometimes feel too elitist. Whenever, wherever, whoever, JUST PLAY!”
– Philippe Missemer, founder of the streetgolf team Le 19ème Trou
Spotted in the media
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“The Friendly Rebel Who Brought Golf to the Cities”
Landbote, June 23, 2026
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"Warning signs, special targets, flags, and plenty of clubs…"
Golf Around Lake Constance, 2026 Edition
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"Urban Golfers keep finding unique holes everywhere."
Golf Around Lake Constance, 2026 Edition
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"Respect for Mother Nature and Father Architecture."
Golf Around Lake Constance, 2026 Edition
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"We see golf holes almost everywhere."
Golf Around Lake Constance, 2026 Edition
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![Three people in a parking lot with a white Range Rover Evoque, two men and one woman. One man is on a skateboard, holding a golf club, while the other man and woman are standing near the vehicle. The man with the skateboard is swinging a golf club, and there is a golf bag on the ground.]()
"Urbane Trendsetter"
Schweizer Illustrierte Sport, 06/2019
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![A woman in front of a white Range Rover Evoque, and two men with golf clubs on a golf course parking lot, one of whom is skating while holding a golf club and the other is standing behind a golf bag. The sky is partly cloudy and trees are in the background.]()
"Urban golf pioneer Didi Keller at the tee …"
Schweizer Illustrierte Sport, 06/2019
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![Two women and two men on a rooftop parking lot; one woman stands by an open car trunk, the other woman and one man are near the vehicle, with the man gesturing toward her; the other man is holding a drink; a white SUV with open tailgate is in the center.]()
"… I would always choose Urban Golf."
Schweizer Illustrierte Sport, 06/2019
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![People walking and sitting near a golf course on a sunny day with lush greenery and a view of trees and a bike path, in Buochs, Switzerland.]()
"We want to make our region truly experienceable – for families, groups and day visitors."
Nidwaldner Blitz, 07/2025
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![Group of nine people standing in front of a bright pink wall, some holding golf clubs, outdoors.]()
"In a relatively short time, we were able to open the 9 Urban Golf holes."
St. Galler Tagblatt, 10/2025
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![Three women playing mini-golf outdoors on a historic square with a clock tower, buildings, and trees in the background.]()
"They even play Urban Golf here on 11 holes."
Schweizer Familie, 35/2025
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![A colorful city square with old buildings, a church tower, and a cobblestone street, alongside an inset photo of a fish fountain with a water face.]()
"Urban Golf isn’t a competition – it’s a playful exploration tour…"
Schweizer Familie, 35/2025
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"It’s a kind of creative city tour."
Der Rheintaler, 10/2025
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![Cover of a magazine featuring various images and headlines about cigars, champagne, and golf. Includes a large blue and red circular logo with yellow stars reading 'CIGAR Das Zigarren-Magazin der Schweiz 3/23', a man smoking a cigar, a golf bag, and text in German about cigars and sports.]()
"Urban Golf … the punk version of the sport"
Cigar Magazin, 03/2023
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![Magazine editorial page featuring a black and white portrait of a man with glasses and a beard, with the title 'ZUSAMMEN GENIESSEN' and German text below. There is a signature at the bottom and a small colorful logo on the right.]()
"And if you don’t have an official handicap but still want to play golf…"
Cigar Magazin, 03/2023
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![A page from a magazine or brochure about urban golf, titled 'Rock 'N' Hole!' in bold letters. The text discusses playing golf in urban environments, mentioning a flexible venue without a perfect grass lawn, and describes playing golf in a city setting with photos and detailed descriptions in German.]()
"Rock’n’Hole!"
Cigar Magazin, 03/2023
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![A page from a book or magazine in German, featuring a quote about golf and a section about Urban Golf, with a colorful logo at the bottom right.]()
"Our ball can’t hurt anyone and causes almost no damage."
Cigar Magazin, 03/2023
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![Page from a magazine or book titled 'Urban Golf' showing mostly blank space with some German text about Urban Golf, and a small colorful badge in the bottom left corner.]()
"They used to look at us strangely, but now Urban Golfers are part of Winterthur’s cityscape."
Cigar Magazin, 03/2023
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![A man standing next to a golf cart, holding a golf club, inside a large industrial building with a high ceiling and a yellow support beam. The man is smiling and wearing a colorful hoodie, cap, and sneakers, with a golf bag on the ground beside him.]()
"Not into fancy golf and strict rules? In Urban Golf, the ball flies anywhere."
Frankfurter Rundschau, 09/2023
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![A person wearing a hat and shorts playing with water under a fountain in an urban area, with buildings and a street in the background.]()
"I'm hooked!"
Frankfurter Rundschau, 09/2023
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![Photograph of a young man playing golf in a large, covered indoor space, with a second image showing a boy splashing water in an outdoor urban area, and a smaller image of a woman in a bright yellow shirt and sunglasses with a guitar. There are various scenes related to golf and outdoor activities.]()
"As instructor, I have Didi Keller by my side – a true Urban Golf pro."
Frankfurter Rundschau, 09/2023
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![A newsletter page featuring articles about Winterthur, Switzerland, including topics on nature, city life, and local attractions, with images of a person golfing, a bridge, and vineyards.]()
"Urban Golf – hole in the trash can."
Smart Media, 07/2021
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![Two women on a golf course near a hotel, one is handing a golf club to the other, with golf bags and a hotel building in the background.]()
"Urban Golf – a unique team-building experience for companies."
ZürichRundschau, 10/2019
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![People playing mini golf in an underground parking garage with parked cars and a sign pointing towards a hotel.]()
"Urban Golf is for everyone – and ideal for all kinds of team events."
Zürich Rundschau, 10/2019
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![Group of young people at an outdoor mini-golf course, with some wearing winter clothing and hats. One person is preparing to take a shot, while others observe.]()
"The first Urban Golf course in Switzerland!"
Zürich Rundschau, 10/2019
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![A group of people playing outdoor golf on a campus green, practicing putting with foam targets and obstacle courses, with buildings and trees in the background.]()
"Some hit a hole-in-one over 61 meters, others despair."
Sortjournal, 09/2020
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![A collage of three images: the first shows an art gallery with visitors and paintings, the second depicts a person cleaning a street in front of historical brick buildings, and the third features children playing inside a wooden tunnel.]()
"Sporty ambition and pure fun go hand in hand – while discovering the city."
Bodensee Ferienzeitung, 01/2018
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