Sam Maes and Antje Heissel are the shining Ski&Golf Champions 2025
Carve and drive between glacier and green: this was the motto of the Ski&Golf World Championships in Zell am See-Kaprun from 7 to 11 May 2025. Antje Heissel and Sam Maes prevailed against a field of over 125 top international athletes and were crowned this year's Ski&Golf World Champions.
Over 125 athletes from a total of twelve nations took on the challenging combination of ski competition and golf tournament. The weekend kicked off on Thursday with the giant slalom at 3,000 metres above sea level on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier ski area. The following day, the World Championship entourage moved from the race piste to the region's green - the Golf Club Zell am See-Kaprun. On the only 36-hole Leading Golf Course in the Alps and against the imposing backdrop of the Kitzsteinhorn, the exciting decisions for the coveted World Championship title were made on two tournament days.
LOCAL HERO SAM MAES AND GERMAN ANTJE HEISSEL TOOK THE CROWN
A prominent name was already leading the rankings after the giant slalom on the first day of the competition: Alpine ski racer and Zell am See-Kaprun ambassador Sam Maes came out on top with a lead of over two seconds. The Belgian, who was born in Zell am See afterwards sucessfully defended his lead on the golf course on both days and was crowned World Champion 2025. Antje Heissel from Germany repeated her triumph from the previous year in the women's field. The podium was completed by Tina Sophia Honnef (SUI) and Sophie Dekker (NED) in the women's category and Michael Vonbank (AUT) and another local hero with Alexander Heitzmann from Zell am See (AUT) in the men's category.
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP EXCITEMENT LOCKED IN ALSO FOR 2026
Sporting versatility, precision and concentration will once again be required in Zell am See-Kaprun next spring: The Ski&Golf World Championships are entering the next round and will take place from 13 to 16 May 2026 in the region between glacier, mountain and lake. Registration for the 2026 World Championships opens at the end of May and is possible online at www.skigolfworldcup.com.
Manuel Resch, CEO of Zell am See-Kaprun: 'We are very proud to be organising the Ski&Golf World Championships in Zell am See-Kaprun for the second year in such a high quality. The World Championships are not only a top event that attracts athletes and guests from twelve nations, but also an exclusive meeting place for the international sports and business community. With the Kitzsteinhorn glacier and the Leading Golf Course, the Zell am See-Kaprun region offers the ideal infrastructure and a unique setting. We would like to thank our sponsors and partners for their valuable support and look forward to continuing the event together!’
See results 2025: Results
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