André Bossert


André Robert Bossert is a Swiss professional golfer.

Early life and education

Bossert was born to Swiss parents in Johannesburg, South Africa, and played college golf at the University of Tulsa in the United States.

Professional career

Bossert turned professional in 1989 and has played on the European Tour, the Southern Africa-based Sunshine Tour and the second tier European Challenge Tour. The main highlight of his career was his sole European Tour victory, which came in 1995 at the Air France Cannes Open. He was the first Swiss winner on the European Tour. He has also won the 1990 Neuchâtel Open and the 1992 Kenya Open on the Challenge Tour. He has represented his country in international team competitions several times.

Professional wins (10)

European Tour wins (1)

*Note: The 1995 Air France Cannes Open was shortened to 36 holes due to rain.

Challenge Tour wins (3)

Challenge Tour playoff record
No.YearTournamentOpponentResult
12003Tessali - Metaponto Open di Puglia e Basilicata Martin LeMesurier, Sam WalkerLeMesurier won with par on second extra hole
Walker eliminated by birdie on first hole
22008MAN NÖ Open Markus BrierWon with par on first extra hole

Other wins (5)

Results in major championships

CUT = missed the halfway cut
Note: Bossert only played in The Open Championship.

Team appearances

Amateur
Professional