Ski & Golf World Championship in Zell am See–Kaprun

• The Ski & Golf World Championship in Zell am See–Kaprun was first held in 2004.
• In 2024, Zell am See–Kaprun Tourism became the new initiator of the championship.
• In 2026, 139 athletes from twelve nations took part.
• In May 2026, the giant slalom took place on the Kitzsteinhorn, followed by two rounds of golf.
• The dates announced for 2027 are 5–8 May.

The Ski & Golf World Championship brings two sports together in one overall result: first comes giant slalom on the slopes, followed by golf. In 2026 the ski race took place on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier; two days of golf followed, with one round each day at the Zell am See–Kaprun golf course. Results from both disciplines counted toward the overall standings. The time on the glacier course and the scores on the golf course therefore both contributed to the decision of the world title.

The change between sports is the format's defining feature. In giant slalom, turns, line choice and speed determine the result. Golf calls for a different kind of control with every shot: distance, club choice and the ball's lie shape the decision. A strong result in one discipline can reduce a deficit in the other, but the overall ranking depends on both. There are individual and team standings; under the 2027 event rules, each team's three best individual results count on each competition day, with teams of up to four members.

The venues are closely connected within the region. The ski event takes place on the Kitzsteinhorn, while the golf round is played in the valley. The contrast of glacier, mountains and lake defines the event's character. Spring provides a setting in which the region's high-altitude winter sport and valley golf can be combined.

The first Ski & Golf World Championship in Zell am See–Kaprun took place in 2004. Zell am See–Kaprun Tourism became its new initiator in 2024. In 2026, the giant slalom was held on the Kitzsteinhorn glacier slope; two golf rounds on Friday and Saturday completed the competition. Scores from both sports counted toward the overall result, with 139 participants from twelve nations.

Kitzsteinhorn, lake and golf course provide distinct venues within the Zell am See–Kaprun region. The combined scoring links skiing and competitive events with a golf tournament. Giant slalom is one of Alpine racing's technical disciplines and has a long history in skiing.