France

Golf du Rhin, F

 

 Golf in between the borders...    GOLF DU RHIN CHALAMPE (FRA)

Embedded on a half-island in the rhyn between France and Germany some bunkers (of concrete) reminds the battle-history of spot during several wars.
Nowadays the landscape of Du Rhyn reminds more of the 'Auenland' from Frodo Beutlin of 'Lord of the rings' - a calm and dreamy nature reserve with willow trees and ponds... Ideal terrain for Donald Harradine to design 1969 a nice Golf course.

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Loch 14, Par 4, mit beherztem Drive den Pond überspielen und sich vom Wasser nicht beindrucken lassen...

AMAZE!

You can relax and enjoy this fascinating Auenlandschaft and play a easy golf rounde - the fairways are well maintained and the greens in good shape. Typicially Harradine some hidden challanges awaits you: Bunker by doglegs to avoid or narrow fairways with a lot of willow trees and bushes asides.
On each teebox you can listen to the birds.

The second nine are more divers and are sunnier and some more ponds and bunkers wait to catch your balls.

   
FUN Factor
Relax, and avoid the ducks crossing the fairways in search for food...
Don't let you distract - and try to get an even better score!

HOW to PLAY

Typically Harradine course with long, but narrow holes and a lot of trees aside: it's important the play accurate. With a nice straigt drive your are perfect in play. 👍😀

SIGNATURE Hole

Hole 18 is Leanders favourite, a  Par 4 with 366 meters from the yellow tee. And water comes into play with a pond sourounding the green.

 Golfing Ability 36 +/- 

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Golf du Rhin

Ile du Rhin 68490 

>+33 3 89 832 832

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 https://www.golfdurhin.com/de/golfplatz/18-loch-platz

 

 

Evian (F) Lac Léman golf

Lac Léman golf

Evian Resort Golf Club

Players can expect breathtaking views of the shimmering blue waters of Lake Geneva and the majestic peaks of the Alps while playing on the well-maintained fairways and challenging greens of the Evian Course: The Societé des Eaux Minérales had the 9-hole course built in 1904, and it was expanded to 18 holes in 1922.

Evian is proud to host the first Ladies Major in Europe in 2013 on the course, which was renovated by Dave Sampson, adding more bunkers, newly planted trees, and redesigned holes 15 to 18 to intensify the challenge for the best womens professionals in the world.

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With the birdie on the 18th hole, I feel almost like a lady professional at the Amundi Evian Masters...

 

AMAZE!

A first highlight is the second hole, Par 3, from the tee 50m down to the double plateau green... If the green is missed, the view of Lac Léman gives comfort... Putting on this green is tricky because two plateaus form it. If you are on the upper right plateau, the two-putt becomes very difficult.

The next highlight is hole 5, another Par 3, which has to be played across the lake, on a green that is well defended by three bunkers on the left, right, and in front of the green. So you can't be too short, right, or left. Also, this green is a plateau green where putting is very difficult and requires reading the green well. My tip: Take your time before the round and go to the putting green, right next to tee 1, and putt your way in. Pace is the key!

HIGH LIGHTS

The view of the shimmering blue Lake Geneva, like hole 2 or hole 5, calms the nerves during the challenging game on the Major course. To meet the Major requirements, some holes were optimized.

FUN Factor

 Many different courses, lots of variety, it stays exciting the whole round. Many different elements: Water, sand, fast greens, dog-legs that keep the game exciting.

HOW to PLAY

"It's a great course, pretty complicated. You really need to keep the ball on the fairway. The rough is pretty thick. The greens play fast, some of the putts can be really tricky. You have to think about a lot of things, but that's what makes it a great course." - Lexi Thompson
The rough is very thick, and often the fairways are lined with mature trees. Hitting fairways is advisable... And putt before the round to familiarize yourself with the fast greens.
How to play Hole 18:  Hole 18 plays as a Par 5, but at the Amundi Evian Championship, the hole for professionals plays as a Par 4, with 402m.

The hole can be played with a lay-up, or you can attack the green in two shots, but then a precise shot is required because water lurks in front of the green and a deep bunker on the right.

Hole 18 Par 5, in Championship. It plays as a 402m Par 4.

SIGNATURE Hole

Hole 2, Par 3, 50m downhill. Lac Léman in the background.

 Golfing Ability

To enjoy the course, you should have reached a certain level of play (Handicap 32).

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Hole 2, Par 3 (Photo: Luzia Kopp)

  Academycourse Evian

The Academy Course is hilly challenging and offers wonderful views of the lake (Photo: Luzia Kopp)

 

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Furthermore, the resort is certainly a highlight, where you can stay in the nearby Hotel Hermitage, just about three minutes away. The service is very customer-oriented. There is a shuttle service available to take you directly to the casino of Evian, free of charge!

 

Evian Resort Golf Club

Route du Golf, F-74500 Evian-les-Bains, Frankreich

Tel.: +33 4 50 75 46 66, Fax: +33 4 50 75 65 54

Written by:
Leander Kopp

 

Golf Roquebrune sur Agent, Côte d'Azur E

Playing golf with magnific view to the Mediterrean  

GOLF ROQUEBRUNE sur Agent

Roquebrune challenges with narrow and hilly fairways and blind shots. However, the picturesque views of the calming blue  sea and the vibrant red rocks of the Massif d'Estérel more than compensate for the challenging game.

Despite the dry conditions in early October, the fairways and greens remain lush and green. The 6031-meter course, par of 71, provides a diverse and challenging experience, with each hole presenting its own unique challenge.
A buggy is recommended - it's quite a distance to walk from hole to hole, up and down in the Massif des maures mountains.

After your round, you can look forward to relaxation by the pool and enjoying a refreshing drink on the nice terrace

 

AMAZE!

Multiple sloped lies on the hillside intensify the play. Magnificent views of the Mediterranean compensate for the challenges.

HIGHLIGHT

The highlight is the 9th hole, Par 5: Tee off with the best view of the calming sea, descending approximately 30 meters down to play overa pond to reach the elevated green.

FUN Factor

In this undulating terrain, numerous blind shots await, like Hole 2, a challenging Par 4 where you must ascend to a plateau fairway. On the back nine you have to navigate a descent down the couloir. Precision is a demand on every hole.

SIGNATURE Hole  Hole 18 is a true test of courage: from the white to the red tee, players face a steep uphill climb over a big pond. And if you don't reach the narrow elevated green, be prepared for the possibility of the ball rolling down into the water...

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 + 32

   

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Nice restaurant with terrasse and fablous view of the sea and challenging hole 18 


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(Photo: Luzia Kopp) 

Golf de Roquebrune

1308 Route du Golf | 83520 Roquebrune-sur-Argens, France

+33 (0)4 94 19 60 35

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www.golfderoquebrune.com

 

Golf Saint Donat, Côte d'Azur

Hole in One Opportunity in the Bamboo Grove

GOLF SAINT DONAT

A true gem nestled in the hinterlands of Cannes on the Côte d'Azur. The enchanting course, designed by Robert Trent Jones Junior, remains playable even in dry conditions: it's currently one of the best, according to Pierre, a dedicated local golfer who traveled all the way from Nice. The often narrow fairways, boasting a Par 71 and stretching 6031 meters in hilly terrain, offer a delightful variety. Each hole presents its own unique challenge.

Relaxation is guaranteed post-round, at the Clubhouse terrace with an excellent view of hole 18 and Saint Donat and at the Pool of Le Manoir de l'Etan, www.manoir-de-letang.com.

AMAZE! Well maintained and among the finest options along the Côte d'Azur, this course remains enjoyable even in dry summer conditions, with shade provided by leafy deciduous trees and bordered by meandering streams in the valley.
HIGH LIGHTS

A highlight is Hole 10, Par 3, as you tee off over the water toward the mystically enchanting, Gothic Saint Donat Chapel. Pay attention to the pond on the right!

FUN Factor

It remains exciting: Each hole offers unique challenges to us players. We can look forward to a mix of hilly doglegs, water hazards, and narrow fairways
And almost a hole in one on Hole 16, Par 3,
he ball stops just 3 cm from the hole..., 98 meters from the red tee.

HOW to PLAY
Water frequently comes into play, demanding precise shots — opting for solid iron shots is often wiser than taking the risky driver- see Hole 4, Par 4, where you must navigate down and back up approximately 400 meters while crossing water twice. Nearly everywhere, chestnut trees or even bamboo line the fairways.👍😀

SIGNATURE Hole

Hole 18 is the grand finale: a challenging dogleg to the right, played from the peninsula near the pond. It's beautifully integrated into the picturesque hilly landscape, surrounded by pine trees and flanked by two expansive ponds. It's a relatively long Par 4, just under 400 meters from the white tee and 340 meters from the red to the green beside the lake in front of the clubhouse

   
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Great opportunities for a hole-in-one on Hole 16, Par 3,
Luzia Kopp lands the ball just 5 cm from the hole (Photo: Leander Kopp)

 
 

Facilities:  Nice clubhouse with a restaurant and a terrace overlooking the lake and Hole 18

GOLF DE SAINT-DONAT
270 route de Cannes 06130 GRASSE ; Téléphone: 0033 (0)4 93 09 76 60 ;
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Hotel recommendation:   Le Manoir de l'Etan,

Le Manoir de l'Etan, Mougins,  a nice restored Manor with 20 rooms in a wonderful park with pool an wellknown restaurant.
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Le Manoir de l’Etang
F-06250 Mougins
Tél : 0033(0)4 92 28 36 00
www.manoir-de-letang.com
Instagram : manoirdeletang

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Hole 10: nice par 3,  Saint Donat awaits us,  Foto: Luzia Kopp