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).

Site  / Design

 
Maintance
 
Fun Factor  
Facilites   

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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)

 

Services Hotel

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