Planning on taking a golf vacation to France or maybe have a free day during a business trip and want to sneak in a round of golf? If so, then this guide is for you.
France is home to more 600 golf clubs so there is undoubtedly the perfect course suited for each individual. Golf in France has no shortage of claim to fame as well given it’s hosting of the 2018 Ryder Cup as well as the annual French Open European Tour event. Mild summers combined with a consistent cool ocean breeze make France a highly sought after golfing destination for all players.
The guide below is compiled of the 5 highest rated golf clubs in France based on Golf Post user reviews of a variety of factors including: course condition, value, food, drink, friendliness and more. Continue below to find the perfect destination during your stay in France!
The Courses
#1. Golf de Bitche
Golf de Bitche Overview
Golf de Bitche is a golf club located in Bitche, France and situated closely to the Germany-France border. The golf club offers 27 holes to play and is situated in a nature park, ensuring spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and forests. The club is considered to be of average difficulty mainly due to its hilly terrain and possible weather factors. Given that there are 27 holes available for play, players can play 3 different combinations of 18 holes which vary is distance and difficulty depending on the combination. Men will find their tees playing at 6169m for the longest combination and 5527m at the shortest combination. Likewise, women will find their shortest combination playing at 4473m and 4959m at the longest
Pricing
As of 2020 the greens fees for 18 holes at Golf de Bitche is 70,00€ during the week and 80,00€ during the weekend. Students and players under the age of 18 will find 18 holes to cost just 35,00€ during the week and 43,00€ during the weekend. Additional discounts are available for those making bulk tee times for groups of 10 or more players.
What the Community is Saying
“Fantastic surroundings and absolutely well maintained.”
“A very neat and demanding place”
“The overall package of the system is right, great weekend breaks. The place itself is very beautiful.”
“Super place maintenance and beautiful landscapes”
Club Contact Information
Phone: +33 3 87 96 15 30
Email: [email protected]
#2. Golf Club Opio Valbonne
Golf Club Opio Valbonne Overview
The Golf Club Opio Valbonne is a spectacular club situated along the southern coast of France and nestled closely to the France-Italy border. The club’s proximity to the ocean provides a mild summer experience with a consistent ocean breeze. The club offers 18 holes of play with 9 being of moderate difficult and 9 of a higher difficulty. The club is often characterized as being not flat but rather very hilly and and requires above average driving accuracy given the frequency of water hazards. Men will find their tees to play at 5738m while women will find their tees at 4974m. A large driving range, short game practice area, and a putting green are available for use prior to play.
Pricing
The current cost of 18 holes at Golf Club Opio Valbonne ranges between €50- €80 during both the week and weekend depending on which time of the day it is. Powered golf carts are available for rent at an additional cost as are club rentals and professional lessons.
What the Community is Saying
“At the foot of the volcanic mountain, in the forest. Simply wonderful to play there”
“Upscale golf course / club.”
“Very Welcoming”
Additional Ratings and Reviews
Club Contact Information
Phone: +33 (0)4 93 12 00 08
Email: [email protected]
#3. Golf de Saint Endréol
Golf de Saint Endréol Overview
Golf de Saint Endréol describes their signature course, one of the most renowned in the entire country as “Set under the impressive Rocher de Roquebrune rock, which glows a flamboyant red at sunset, the course winds around the river and a series of water obstacles, among dry garrigue, veteran oaks and umbrella pines” (via www.st-endréol.com). The course is often described as “hilly but not overwhelmingly difficult” and is suitable for the average golfer. A key characteristic of this majestic course is its offering of a view of the Endre river from nearly every location. Men will find the course playing 6169m from their tees while women will find their tees playing 4613m.
Pricing
The current greens fees as of 2020 are 68.00€ for 18 holes in the offseason and 78.00€ during the peak season for 18 holes. Playing 9 holes will cost 42.00€ in the offseason and 49.00€ during the peak season. Powered golf carts and push trolleys are available for rent at an additional cost as well as practice balls for the driving range. Club rentals are additionally available as well.
What the Community is Saying
“Simply a place of superlatives. Pure untouched nature. You should definitely have played here”.
“5/5 Landscape”
Additional Ratings and Reviews
Club Contact Information
Phone: +33 (0)4 94 51 89 80
Email: [email protected]
#4. Alsace Golf Links
Alsace Golf Links Overview
Located in Eastern France and situated close to the German border, Alsace Golf Links provides a links style golf experience for a fair price. The course provides spectacular views of the surrounding winery’s and vosges from nearly every location. Alsace Golf Links is flatter with less difficult terrain to navigate when compared to other typical French courses. A main feature of the course that poses the biggest challenge are it’s abundance of water hazards. Men will find their tees playing at 6433m while women will find their tees at 5077m.
Pricing
As of 2020 the cost of 18 holes during the week is 65€ and 9 holes during the week is 35€. 18 holes during the weekend will cost 75€ while 9 holes will cost 40€. Golf carts are available to rent for 35€ per person and manual push trolleys for 4€. A full driving range and practice facility is also available at an additional cost.
What the Community is Saying
“Left similar course far away from more. Great view of the Vosges. Because of the ground, it is especially good to play in winter and wet.”
“Great atmosphere and wonderful greens in the links design”
“Great greens on a scenic course”
Additional Ratings and Reviews
Course Contact Information
Phone: +33 389 785 212
Email: [email protected]
#4. Royal Mougins Golf Club
Royal Mougins Golf Club Overview
Built in 1993 by world-renowned architect Robert von Hagge and located on the southern coast of France, this championship golf course is one of the best the country has to offer. The course is characterized by many as being “technical” in difficulty but still offers a fun and relaxing experience for golfers of all levels of experience given its superb panoramic views from all over the course. The course has an abundance of water hazards coupled with a hilly terrain which could make this course difficult for some. Men will find their tees at Royal Mougins playing 5967m and women will find their tees situated at 5400m, all tees play to a par 71.
Pricing
As of the 2020 the price for non-members of Royal Mougins to play 18 holes is 200€ during the peak season and 145€ during the offseason. Club rentals are available from the pro shop and vary in price between 10€-50€. Golf carts are available for rent as well and are included in the price of the greens fees for non-members.
What the Community is Saying
“Just enjoy”
“very welcoming culture”
“superb landscape”
Additional Ratings and Reviews
Course Contact Information
Phone: +33 0492 92 4979
Email: [email protected]
#5. Golf de Strasbourg-Illkirch
Golf de Strasbourg-Illkirch Overview
Golf de Strasbourg Illkirch is a parkland style golf course located in the north-west of France and close to the France-Germany border. The club was founded in 1934 which gives it the honor of being the oldest club in Alsace. Additionally the course is located only about 10km from both the Strasbourg cathedral and the airport. Although the course is relatively flat in terrain, there is an abundance of water hazards and trees along the course as well as bunker surrounded greens to make sure everyone plays their best golf. Men will find the course to play 5871m while women will find that the course plays at 4687m.
Pricing
As of the 2020 the greens frees for Golf de Strasbourg Illkirch the price for 18 holes during the weekdays is €40 while on the weekend this price is increased to €50. Golf clubs, golf carts, and trolleys are all available to rent at an additional cost from the pro-shop.
What the Community is Saying
“Great parkland course that can be reached from Germany in a few minutes. Very good condition and good value for money”
“old classic golf course”
Additional Ratings and Reviews
Club Contact Information
Phone: 03 88 66 17 22
Email: [email protected]
Tee Times and Reservations: Please contact the pro shop for tee times :
Tel : 03 88 61 71 78
Email : [email protected]