Any golf break package that includes one of Europe’s most prestigious courses has to be a good one. This is a great one, especially considering the rates we currently have available.
AT A GLANCE
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Set within a magnificent woodland is one of Europe’s most prestigious courses. The course has 18 very different holes combining large greens and bunkers and tight fairways for a truly spectacular round.
One of Europe’s most prestigious courses. The golf course unfolds in a magnificent wooded landscape of 87 hectares. This 18-hole course, of international standards, was inaugurated in 1989.
Pete and PB Dye, two world-renowned American golf architects, chose the Provence to build their unique European jewel. Their design combines the love for nature with technical flair, and is ornamented by six vast lakes in the pure tradition of modern American golf design.
golf de barbaroux (Golf Hotel de Barbaroux)
For the independent expert Golf de Barbaroux is one of the rare golf courses where every hole is ‘unforgettable’ and where the greens are fast and honest. Golf Magazine stated that this course was ‘architectural brilliance’ and they felt that the course was a monument to golf, particularly difficult, but as is often the case with a truly great course that are well designed, permitting players of all levels, from different tees, to fully enjoy this splendid course.
18 Holes, Par 72, Yardage 0. Woodland.
Where you can play
Royal Mougins Golf Club from £445pp
Where do you start? This is an absolute masterpiece and one of the best in France. The course uses the rolling hills and the lower, flatter forest area in the valley to create a beautiful work of art.
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Golf Opio Valbonne from £255pp
The course had a recent facelift on some of the holes in 2002, but the overall feel wasn’t affected. The front nine requires precise approach play whilst the back nine requires long and regular drives.
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La Grande Bastide Golf Club from £255pp
Wide fairways and plenty of water can make an interesting mix! The length of tees can make it challenging for experienced golfers and sloppy shots are penalised by large bunkers.
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Golf de La Sainte Baume from £295pp
The course was designed to offer numerous and diverse emotions, with varied vegetation, plenty of water obstacles, raised tees and all enhanced by a beautiful Provencal environment.
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Dolce Fregate Provence from £239pp
The course is wonderful, offering unspoilt, limitless Mediterranean vistas on a number of the holes. Designed by Ronald Fream, the course is ranked in the top French courses.
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Set right next to a beautiful Mediterranean forest, this 3* hotel has 40 comfortable rooms all with a terrace. A swimming pool and some tennis courts, this really is a great place to relax.
Surrounded by Mediterranean forest, the Barbaroux golf hotel has 24 comfortable rooms and self catering apartments each with an individual terrace. Guest have access to a swimming pool, tennis courts and a 18 hole golf course. At this hotel guests can enjoy the peace and quiet of the natural surroundings and relax in style.
Did you know?
The course architect, Pete Dye, also designed the world renowned Sawgrass. Golf Magazine stated this course was ‘architectural brilliance’.
Location
Brignoles, South of France (1 hour from Cannes and Marseille)
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