There is no surprise that this challenging and visually appealing golf course is a Golfbreaks.com bestseller. Stay onsite to get the best rates and play the course unlimited times during your stay.
AT A GLANCE
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A spectacular course, this 18 hole runs through the heavy pine forests and glorious sand dunes making every hole a different challenge. Renowned for its superb condition year round.
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Lacanau (Golf de Lacanau)
This 18 hole, internationally renowned golf course sits amongst 80 hectares in the heart of great Bordeaux country, a land of heavy pine forests, spectacular sand dunes and beaches, and on the doorstep of the great wine district of Médoc. Known as one of France's premier golf courses, Lacanau opened in 1980 and winds through both sand dunes and thick forest providing a different challenge on every hole. Reputed for the spectacular condition of its fairways and greens all year round, there are a number of interesting features including an ancient well which sits in the middle of the 18th fairway.
TEST
| Hole | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | 418 | 343 | 4 | 2 | 273 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 | 181 | 167 | 3 | 16 | 136 | 3 | 16 |
| 3 | 397 | 361 | 4 | 4 | 333 | 4 | 4 |
| 4 | 360 | 341 | 4 | 12 | 271 | 4 | 12 |
| 5 | 322 | 273 | 4 | 18 | 222 | 4 | 18 |
| 6 | 364 | 348 | 4 | 10 | 301 | 4 | 10 |
| 7 | 209 | 191 | 3 | 8 | 140 | 3 | 8 |
| 8 | 371 | 325 | 4 | 6 | 306 | 4 | 6 |
| 9 | 495 | 457 | 5 | 14 | 389 | 5 | 14 |
| OUT | 3117 | 2806 | 35 | | 2371 | 35 | |
| 10 | 426 | 400 | 4 | 1 | 314 | 4 | 1 |
| 11 | 191 | 171 | 3 | 7 | 149 | 3 | 7 |
| 12 | 375 | 336 | 4 | 5 | 279 | 4 | 5 |
| 13 | 492 | 437 | 5 | 15 | 375 | 5 | 15 |
| 14 | 392 | 362 | 4 | 3 | 308 | 4 | 3 |
| 15 | 195 | 176 | 3 | 11 | 112 | 3 | 11 |
| 16 | 315 | 304 | 4 | 13 | 246 | 4 | 13 |
| 17 | 492 | 470 | 5 | 9 | 399 | 5 | 9 |
| 18 | 492 | 448 | 5 | 17 | 370 | 5 | 17 |
| IN | 3370 | 3104 | 37 | | 2552 | 37 | |
| TOTAL | 6487 | 5910 | 72 | | 4923 | 72 | |
Accommodation
The 3* Hôtel du Golf de Lacanau is located onsite and is a perfect base to approach this course and the local town from. You can get discounted rates for the golf included in the majority of packages.
More information on accommodationAccommodation is onsite at the Hôtel du Golf de Lacanau.
Where you can stay
Hotel du Golf de Lacanau
This friendly 3* hotel is situated amongst the thick pine forest of Domaine de L’Ardilouse, only 5 mins drive from the local town. A lovely restaurant, outdoor pool and terrace are perfect for groups.
See The Venue Did you know?
There are some interesting features on the course including an ancient well right in the middle of the 18th fairway. If you don’t want to tempt fate, best to avoid hitting it with your drive…
Location
Lacanau, Aquitaine (45 mins west of Bordeaux)
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