
One of the most demanding golf courses available through Golfbreaks.com, the Golf National should be another addition to your must play list.
AT A GLANCE
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The home of the French Open, ‘L’Albatross’ is a gem of a course where sloppy play makes for a long round. The real challenges are the well-protected greens and be prepared to use every club in the bag!
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Le Golf National L'Albatros (Le Golf National)
This is a real gem of a French golf course where good course management is the key to a successful round. Combining the traditional feel of a links with the modern features of target golf, it is now the host of the French Open and offers a truly memorable 18 holes. The greens are the biggest challenge as they have been expertly shaped around water features and sprinkled with bunkers. This track requires you to use every club in your bag making this a test of versatility as well as accuracy.
TEST
| Hole | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | 383 | 344 | 4 | 8 | 301 | 4 | 8 |
| 2 | 186 | 180 | 3 | 6 | 131 | 3 | 6 |
| 3 | 530 | 481 | 5 | 16 | 404 | 5 | 16 |
| 4 | 421 | 394 | 4 | 10 | 361 | 4 | 10 |
| 5 | 383 | 366 | 4 | 14 | 312 | 4 | 14 |
| 6 | 361 | 328 | 4 | 18 | 273 | 4 | 18 |
| 7 | 426 | 383 | 4 | 2 | 317 | 4 | 2 |
| 8 | 197 | 186 | 3 | 12 | 148 | 3 | 12 |
| 9 | 563 | 536 | 5 | 4 | 415 | 5 | 4 |
| OUT | 3450 | 3198 | 36 | | 2662 | 36 | |
| 10 | 361 | 333 | 4 | 9 | 284 | 4 | 9 |
| 11 | 169 | 148 | 3 | 17 | 131 | 3 | 17 |
| 12 | 421 | 377 | 4 | 7 | 322 | 4 | 7 |
| 13 | 394 | 383 | 4 | 3 | 339 | 4 | 3 |
| 14 | 552 | 481 | 5 | 15 | 410 | 5 | 15 |
| 15 | 399 | 377 | 4 | 1 | 312 | 4 | 1 |
| 16 | 164 | 153 | 3 | 13 | 120 | 3 | 13 |
| 17 | 454 | 437 | 4 | 5 | 355 | 4 | 5 |
| 18 | 492 | 470 | 5 | 11 | 415 | 5 | 11 |
| IN | 3406 | 3159 | 36 | | 2688 | 36 | |
| TOTAL | 6856 | 6357 | 72 | | 5350 | 72 | |
Le Golf National L'Aigle (Le Golf National)
Designed with all golfers in mind, this course will test all who play. The wide fairways allow you to make use of your driver, especially as there aren't too many bunkers about. Like its counterpart, it has a links feel to it and the hillocks and tufts of high grass can cause a few problems. Overall it is an enjoyable round that should allow you to play to handicap.
TEST
| Hole | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | 383 | 343 | 4 | 12 | 310 | 4 | 12 |
| 2 | 426 | 403 | 4 | 2 | 368 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 | 281 | 273 | 4 | 18 | 220 | 4 | 18 |
| 4 | 173 | 167 | 3 | 16 | 119 | 3 | 16 |
| 5 | 424 | 413 | 4 | 6 | 345 | 4 | 6 |
| 6 | 188 | 185 | 3 | 14 | 120 | 3 | 14 |
| 7 | 537 | 526 | 5 | 10 | 426 | 5 | 10 |
| 8 | 394 | 389 | 4 | 8 | 322 | 4 | 8 |
| 9 | 376 | 367 | 4 | 4 | 312 | 4 | 4 |
| OUT | 3182 | 3066 | 35 | | 2542 | 35 | |
| 10 | 224 | 208 | 3 | 9 | 160 | 3 | 9 |
| 11 | 401 | 390 | 4 | 11 | 352 | 4 | 11 |
| 12 | 366 | 356 | 4 | 1 | 312 | 4 | 1 |
| 13 | 174 | 167 | 3 | 17 | 120 | 3 | 17 |
| 14 | 421 | 400 | 4 | 5 | 383 | 4 | 5 |
| 15 | 497 | 483 | 5 | 15 | 401 | 5 | 15 |
| 16 | 355 | 350 | 4 | 3 | 317 | 4 | 3 |
| 17 | 495 | 484 | 5 | 13 | 404 | 5 | 13 |
| 18 | 374 | 355 | 4 | 7 | 308 | 4 | 7 |
| IN | 3307 | 3193 | 36 | | 2757 | 36 | |
| TOTAL | 6489 | 6259 | 71 | | 5299 | 71 | |
Le Golf National L'Oiselet (Le Golf National)
This 9 hole track has been specially designed for practice and all kinds of "on-course" situations are simulated. The narrow fairways require you to use your "golfing brain" as placement is key, making this a great introduction before stepping on to the club's main attractions.
TEST
| Hole | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | 0 | 164 | 3 | 4 | 153 | 3 | 4 |
| 2 | 0 | 301 | 4 | 5 | 284 | 4 | 5 |
| 3 | 0 | 284 | 4 | 2 | 262 | 4 | 2 |
| 4 | 0 | 399 | 4 | 1 | 366 | 4 | 1 |
| 5 | 0 | 104 | 3 | 9 | 93 | 3 | 9 |
| 6 | 0 | 137 | 3 | 8 | 115 | 3 | 8 |
| 7 | 0 | 525 | 5 | 6 | 465 | 5 | 6 |
| 8 | 0 | 126 | 3 | 7 | 87 | 3 | 7 |
| 9 | 0 | 159 | 3 | 3 | 142 | 3 | 3 |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 12 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 16 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 18 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Accommodation
The nearest hotels are the 3* Hôtel du Lac and 4* Grand-Hôtel Barrière both in Enghien-les-Bains. If not, 1 hours drive to the south you can stay in the elegant Domaine de Bélesbat 4*.
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Where you can stay

Grand-Hotel Barriere Enghien Les Bains
This 4* has a subtle touch of the Orient. An intimate atmosphere is apparent, including the gastronomic ‘L’Aventurine’, French gastronomy at its best. Enjoy the free parking and access to the Barrière Casino.
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Hotel du Lac
This large 3* overlooks the beautiful Enghien lake and the modern rooms overlook either the lake or the hotel gardens. A superb restaurant serving a variety of cuisine and a comfy bar - perfect to relax in.
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Domaine de Belesbat
This superb 4* offers 60 rooms and suites split between three historic buildings. Classic style accommodation with the facilities expected at a world-class venue. Absolutely excellent dining options!
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Did you know?
The Golf National has hosted the French Open 15 times in the last 17 years and believe it or not, 4 out of the last 6 winners have been British, the last being Graeme Storm.
Location
Guyancourt, Ile-de-France (25 mins south west of Paris)
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