If you’re a golfer passing through Biarritz you simply have to play this course. It’s a Golfbreaks.com bestseller and a golf holiday must.
AT A GLANCE
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One of the oldest courses in France, this can test even the best in course management. Wire rough, 70 bunkers and fast greens make this interesting. Relatively easy walking with a comfy clubhouse.
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Biarritz le Phare (Golf de Biarritz le Phare)
Located in the town itself, the links at Biarritz le Phare is a good test of any golfer's technique and course management skills with fast greens, wiry rough and 70 bunkers. One of the oldest courses in France, Biarritz le Phare seems relatively short, but will feel much longer when the wind blows. Not to be taken lightly, complacency could wreck a card with plenty of natural hazards ready to scupper a decent score.
TEST
| Hole | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | 462 | 443 | 5 | 7 | 393 | 5 | 7 |
| 2 | 176 | 165 | 3 | 5 | 128 | 3 | 5 |
| 3 | 436 | 423 | 5 | 15 | 369 | 5 | 15 |
| 4 | 370 | 348 | 4 | 1 | 324 | 4 | 1 |
| 5 | 152 | 142 | 3 | 11 | 114 | 3 | 11 |
| 6 | 317 | 312 | 4 | 9 | 283 | 4 | 9 |
| 7 | 354 | 337 | 4 | 13 | 282 | 4 | 13 |
| 8 | 203 | 193 | 3 | 3 | 163 | 3 | 3 |
| 9 | 292 | 281 | 4 | 17 | 235 | 4 | 17 |
| OUT | 2762 | 2644 | 35 | | 2291 | 35 | |
| 10 | 325 | 304 | 4 | 10 | 291 | 4 | 10 |
| 11 | 340 | 311 | 4 | 6 | 284 | 4 | 6 |
| 12 | 123 | 115 | 3 | 8 | 91 | 3 | 8 |
| 13 | 325 | 306 | 4 | 16 | 283 | 4 | 16 |
| 14 | 114 | 109 | 3 | 18 | 91 | 3 | 18 |
| 15 | 400 | 363 | 4 | 2 | 331 | 4 | 2 |
| 16 | 498 | 450 | 5 | 12 | 409 | 5 | 12 |
| 17 | 166 | 161 | 3 | 14 | 122 | 3 | 14 |
| 18 | 349 | 329 | 4 | 4 | 306 | 4 | 4 |
| IN | 2640 | 2448 | 34 | | 2208 | 34 | |
| TOTAL | 5402 | 5092 | 69 | | 4499 | 69 | |
Accommodation
You have a good selection to choose from. Starting with the 3* Hôtel de Chiberta et du Golf, up to the 4* hotels of Biarritz, the Tonic and the Radisson SAS and the luxurious Hôtel du Palais.
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Where you can stay
Radisson SAS Hotel, Biarritz
This large 4* has 150 spacious rooms with the latest high quality facilities and design. An adjoining Gym & Spa for guests, an innovative and refined restaurant and only 5 minutes walk from the Biarritz hub.
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Tonic Hotel
Located in the heart of Biarritz just minutes from the Casino and the beach, the Tonic has 63 fully air-conditioned rooms with Jacuzzi baths. There is a large private parking for hotel guests.
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Hotel Florida
Another hotel located in the centre of Biarritz, this 3* has 36 comfortable and recently renovated rooms. It is surrounded by local restaurants offering a myriad of dining and drinking options.
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Hotel de Chiberta et du Golf
This lovely 3* hotel is located just 300 metres from the beach and is set within a large park with woodland and a lake. Andalucian architecture is prominent on the terrace, the perfect place to relax.
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The course first came about in 1887, when British residents, members of the British Club, decided they wanted to practise their favourite sport during their holidays.
Location
Biarritz, Aquitaine (15 mins from Biarritz airport)
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