If you are flying into Bordeaux, this could be the perfect introduction to golf in France. Or alternatively, make for a brilliant final day round.
AT A GLANCE
Golf courses
With its wide rolling fairways, large protective bunkers and carved through the closely knit Landes pine forest, this is a great starter to your holiday. Reasonably easy walking.
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Pessac Blanc et Bleu (Golf de Pessac)
Situated right in the in the heart of the wine country and very close to Bordeaux, this easy walking course has wide rolling fairways and is bordered by the closely knit pines of the Landes forest. There are also a few water hazards to keep the golfer thinking whilst huge bunkers defend the majority of the greens.
TEST
| Hole | White | Yellow | Par | SI | Ladies | Par | SI |
| 1 | 481 | 464 | 5 | 9 | 417 | 5 | 9 |
| 2 | 352 | 324 | 4 | 3 | 265 | 4 | 3 |
| 3 | 156 | 146 | 3 | 18 | 128 | 3 | 18 |
| 4 | 324 | 291 | 4 | 6 | 268 | 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 345 | 326 | 4 | 14 | 307 | 4 | 14 |
| 6 | 172 | 156 | 3 | 13 | 115 | 3 | 13 |
| 7 | 369 | 349 | 4 | 4 | 265 | 4 | 4 |
| 8 | 392 | 362 | 4 | 2 | 307 | 4 | 2 |
| 9 | 506 | 469 | 5 | 15 | 428 | 5 | 15 |
| OUT | 3097 | 2887 | 36 | | 2500 | 36 | |
| 10 | 300 | 285 | 4 | 16 | 265 | 4 | 16 |
| 11 | 155 | 142 | 3 | 11 | 90 | 3 | 11 |
| 12 | 494 | 471 | 5 | 1 | 376 | 5 | 1 |
| 13 | 347 | 333 | 4 | 7 | 313 | 4 | 7 |
| 14 | 341 | 330 | 4 | 8 | 270 | 4 | 8 |
| 15 | 333 | 318 | 4 | 12 | 296 | 4 | 12 |
| 16 | 487 | 468 | 5 | 5 | 411 | 3 | 5 |
| 17 | 142 | 131 | 3 | 17 | 112 | 3 | 17 |
| 18 | 360 | 326 | 4 | 10 | 277 | 4 | 10 |
| IN | 2959 | 2804 | 36 | | 2410 | 34 | |
| TOTAL | 6056 | 5691 | 72 | | 4910 | 70 | |
Accommodation
20 minutes away is the lovely Golf du Médoc Hôtel & Spa 4* with its two courses onsite. Your other choices are the 3* Hôtel du Golf de Lacanau (45 mins) and the Relais de Margaux 4* Luxe (35 mins).
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Where you can stay
Relais de Margaux Luxe
The sensational Relais de Margaux blends its prestigious past with modern facilities you would expect at a top class hotel. There are 37 rooms, a new spa and a superb restaurant.
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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.
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Golf du Medoc Hotel & Spa
A wonderful 4* hotel where you can dine and wine in refined settings. The hotel and clubhouse offer separate dining options. An onsite spa, with pool and gym complement the overall experience.
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There is another 9 hole course onsite, a golf academy with a 3 hole training course and a lake range! Add to that a superb wine list in the clubhouse restaurant.
Location
Pessac, Aquitaine (next to Bordeaux Airport)
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