La Mer Course

at Golf du Touquet

Length: 6964 yards | Par: 71 | Architects: Harry Colt & Charles Alison | Opened: 1931 Renovated: 2015 (by Patrice Boissonnas & Frank Pont)

La Mer is the crown jewel of Golf du Touquet and a true links masterpiece, widely regarded as one of continental Europe’s finest courses. Designed in 1931 by the renowned duo Harry Colt and Charles Alison, the course was masterfully restored in 2015 to recapture its original design. Set amid dramatic sand dunes and open terrain, La Mer offers a pure links experience rarely found outside the British Isles. With sweeping fairways, deep bunkers, and ever-present coastal winds, the course challenges golfers with both strategy and resilience in a wild, elemental setting.

• Clubhouse: The sophisticated clubhouse serves all three courses at Golf du Touquet and offers expansive views, a modern restaurant with gourmet French cuisine, a bar for post-round drinks, and a well-equipped pro shop.
• Practice Facilities: Golf du Touquet’s excellent practice grounds include a multi-bay driving range, a dedicated short game area, and a large putting green, ideal for preparing for La Mer’s fast and undulating surfaces.
• Nearby Courses: In addition to La Mer, the Golf du Touquet complex includes the tree-lined La Forêt and the 9-hole Le Manoir, offering a diverse range of playing styles within one location

Course overview

La Mer is characterised by its rugged dune landscape, firm fairways, and natural hazards. The layout demands intelligent shot placement and creativity, with blind tee shots, tight lies, and deep pot bunkers. Coastal breezes often come into play, requiring players to carefully consider club selection and trajectory. The greens are large and subtle, rewarding a deft touch with the putter. La Mer is a championship-caliber course that has hosted multiple French Opens and remains a favourite for serious golfers seeking a traditional links test.

Signature Holes

The par-3 10th with a bridge linking the tee and the green is often cited as the course’s most iconic hole, with golfers playing into the wind and uphill. Also popular is the par-4 15th hole, set high in the dunes with a blind tee shot followed by a downhill approach into a narrow, well-guarded green.

Another standout is the par-3 17th, where the elevated tee provides a stunning view of the rugged landscape, and wind becomes a critical factor in club choice.

Post Round

After navigating La Mer’s challenging terrain, unwind in the clubhouse or enjoy the coastal charm of Le Touquet-Paris-Plage. The town offers a delightful blend of elegance and relaxation, with Michelin-starred restaurants, luxury boutiques, and beautiful beaches just minutes from the course. Whether you’re here for golf or a full getaway, La Mer is the centrepiece of an unforgettable northern France golf holiday.