Le Château, 18-hole golf course
PAR 72 - 6 616 meters / 7 235 yards
Ranked 15th - Top 100
In 2018, "Le Château" golf course was awarded 15th of the "Best Golf courses in Continental Europe" by Golf World Magazine UK
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The 18-hole course is 6616 metres / 7235 yards long and is the most demanding of the two courses. The bunkers and greens enable players to experience the true playing conditions of a championship course. Le Chateau course stands out for its spectacular water features. Each year in September Le Chateau Course hosts the ‘French Riviera Masters’, the only Senior European Tour championship in France. The course is ranked N°14 in Continental Europe by Golf World. Its lovely hilly spaces are accessible to golfers with a handicap/index under 35.
PAR
Hcp
LENGTH
5
17
488m
456m
437m
409m
Hole 1
A tee shot towards the left bunker will set up an approach to a generous landing area that is guarded short and long by bunkers. Distance and club selection are important here.
PAR
Hcp
LENGTH
3
11
167m
151m
138m
86m
Hole 2
A spectacular view of waterfalls and Mediterranean rock creek will distract you from the task at hand. This uphill hole will require taking one extra club to ensure you reach the green. Favor the right hand side.
PAR
Hcp
LENGTH
4
1
427m
397m
380m
360m
Hole 3
A drive to the right side of the fairway will set up the best angle to approach a green that is well guarded with bunkers. Long second shot.
PAR
Hcp
LENGTH
4
3
422m
398m
375m
311m
Hole 4
The bunker on the right hand side is deep and may not be visible from some of the back tee locations. Keep the ball left.
PAR
Hcp
LENGTH
4
7
406m
377m
348m
312m
Hole 5
The landing area is generous if you stay short of the fairway bunker. Don’t let the carry over water concern you as most well struck shots will clear easily.
PAR
Hcp
LENGTH
5
5
512m
492m
475m
422m
Hole 6
This hole provides a dramatic view of “Le Château” that sits above the green and gave the course it’s name. Don’t let this view distract you from this demanding par 5. Your second shot up the left fairway is the safe play.
PAR
Hcp
LENGTH
3
15
147m
125m
114m
106m
Hole 7
This hole may not look difficult, but looks are deceiving. Approach this green from the right side of the hole. Balls hit left of the green will fall off over a rock wall.
PAR
Hcp
LENGTH
4
13
357m
322m
296m
273m
Hole 8
Play towards the bridge and choose a club that will leave you short of the creek that runs through the fairway. Consider to hit one extra club to reach the green.
PAR
Hcp
LENGTH
4
9
367m
336m
308m
298m
Hole 9
A straight forward par 4 that is all about club selection. Left side of the fairway is the play until reaching the green.
PAR
Hcp
LENGTH
4
2
398m
372m
360m
335m
Hole 10
Your choice: to stay short of the right bunker with a long carry over water or get all the way past its corner towards the bunker on the left. This will avoid the large oak tree that sits beside the fairway bunker on the right which is begging to block your shot.
PAR
Hcp
LENGTH
5
16
463m
450m
432m
412m
Hole 11
Strategy is the theme here. Your tee shot is down hill and must avoid the rock creek as the fairway cuts away to the right. A shot in the fairway here can yield a try for the green in two. Good Luck!
PAR
Hcp
LENGTH
4
14
343m
322m
308m
282m
Hole 12
Long hitters will need to hit an iron off the tee to remain in the wide landing area. From there choose your club carefully since the front of the green falls off sharply.
PAR
Hcp
LENGTH
3
12
201m
182m
165m
123m
Hole 13
Long hitters will need to hit an iron off the tee to remain in the wide landing area. From there choose your club carefully since the front of the green falls off sharply.
PAR
Hcp
LENGTH
5
4
499m
464m
430m
410m
Hole 14
This is one of the most difficult and beautiful par 5’s you will play anywhere. Your tee shot needs to finish close to the rock wall in order to have a clear shot to the landing area. From there you will need a precise approach to a green that is guarded by a creek in front.
PAR
Hcp
LENGTH
4
6
359m
339m
320m
296m
Hole 15
The pin position on this long tilted green determines the best position for your drive. Don’t underestimate the depth of the green.
PAR
Hcp
LENGTH
3
18
143m
121m
107m
86m
Hole 16
Don’t let the length fool you on this brilliantly designed short par 3. Your club selection and shot-making skills will be well tested.
PAR
Hcp
LENGTH
4
10
380m
367m
353m
340m
Hole 17
A tee shot clearing the bunker will ease your mind until you see the bunkers guarding the front of the green. It will take a perfectly struck approach to bring you safely home.
PAR
HCP
LENGTH
4
8
402m
373m
357m
317m
Hole 18
A visually stunning par 4 to finish your round will not disappoint you. A large rock wall guards the right side of the landing area while anything left of the bunker falls off another rock wall into the woods. A right side approach to the green will bring you safely to the Clubhouse.