The CourseThere are few first hand accounts of Vidauban but the course is set among a Provencal landscape of vineyards, pine trees and rocks. THE WISLEYYoull never guess where the Wisley is. Stuart is an online blogger for My Baggage who writes about Travel, Luggage Shipping, and much more.
Located on the southeast coast of Hainan Island, Shanqin Bay Golf Club is just a short flight from Hong Kong. Exclusivity remains paramount to this day, but the estate as a whole has lacked a clear direction struggling between its status as a private club and as the Bich familys one-time personal sanctuary until recently. Because of this, initiation fees run as high as $1 million. Since then, Les Bordes Golf Club has officially formed as a private club, accessible exclusively by its members and their guests. Call 0800 043 6644 to speak to Paul about playing this course. A second course, designed by the more forgiving Gil Hanse, is in the final stages of build along with a 9 hole course. If you want to become a member, you will need support from a whopping six existing members to get in. And if you decide that playing there wasnt enough and you actually want to live there, you would need to be sponsored by two current members and purchase a charter equity membership for $200,000. Located in the stunning countryside that surrounds Paris is one of the countrys finest golfing experiences. For more information:lesbordesgolfclub.com. Phone (FR): +33 6 15 72 35 42 Instead, Les Bordes Golf International is written on a small sign on a five-exit roundabout, with just a strip of tarmac ushering you further into the woodland.
Well-known for being one of the best courses in the world, this is a private club and one in which the directors will reach out to potential members to see if they want to apply. It will cost you, but what a chance to see how the other half live for a day. (Read reviews of Golf DHardelot). That being said, the club is yet to allow female members, making it exclusive but also only ideal for males who want a membership. In its best light just as dawn breaks or dusk sets in the fairways bask in a golden hue as the sun dances on the water. In 2014 and 2016 the course was voted as the best in France, so for those looking for an unforgettable golfing experience then be sure to stop off at Golf de Medoc. Expected to open in 2024, the building will include a restaurant, bar and spa facilities, with branded suites and villas hiding among the woodland around the property. That may not mean much to you but think ostentatiously unpretentious somewhere to lounge rather than to sit up straight. How to Play WentworthGreen fee play was removed under the new ownership and you are now required to play with a member. Make your own! The course is bordered by wonderful woodland and the pristine fairways skirt beautiful water hazards leading to the ultimate test of accuracy. It ranks in the top 10 in France but hardly anyone has played this course so it remains one of the ultimate enigmas in European Golf. Its a beauty, alright, but its a worthy adversary too. With the southern Alps for a backdrop the perfectly manicured greens allow for many birdie puts in a glorious setting. Instead, he fell in love with a 1,400-acre estate in the Sologne Forest in France and instructed American architect Robert Von Hagge to create a stand-out 18-hole golf course on it a place where the best French golfers could train to be internationally competitive (Bich was a one-time sponsor of Jean Van de Velde). Lets finish with another course from the mighty Scotland.
This was a passion project of Robert Trent Jones Snr, who fell in love with the land and setting, built by his son. Muirfield is a privately owned golf club and is home of The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers. (Read reviews of Le Golf National). "Chantilly is a heathland style which reminds me of a few tracks in both Surrey/Hampshire - such as Woburn. The New Course was added in 2005 and sounds like a thrilling mountain course with danger at every turn. How to play BeaverbrookLike many of the courses on this list you need to find a member to host you. Can't find the experience you're looking for?
WENTWORTHA few years ago Wentworthwent from being a members club which you could play for a rather saucy green fee, to one of the most exclusive golf clubs in the world.
Access to the New Course is a little easier as the member doesnt need to be with you but you do require an introduction. Address: Paris, France In the hills above Marbella, La Zagaleta is the playground of some of Europes wealthiest families. More info on Golf du Medoc, Chateaux Course >>, Rated 9 by 2 golfers This place is a different league - the service levels at the course are quite incredible and nothing is too much trouble for their members. When I played here I was accompanied by a European Tour player and the only other two people we saw were a billionaire businessman and one of the highest paid Premier League footballers.
(Read reviews of Golf De Belle Dune). But with a cap of just 500 members, you can be certain that the golf course will remain on the wishlists of many well-heeled players all over the world. As such, theyve completely redesigned the clubhouse and member cottages undertaken by respected architectural practice Michaelis Boyd, the company behind Soho House in LA, Berlin and Oxfordshire as well as introducingahost of new facilities, including a natural swimming lake with white sand beach, enhanced equestrian facilities, boating lakes, archery, fishing, cycle and electric quad paths and a new tennis centre. More info on Terre Blanche, Chateau Course >>, Rated 9.2 by 5 golfers Architecturally I dont think it quite holds its own with the Sunningdales and Swinley but its a lovely place and the conditioning is world class. The new course at Les Bordes will be open soon. It is said to have similarities with another Trent Jones creation, Valderrama. Email: contact@privatecaddie.com Golf is very popular sport in France with around 600 different golf courses to play and enjoy. 
How to Play Les BordesFor a couple of years Les Bordes was opened up to casual visitors at a very reasonable price. This is perhaps why it was voted the eighth-best golf club in the US. However, there are some which are more elusive and can genuinely lay claim to be Europes most exclusive golf courses. To play, it compares favourably to TPC Sawgrass, the home of The Players Championship on Americas east coast, but replaces Floridian palms with French woodland. Unlike many of its Surrey neighbours this is parkland golf rather than heathland. Call 0800 043 6644 to speak to our Golf Experts about playing this course. (Read reviews of Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort). Im going to rush ahead to the spoilers to tell you that the New Course (Von Hagges design renamed the Old, naturally) is the most exciting to have opened in the last decade. However, where theres a will Theres a top-end experience here which includes a stay at the lovely Terre Blanche, attendance at the Monaco Grand Prix and a game at Vidauban. There is one small caveat for hotel guests: the golf is off limits. Possibly the worlds most exclusive golf club, Le Prince de Provence was actually conceived as part of m Lost holes of Frances #1 links course, La Mer at Le Touquet Golf Resort, restored to 1930s glory. These additions are expected to bring a little more fun for the average player but they have a high quality standard to live up to. For sure, you would be more than happy playing your golf at The Wisley every day, but dont expect the course to be an absolute rockstar. Set in the heart of Frances largest forest and renowned for being one of the countrys oldest, the course has a certain majesty about it as it winds its way through the towering trees. Morfontaine(Tom Simpson) Famous exclusive & acclaimed heathland course ranked 5th in the world by Golf Digest, Le Golf National(Von Hagge) Links style, water featured championship course, world Top 100 & 2018 Ryder Cup host, Saint-Cloud (Harry Colt) British style, tree lined courses (2 x 18 holes) with stunningviews of the Eiffel Tower & Paris, ChantillyVineuil (Tom Simpson) British style, inland links, championship course always ranked in Europe Top 10, St-Germain-en-Laye(Harry Colt) British style, well bunkered, former French Open course with undulating greens, Fontainebleau(Tom Simpson) British style, tree lined, sandy course among the forest andranked in Europe Top 10, Les Bordes (Von Hagge) American style, water featured, exclusive, private golf course near the Loire valley, Fourqueux (Louis Petit) French style, water featured, undulated parkland golf courses with charming country club, Vignoly (Arnold Palmer) Americanstyle, water featured, risk & reward target golf coursedesigned by The King, Domont Montmorency(Martin Hawtree) British style, undulated & tree lined course amongst the Montmorency forest. How to play La ZagaletaIf you want to play the Old Course you need to be with a member and there are only 150 of them. Or at least thats what Ive heard. Trust me when I say: its worth that journey. Book with confidence we are the world's largest golf travel Another top-rated golf course in France and one that many believe is better is the private Les Bordes. for pricing for Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort, rmation on Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort, rmation on Le Kempferhof Hotel & Golf Course. The best golf course in France is Morfontaine. And the Club, which was founded in 1900 and has two eighteen-hole golf courses. Call Us for pricing for Golf De Seignosse. Below, weve pulled together a list of 10 of the most exclusive golf courses you can play on (if youre lucky) from around the world.
Golf Holiday Deals in Southern France You could try a high-end agency that specialises in French Golf like Private Golf Key and see what they can do. Email: contact@privatecaddie.com. The CourseThere are 3 nines at The Wisley and you can expect to find plenty of water out there its target-style golf a lot of the way around. However, keep your eyes out for charity golf days every once in a while a member will auction a round which you may be able to blag your way into. The effect is twofold: it creates a startling continuity with the landscape within which it sits, and makes for a rip-roaring design where each and every shot offers its own unique test. We understand that everything still feels a little unpredictable at the moment, so speak to our Golf Travel Experts who can show you how this works for you when booking. By 1987, the ambitious design was complete and, as promised, it was quite unlike anything France had ever seen. Harry Colt has created a true golfing spectacle which is reminiscent of some the best courses in Scotland. Since its inception into the golfing world in 1992 many have compared the course to the great links setups of the UK which is arguably one of golfs greatest compliments.
Located on the southeast coast of Hainan Island, Shanqin Bay Golf Club is just a short flight from Hong Kong. Exclusivity remains paramount to this day, but the estate as a whole has lacked a clear direction struggling between its status as a private club and as the Bich familys one-time personal sanctuary until recently. Because of this, initiation fees run as high as $1 million. Since then, Les Bordes Golf Club has officially formed as a private club, accessible exclusively by its members and their guests. Call 0800 043 6644 to speak to Paul about playing this course. A second course, designed by the more forgiving Gil Hanse, is in the final stages of build along with a 9 hole course. If you want to become a member, you will need support from a whopping six existing members to get in. And if you decide that playing there wasnt enough and you actually want to live there, you would need to be sponsored by two current members and purchase a charter equity membership for $200,000. Located in the stunning countryside that surrounds Paris is one of the countrys finest golfing experiences. For more information:lesbordesgolfclub.com. Phone (FR): +33 6 15 72 35 42 Instead, Les Bordes Golf International is written on a small sign on a five-exit roundabout, with just a strip of tarmac ushering you further into the woodland.
Well-known for being one of the best courses in the world, this is a private club and one in which the directors will reach out to potential members to see if they want to apply. It will cost you, but what a chance to see how the other half live for a day. (Read reviews of Golf DHardelot). That being said, the club is yet to allow female members, making it exclusive but also only ideal for males who want a membership. In its best light just as dawn breaks or dusk sets in the fairways bask in a golden hue as the sun dances on the water. In 2014 and 2016 the course was voted as the best in France, so for those looking for an unforgettable golfing experience then be sure to stop off at Golf de Medoc. Expected to open in 2024, the building will include a restaurant, bar and spa facilities, with branded suites and villas hiding among the woodland around the property. That may not mean much to you but think ostentatiously unpretentious somewhere to lounge rather than to sit up straight. How to Play WentworthGreen fee play was removed under the new ownership and you are now required to play with a member. Make your own! The course is bordered by wonderful woodland and the pristine fairways skirt beautiful water hazards leading to the ultimate test of accuracy. It ranks in the top 10 in France but hardly anyone has played this course so it remains one of the ultimate enigmas in European Golf. Its a beauty, alright, but its a worthy adversary too. With the southern Alps for a backdrop the perfectly manicured greens allow for many birdie puts in a glorious setting. Instead, he fell in love with a 1,400-acre estate in the Sologne Forest in France and instructed American architect Robert Von Hagge to create a stand-out 18-hole golf course on it a place where the best French golfers could train to be internationally competitive (Bich was a one-time sponsor of Jean Van de Velde). Lets finish with another course from the mighty Scotland.
This was a passion project of Robert Trent Jones Snr, who fell in love with the land and setting, built by his son. Muirfield is a privately owned golf club and is home of The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers. (Read reviews of Le Golf National). "Chantilly is a heathland style which reminds me of a few tracks in both Surrey/Hampshire - such as Woburn. The New Course was added in 2005 and sounds like a thrilling mountain course with danger at every turn. How to play BeaverbrookLike many of the courses on this list you need to find a member to host you. Can't find the experience you're looking for?
WENTWORTHA few years ago Wentworthwent from being a members club which you could play for a rather saucy green fee, to one of the most exclusive golf clubs in the world.
Access to the New Course is a little easier as the member doesnt need to be with you but you do require an introduction. Address: Paris, France In the hills above Marbella, La Zagaleta is the playground of some of Europes wealthiest families. More info on Golf du Medoc, Chateaux Course >>, Rated 9 by 2 golfers This place is a different league - the service levels at the course are quite incredible and nothing is too much trouble for their members. When I played here I was accompanied by a European Tour player and the only other two people we saw were a billionaire businessman and one of the highest paid Premier League footballers.
(Read reviews of Golf De Belle Dune). But with a cap of just 500 members, you can be certain that the golf course will remain on the wishlists of many well-heeled players all over the world. As such, theyve completely redesigned the clubhouse and member cottages undertaken by respected architectural practice Michaelis Boyd, the company behind Soho House in LA, Berlin and Oxfordshire as well as introducingahost of new facilities, including a natural swimming lake with white sand beach, enhanced equestrian facilities, boating lakes, archery, fishing, cycle and electric quad paths and a new tennis centre. More info on Terre Blanche, Chateau Course >>, Rated 9.2 by 5 golfers Architecturally I dont think it quite holds its own with the Sunningdales and Swinley but its a lovely place and the conditioning is world class. The new course at Les Bordes will be open soon. It is said to have similarities with another Trent Jones creation, Valderrama. Email: contact@privatecaddie.com Golf is very popular sport in France with around 600 different golf courses to play and enjoy. How to Play Les BordesFor a couple of years Les Bordes was opened up to casual visitors at a very reasonable price. This is perhaps why it was voted the eighth-best golf club in the US. However, there are some which are more elusive and can genuinely lay claim to be Europes most exclusive golf courses. To play, it compares favourably to TPC Sawgrass, the home of The Players Championship on Americas east coast, but replaces Floridian palms with French woodland. Unlike many of its Surrey neighbours this is parkland golf rather than heathland. Call 0800 043 6644 to speak to our Golf Experts about playing this course. (Read reviews of Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort). Im going to rush ahead to the spoilers to tell you that the New Course (Von Hagges design renamed the Old, naturally) is the most exciting to have opened in the last decade. However, where theres a will Theres a top-end experience here which includes a stay at the lovely Terre Blanche, attendance at the Monaco Grand Prix and a game at Vidauban. There is one small caveat for hotel guests: the golf is off limits. Possibly the worlds most exclusive golf club, Le Prince de Provence was actually conceived as part of m Lost holes of Frances #1 links course, La Mer at Le Touquet Golf Resort, restored to 1930s glory. These additions are expected to bring a little more fun for the average player but they have a high quality standard to live up to. For sure, you would be more than happy playing your golf at The Wisley every day, but dont expect the course to be an absolute rockstar. Set in the heart of Frances largest forest and renowned for being one of the countrys oldest, the course has a certain majesty about it as it winds its way through the towering trees. Morfontaine(Tom Simpson) Famous exclusive & acclaimed heathland course ranked 5th in the world by Golf Digest, Le Golf National(Von Hagge) Links style, water featured championship course, world Top 100 & 2018 Ryder Cup host, Saint-Cloud (Harry Colt) British style, tree lined courses (2 x 18 holes) with stunningviews of the Eiffel Tower & Paris, ChantillyVineuil (Tom Simpson) British style, inland links, championship course always ranked in Europe Top 10, St-Germain-en-Laye(Harry Colt) British style, well bunkered, former French Open course with undulating greens, Fontainebleau(Tom Simpson) British style, tree lined, sandy course among the forest andranked in Europe Top 10, Les Bordes (Von Hagge) American style, water featured, exclusive, private golf course near the Loire valley, Fourqueux (Louis Petit) French style, water featured, undulated parkland golf courses with charming country club, Vignoly (Arnold Palmer) Americanstyle, water featured, risk & reward target golf coursedesigned by The King, Domont Montmorency(Martin Hawtree) British style, undulated & tree lined course amongst the Montmorency forest. How to play La ZagaletaIf you want to play the Old Course you need to be with a member and there are only 150 of them. Or at least thats what Ive heard. Trust me when I say: its worth that journey. Book with confidence we are the world's largest golf travel Another top-rated golf course in France and one that many believe is better is the private Les Bordes. for pricing for Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort, rmation on Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort, rmation on Le Kempferhof Hotel & Golf Course. The best golf course in France is Morfontaine. And the Club, which was founded in 1900 and has two eighteen-hole golf courses. Call Us for pricing for Golf De Seignosse. Below, weve pulled together a list of 10 of the most exclusive golf courses you can play on (if youre lucky) from around the world. Golf Holiday Deals in Southern France You could try a high-end agency that specialises in French Golf like Private Golf Key and see what they can do. Email: contact@privatecaddie.com. The CourseThere are 3 nines at The Wisley and you can expect to find plenty of water out there its target-style golf a lot of the way around. However, keep your eyes out for charity golf days every once in a while a member will auction a round which you may be able to blag your way into. The effect is twofold: it creates a startling continuity with the landscape within which it sits, and makes for a rip-roaring design where each and every shot offers its own unique test. We understand that everything still feels a little unpredictable at the moment, so speak to our Golf Travel Experts who can show you how this works for you when booking. By 1987, the ambitious design was complete and, as promised, it was quite unlike anything France had ever seen. Harry Colt has created a true golfing spectacle which is reminiscent of some the best courses in Scotland. Since its inception into the golfing world in 1992 many have compared the course to the great links setups of the UK which is arguably one of golfs greatest compliments.