Golf de Menton

The Monte Carlo Golf club is a superb mountain course perched at an altitude of 900 meters, hilly and physical. Nestled at an altitude of 900 meters, at the foot of Mount Agel, after La Turbie, just 11 kilometers from the center of Monte-Carlo, this golf course, owned by the Société des Bains de Mer, of which the Monegasque State is the main shareholder , remains a well-kept secret of the Principality.

To access this little corner of paradise, take the winding departmental road in laces, scene of the car accident that cost the life of Princess Grace in September 1982 ...
Spectacular mountain and sea views
Built on a hillside, the course looks like a mountain golf course. The entrance facade of the clubhouse also looks like a Swiss chalet. With its hilly or slightly sloping fairways, its elevated tees, it is rare to find yourself perfectly flat on the fairway. And if the walk is not a walk in the park and can be tiring, it is worth it because it is also literally breathtaking. Indeed, there are not many of these golf courses in Provence which offer both spectacular views of the mountains and the sea. The Monte-Carlo Golf club thus has 9 holes overlooking the Mediterranean and 9 holes facing the peaks. of the Alps, snow-capped six months of the year.
Fairly short, it turns out to be very technical
On the way out, the views of the sea, the French and Italian coasts are indeed impressive. The 4, the first elevated departure of the course, offers a panorama of any beauty. At 5, a very pretty par 3 of 154 meters, the bird's eye view of downtown Monaco is unforgettable. You can even see on a clear day, to the west, the Italian town of San Remo and to the south, Cap Corse. Inaugurated on November 16, 1911 by Willie Park Jr and remodeled in 1983, the course has long measured 4.206 m. It has benefited from many adjustments in recent years thanks in particular to the action of the president of the sports association, Henry Rey, and his committee.
Varied, fun and scenic
At 7 (par 4), difficult dog leg of 417 meters, beware of the out-of-bounds on the right and the slightly elevated green. You must also be vigilant on green attacks. On holes 4 (par 4), 10 (par 3) or 18 (par 5) for example, a ball that is pressed too hard can end its course in the out of bounds, placed just behind the green ??. The choice of the club on the 12, a par 3 uphill 146 meters on a huge green, is not easy. The 13, par 4 of 361 meters at the start blind and dog leg left, is ultimately not very long, because with its bumpy fairway in a steep descent, the ball rolls a lot, to the point that one has the impression of 'having hit a drive from 300 meters! The 11 (par 5), even if it is also downhill, is complex due to its length (526 meters) and its narrowness. But if the traps are numerous throughout the 18 holes, the long hitters can also console themselves by looking for birdies, especially on hole 16, small par 5, 440 meters, largely touchable in two.

Varied, fun and scenic, it's a bit of all that, the Monte-Carlo golf club.

On its 9 holes, the compact course of the golf country club of Nice offers a range of varied situations with its relief, its bunkers and its water obstacle. It is aimed at both beginners and low handicaps wishing to improve. The course is approved for classification competitions up to index 26.5. (638 m - par 27 or par 54 of 1256 meters) and an extended practice with 32 individual covered posts.

La Vanade golf course is nestled in an exceptional, calm and protected green setting, in the heart of the Alpes-Maritimes department in Villeneuve-Loubet. Easy to access, close to the motorway, it allows all golfers an accessible and regular workout. In the south-east of France and close to the Mediterranean Sea, its 9-hole Practigolf course is a par 30 of 3218 meters open since 1988.

Dominique GAULT the President explains to us his objectives to further improve the course and the infrastructures of the La Vanade golf course

“The course is improving as it goes. An approach area and several bunkers are available to teachers and golfers. I offer a different, friendly and innovative place, without forgetting novices regardless of their age. ” 

Claire LAMY, Director of Golf de La Vanade adds:

"We plan to introduce children from 5 years old, with the creation of a" Baby Golf "relayed from 8 years old, by a real Golf Academy"
Training areas
The Golf de La Vanade has many training areas:

Target practice of more than 230 meters with 53 posts including 14 covered
2 putting greens
Wedging area
Swing analyzer
2 bale machines
Training bunkers