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Golf course of Opio-Valbonne
Tel : 04.93.12.00.08 Fax : 04.93.12.26.00
Route de Roquefort, château de la Bégude 06560 Valbonne:
Opened in 1963, the
Opio-Valbonne is an 18 hole course of 5 900 meters, par
72. Its romantic setting will enchant you in autumn. It
is totally surrounded by an oak forest that is very
pleasant because it is cool in summer. 50 Practice areas
are available. Handicap M and L 35.
Golf of
Cannes-Mandelieu
Tel : 04.93.49.55.39 Fax : 04.93.49.92.90
Route du golf, 06210 Mandelieu-la Napoule :
Inaugurated in 1891, it
is the oldest course on the coast. A very beautiful
course dotted with umbrella pines above the Siagne
River. During the course of a game, you will even have
the opportunity to take a short boat ride, which can
prove to be very amusing. This is an 18 hole course of 5
676 meters, par 71, complete with a 9 hole course of 2
409 meters, par 33. There are 30 practice areas. The
handicap certificate is not essential
Golf Country Club
Cannes-Mougins
Tel : 04.93.75.79.13 Fax : 04.93.75.27.60
175, avenue du Golf, 06250 Mougins :
Since 1976, this is
without a doubt one of the most famous courses in the
region but also the most difficult to access. One really
has to be rich to have the opportunity to play this 18
hole course. This is the work of the architects Dye and
Allis, a 6 263 meter course with its bunkers and water
holes, par 72. The setting is very green, because it is
found in the heart of the Valmasque Park. 20 Practice
areas are available. The handicap is necessary: M 24, L
28.
Golf de la Grande
Bastide
Tel : 04.93.77.70.08
Chemin des Picholines, 06740 Châteauneuf de Grasse :
An 18 hole course of 6
105 meters, par 72. The work of Cabell Robinson. Opened
in 1990, this is a very tranquil site. 8 Practice areas.
Handicap: M and L 35.
Grasse Country Club
Tel : 04.93.60.55.44 Fax : 04.93.60.55.19
Route des trois ponts, 06130 Grasse :
Overhanging Grasse and
more so the Bay of Cannes, the Grasse Country Club is
situated on an old 17th century hunting estate. This
location, at an altitude of 600 meters has magnificient
mountain and sea views. This is an 18 hole course of 6
021 meters, par 72. For training, 32 practice post are
available. The handicap is not required.
Golf of Isola 2000
Tel : 04.93.23.90.10
06420 Isola 2000 :
With its highest point
at 2 000 meters, it is the highest golf course in Europe
since 1993. Nothing but this bit of information makes
one want to try out the course. The course is open from
June to September. This 18 hole course of 5 065 meters
was designed by Jean Garaialde who knew how to make the
course adaptable to all levels of players. The handicap
is not required. 15 Practice areas are available.
Golf of Monte-Carlo
Tel : 04.93.41.09.11 Fax : 04.93.41.09.55
Route du Mont Agel, 06320 La Turbie :
This golf course found
at an altitude of 810 meters, is known to the
monégasque. An area that is often submerged in a cloud
of mist which is a classic phenomen over the
principality, which is enough to add a bit of excitement
when looking for a ball. This par 71 of 5 679 meters
exists since 1911 and remains a real institution. It has
a remarkable view over the ocean. Handicap M and L 32,
with 14 practice areas.
Golf de Biot
Tel : 04.93.65.08.48
La bastide du Roy, 06410 Biot :
Open since 1930, this
18 hole course of 5 064 meters, par 70, is one of the
easiest course in the region. Although it is divided in
two by a fairly busy road, the setting is fairly
pleasant even although the course is fairly bare. 30
Practice areas are also available.
Royal Mougins Golf
Club
Tel : 04.92.92.49.69 Fax : 04.92.92.49.70
424, avenue du Roi, 06250 Mougins :
Behind this prestigious
name, a beautiful golf course set in the heart of the
commune of Mougins is found. This is the work of Robert
Van Hagge dating back to 1993. A real challenge awaits
you on its 6 004 meters, par 71, surrounded by many
luxury villas. The handicap reaches 35 M and L.
Riviera Golf Club
Tel : 04.92.92.67.67 Fax : 04.92.97.66.57
Avenue des Amazones, 06210 Mandelieu :
Built during the 1990s,
the Riviera Golf Club is a real jewel designed by Robert
Trent Jones Senior. Its fairways will make you quiver
when its time to putt. This is a par 72 of 5 736 meters,
handicap required (M and L 35). 25 practice areas.
Golf of Saint Donnat
Tel : 04.93.09.76.60
270, route de Cannes, 06130 Plan-de-Grasse :
From the clubhouse, the
whole site can be seen at a glance, with its stone walls
and olive trees. The layout of this par 71 of 6 342
meters is the work of Robert Trent Jones Junior. There
is also 30 practice post and a compact 9 hole course.
The handicap goes up to M 30 and L 35.
Victoria Golf Club
Tel : 04.93.12.23.26 Fax : 04.93.12.35.50
06560 Valbonne :
This 9 hole course is
stretched out around a pretty country house, that is in
fact the club-house. A real tranquil setting protected
from the hustle and bustle of the Martin Valley, even
although it is only a few kilometers from the
technopolis of Sophia Antipolis. The handicap is
required (M and L 35) for this par 34 of 2 340 meters
that is quite technical. 35 Practice post are available.
Golf of Vievola
Tel : 04.93.04.61.02
Hameau de Vievola, 06430 Tende :
A game of golf in
Vievola, does that tempt you? Well, this 9 hole course
is just right. Opened in 1978, this course provides you
with fresh air and an alpine environment at an altitude
of 1 000 meters. Don’t forget your licence: the handicap
36 is required. A par 32 over 2 008 meters with 14
practice posts.