Ave des Amazones,
Mandelieu-la-Napoule, nr Cannes, Provence-Alpes-Cote D'Azur F-06210
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+33 (0)4 92 97 49 49Pro shop
+33 (0)4 92 97 67 67Fax
+33 (0)4 92 97 49 42Website
Visit websiteThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Rural countryside and residential.
Designer:
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
43.534592
6.918914
10 km SW of Cannes
From the A8 motorway (Aix-Nice), take exit 40 (Mandelieu) and head north on the D6007 (Av de Cannes), direction La Siagne / Grasse. 100 metres from motorway, after the road swings around to the right, get immediately into left lane. After 100 metres follow the road round to the left, as it makes a u-turn. Immediately after u-turn, turn right into Rue Laurent Gandolphe, which becomes Rue Jean Monnet. After 1.3 km turn left into Blvd Emile Carbon. After 100 metres (crossing over A8 motorway) turn right into Av Robert Schuman. After o.5 km at roundabout, take third exit into Av Louis Pasteur. After 200 metres turn right into Av des Amazones. After 250 metres, golf is on your right.
Formerly known as Golf Cannes-Mandelieu Riviera, now Riviera Golf de Barbossi, this Robert Trent Jones design certainly gives you variety in abundance. Although quite short, at only 5444 metres (5950 yds), your game will be tested on a parkland course that combines partly-open and partly wooded environments in a predominantly natural setting. Many good looking holes are framed by forested and at times villa-clad hills, which characterise this part of Provence. The layout's middle section, from the short uphill par-4 7th (264 metres) to the even shorter par-4 15th (250 metres), possesses the most elevation changes, at times quite pronounced. Water flows alongside and through several holes on the flatter opening and closing sections of the course, with a small river (the Riou de l'Argentiere) twice slicing through the short par-4 5th, most notably in front of the green. A relatively short par-3 (139 metres) closes out the round at the 18th, although it rather dwarfs the very short par-3 8th, which measures just 100 metres from the back tees. With many short holes on offer, lower handicappers could card a flattering score here, although Riviera is not without its defences. The undulating terrain, good greenside bunkering, several tightish holes and frequent water in play, all demand accurate shot-making to stay dry and out of trouble. Although the Riviera name might have you thinking of views onto the Mediterranean, these are not found from the golf course, even though the bays and beaches of the Cote D'Azur are just 2 km away.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Handicap required.
Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2018].
Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire.
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The Cannes Golf Club, founded in 1891 by Grand Duke Michael of Russia, was later re-named as Golf Cannes-Mandelieu. From 1991 it operated two 18-hole golf courses: the original Harry Colt designed Old Course (which Cannes-Mandelieu still own and operate), and 1.5 km to the west, the Robert Trent Jones designed Golf Cannes-Mandelieu Riviera. In 2008 the Riviera course changed ownership, to be known as Riviera Golf de Barbossi.
605 avenue du General de Gaulle, 06212 Mandelieu la Napoule
+33 (0)4 92 97 70 00
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6 allee des Cormorans, 06150 Cannes la Bocca
+33 (0)4 93 90 43 00
Visit websiteLocated close to the Airport Cannes-Mandeleiu, just 10 min by car from the Palais des Festivals, La Croisette and Casino, and only 300m from fine sandy beaches, this 3-star hotel includes modern, comfortable accommodation, a swimming pool, solarium and terrace.
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Cannes-Mandelieu; Riviera; Royal Mougins
Cannes Mougins; Saint Donat; Opio-Valbonne; Grande Bastide; Claux Amic; Terre Blanche
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