Brittany has an exceptional coastline with many beaches, fishing villages and islands, a remarkable historical heritage to be seen in the towns and villages and some of the finest prehistoric landmarks in the world. Here is a rundown on the best golf courses in the north of France.
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Boulogne
Joan Dudok van Heel
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Reims
Michel Gayon
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Lille
Jean-Claude Cornillot
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Boulogne
French designer Jean-Manuel Rossi
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Lille
Fred Hawtree
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Lille
Robert Trent Jones Sr.
Wkends restrictd
Lille
Bill Baker
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Le Havre
Willie Park Jr.
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Le Havre
Julien Chantepie, assisted by Arnaud Massy, laid out the original 13 holes. The course was revised by Didier Fruchet (1992).
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Boulogne
French designer Jean-Claude Cornillot with Baron Paul Rolin (Belgium).
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Boulogne
Original design by Tom Simpson (1931); significant renovation by Frank Pont & Patrice Boissonnas (2013).
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Boulogne
Horace Hutchinson
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Boulogne
Harry Colt
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Lille
Michel Gayon designed all three nines: Val de Marque (opened 2008), La Valutte (2010) and Rupilly (2014).
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Boulogne
Thomas Chatterton
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Rouen
Frederick W. "Fred" Hawtree
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Boulogne
Current layout by English architects Cecil K. Hutchison & Sir Guy Campbell (1920s).
British Women’s Open: the year’s final women’s major championship heads for mighty Muirfield in East Lothian, Scotland, with Anna Nordqvist defending (Aug 4-7).
FedEx Cup playoffs: the PGA Tour’s season finale starts in Memphis (TPC Southwind; Aug 11-14) and culminates in Atlanta (East Lake; Aug 25-28) … for the winner, the biggest prize in world golf … $18 million.
Will Zalatoris: after recent runner-up finishes in major championship, Zalatoris lands his first PGA Tour win at the 2022 FedEx St Jude Championship.
Tom Weiskopf: 1973 Open Championship winner and top course designer Tom Weiskopf will be remembered for his many victories in the 70s, as well as his powerful hitting and occasional fiery moments on the course.
Marco Simone Golf & Country Club: With a clubhouse that might befit a Roman Emperor, and a golf course to match, you can be sure of a memorable outing at Rome's most talked about golf facility.
Jim Fazio's original layout was much changed to create a modern Ryder Cup course ... now one of the Eternal City's (and Italy's) most revered.
Costa’s "Cruise & Golf" allows golfers and their families to combine a unique golfing experience with the relaxation and fun of a cruise on board Costa Smeralda. Golf enthusiasts are offered a choice from 23 top-quality golf clubs; their chosen courses are played during the ship’s port calls in Italy, France and Spain. While the golfers are driving the fairways, accompanying non-golfers are able to enjoy the amenities and activities on-board, or explore wonderful places on day excursions organised by Costa. Read more ...
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