Gassin · France · Provence Alpes Cote Dazur

Golf Club Saint-Tropez

This course is included in The Round Atlas as a personally played or priority course.

parkland · 18 holes · Par 71 · 6,045 m · 2004
At a glance
A hilly course in the hinterland of Saint-Tropez, Championship Course is located in Gassin, in the Provence Alpes Cote D'Azur region. The course is set in undulating terrain that presents numerous sloping lies and elevation changes, complemented by a tree-lined park where fairways weave between trees, bunkers, and water features. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golfing experience unique to France, with its own history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Championship Course because it is on the personal list of courses that absolutely must be played or are to be played. Championship Course is located in Gassin, in the Provence Alpes Cote D'Azur region, France. The course unfolds across undulating terrain, featuring many sloping lies and changes in elevation, within a tree-filled park where the lines of play are shaped by trees, bunkers, and water hazards. This geographical overview must be supplemented by understanding the exact nature of the soil, the altitude, prevailing exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of the seasons on playing conditions.
History
Parcours vallonné dans l’arrière-pays tropézien.
Architecture
The course utilizes a hillside/parkland environment to dictate angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens. The course features 18 holes, with a par of 71, and measures approximately 6045 meters from the championship tees.
Practical information