Saint-Raphaël · France · Provence Alpes Cote Dazur

Golf de Valescure

Old Course

Old Course holds a prominent position in golf within Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur.

parkland · 18 holes · Par 68 · 5,019 m · 1895
At a glance
Old Course holds a prominent position in golf within Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. It is one of the oldest courses in France. Located in Saint-Raphaël, in the Provence Alpes Cote Dazur region, this course is set within a wooded park where fairways are laid out among trees, bunkers, and water features, complemented by a forested area where precision from the tee is paramount. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a golf experience unique to France, with its history, architectural choices, relationship to the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Old Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, or territorial value. Old Course is situated in Saint-Raphaël, in the Provence Alpes Cote Dazur region of France. The course unfolds within a wooded park where playing lines are drawn between trees, bunkers, and water features, complemented by a forested area where precision from the tee is crucial. This geographical understanding must be supplemented by the exact nature of the soil, altitude, prevailing exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
L’un des plus anciens parcours de France.
Architecture
The course utilizes its parkland/woodland environment to define angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens. The course has 18 holes, a par of 68, and measures approximately 5019 meters from the back tees.
Practical information
Official website
www.golfdevalescure.com/