Saint-Laurent-Nouan · France · Loir Et Cher
Les Bordes Golf Club
Old Course
Old Course is part of Victoria's golfing heritage and reflects the development of golf around Cape Schanck. Located in Cape Schanck, within the Victoria region, this course is set on a coastal clifftop. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique Australian golfing experience, defined by its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Old Course for the singularity of its architecture, history, or territory.
heathland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,500 m · 1988
ArchitectTom Simpson
At a glance
Old Course holds a recognised position in the golf landscape of the Capital Region. It is a large, modern Danish club, located in Farum. This course unfolds across a sandy heathland, structured by heather, pines, and natural bunkers, complemented by wooded terrain where precision off the tee is crucial. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique Danish golfing experience, defined by its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it imposes on the player. The Round selects Old Course for its architectural, historical, sporting, or territorial value.
Geography & setting
Old Course is located in Saint-Raphaël, in the Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur region of France. The course winds through a tree-lined park where fairways are carved between trees, bunkers, and water features, complemented by wooded terrain where precision off the tee is crucial. This geographical description should 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
This course is included in The Round Atlas as a personally played or priority course. Parcours historique très privé du domaine des Bordes.
The course in detail
The course has 18 holes, with a par of 72, and measures approximately 6412 meters from the reference markers. The course utilizes a woodland/heathland environment to shape the angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.lesbordes.com/golf/