Paris International Golf Club

Paris International is Jack Nicklaus’s only French course, a private 6,252-metre championship layout within a dramatic park of water, mature trees and Pierre Delavie animal art.

The club was created in the early 1990s on Baron Empain’s former hunting estate. Jack Nicklaus produced his only French design. The course hosted the Women’s French Open four times and gained international reputation. The estate lies thirty kilometres from central Paris beside Montmorency forest and twenty minutes from Charles-de-Gaulle airport. Mature trees, natural contour, overflowing fountains, cascade and animal sculptures create theatrical landscape.

Nicklaus created demanding varied target golf. Large bunkers, water and precise tee angles defend greens. Players choose between aggressive and conservative routes. Back-tee length and fast greens support professional competition. FFGolf publishes 6,252 metres, par 72, men’s SSS 73. 6 and Slope 143 from black tees. White tees measure 5,985 metres with SSS 72. 1 and Slope 142. The Atlas uses the full back length.

The club is strictly limited to members and guests. A 5,500-square-metre clubhouse, pool, fitness, gastronomic restaurant, technological range and Dave Pelz Academy place it among France’s most exclusive clubs. 18 holes; par 72; 6,252 metres from black tees; Jack Nicklaus, 1991; his only French design; Slope 143; four Women’s French Opens; private club.