Lasne · Belgium · Walloon Brabant

Royal Waterloo Golf Club

Le Lion

Le Lion — Royal Waterloo’s modern course facing the battlefield

parkland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,100 m · 1980
At a glance
Le second 18 trous du club.
Geography & setting
Le Lion stretches along the edge of the Battle of Waterloo battlefield, offering several views of the Lion's Mound. The terrain is more open and exposed than La Marache.
History
The plan for a new championship course was adopted in 1980. Le Lion combines holes from the former C and D courses with new sequences designed by Paul Rolin. Martin Hawtree entirely redesigned the course in 2014 and 2015.
Architecture
The modern course features long fairways, strategic bunkering, water-protected greens, and generous teeing areas. Martin Hawtree's redesign enhanced the angles and putting surfaces.
The course in detail
At approximately 6,400 meters for a par 72, Le Lion is long and demanding. The first three holes—a par 5, a par 4, and a par 3—immediately require both power and precision.
Club experience
Le Lion accommodates a broader range of player profiles than La Marache and benefits from all the facilities of the Royal Waterloo Golf Club.
Highlights
Created in 1980; initial design associated with Paul Rolin; entirely redesigned by Martin Hawtree in 2014-2015; views of the Lion's Mound; former host of the Laurent Perrier Open.
Competitions & records
Compétitions nationales et internationales du Royal Waterloo Golf Club
Practical information
Official website
www.rwgc.be/
Address
Royal Waterloo Golf Club, Vieux Chemin de Wavre 50, 1380 Lasne, Belgique, Lasne