For the second time, Golf Trophy Audencia is exported!
Do you live or spend your holidays in Nantes, Paris, Barcelona, Chengdu, Geneva or Singapore?
Register for the golf course of your choice by clicking on the desired city:
Nantes - July 7
Golf de l’Ile d’Or - 49270 Le Cellier, Nantes
Come golfing on one of the magnificent Loire islands in the commune of Le Cellier, where you’ll view century-old ash trees on a course designed by Michel Gayon. Established in 1988, this little gem is certainly worth a visit!
Golf on its sandy terrain all year round, where you’ll find quality practice facilities that will enable you to fine-tune your game under the most excellent of conditions.
The 18-hole course:
Set in a one-of-a-kind setting, this par 72 of 6,292 metres caters to players of all skill levels. Right down to the finer details – the ever-present views of the Loire, the wind, the course and the trees – all bases have been covered to ensure that every golfer, in equation with their level and starting position, may derive great pleasure from playing on this course.
Paris - July 7
Golf de la Vaucouleurs - 709, rue de l'Église - 78910 Civry-la-Forêt, Paris
Test out your golf swing in the charming setting of this old restored farm located less than an hour from Paris. Established in 1987 by architect Michel Gayon, this superb course in the western suburbs of Paris covers an area of 120 hectares.There are two 18-hole golf courses to choose from: La Rivière and Les Vallons. The two are very different both aesthetically and technically. The quality of these courses contributes towards its national reputation. Thus, La Vaucouleurs Golf Club regularly plays host to federal golfing tournaments.
The 18-hole course:
“Les Vallons”, played on during the Golf Trophy Audencia,
is particularly appreciated by lovers of the traditional « Scottish Links » characterized by its fairways surrounded by mounds and bordered by high roughs, which make this course demanding. Wedge players and short game lovers will love this course which has a total distance of 5612 meters from the whites and will require a lot of precision when putting.
Finally, don’t be fooled by the beautiful greens that are just as demanding as those of its neighbor La Rivière. Sharpen your game if you plan to come and challenge Les Vallons!
Barcelone - July 8
Club de Golf Barcelona - Av. Golf Masia Bach, 1 - 08635 Sant Esteve Sesrovires - Barcelone
Club de Golf Barcelona is one of the Catalan golf clubs with a great tradition. It was inaugurated in 1989 and during its history, many professional and international golf tournaments have been played on the course.
The golf club is located 27 km from Barcelona, in the well-known wine region of El Penedés. Surrounded by nature and charm, it is a small corner of calm and peace next to the bustling city of Barcelona.
The club has two different golf courses, both designed by José Maria Olazábal: a 9-hole (par 31) and an 18-hole (par 72).
The 18-hole course:
A par 72 of 6,270 metres.
Chengdu - July 8
Sichuan Chengdu Languang Guanling Golf - 1188 Guanling Avenue - Jintang – Chengdu
Set on a wooded valley, you will play a 6.6km course, built in 2008 by China’s best-known professional golf management company, Forward Group.
The course covers an area of 1,200 acres and 7,224 yards, skillfully integrating the natural landscape of grass, lake, sand and trees.
The most remarkable is the 17th fairway, which is located on the edge of a cliff and is unmatched in Chengdu in terms of difficulty factor, fun and spectacle. Due to the special nature of the location, the greens are two-tiered with a steep slope from front to back. And when you are at the end of the cliff, it is the right time to feel a good character golf course that will give you an alternative golfing experience.
The 18-hole course:
This 18-hole par 72 is the course with the most undulating fairways in Chengdu. It also has the highest number of bunkers, with a total of 142 bunkers on the entire course, and gives the course a multi-coloured and varied landscape effect, which adds to the playability and enjoyment of the obstacles.
Genève - July 2
Golf de Divonne les Bains - 604, rue des Bains - 01220 Divonne-les-Bains
Picture yourself opposite the legendary Mont Blanc, at the foot of the Jura Mountains! Just 15 minutes from Geneva, the Divonne-les-Bains Golf Course offers a lush green backdrop and is dotted with majestic trees through which the Divonne river meanders. Built in 1931, this is a veritable national park with many species of trees that are virtually a century old!
The 18-hole course:
By and large set in a gently undulating landscape, this course is tremendously varied in its design, free from back-and-forth mirror holes, requiring you to make fine use of all the clubs in your golf bag. If you want to master this natural course then you’ll need to draw on common-sense strategies, creative thinking and a dose of humility. It is unique in that it begins and ends with a par 3. It has six par 3s, six par 4s and 6 par 5s punctuated by water hazards. There’s something for everyone!
Interesting fact:
A unique fountain, supplied with water from Divonne’s phreatic layer, can be viewed from the crossing points of holes number 7 to 8, 12 to 13 and 14 to 15.
Orchid Country Club [Singapore]
1 Orchid Club Rd, Singapour 769162
Tee off on a gentle rolling hill, conquer the strategically placed bunkers and drive a shot along the glassy waterways. Occasionally, be greeted by brilliantly-coloured flowers.
Established in 1993, Orchid Country Club is a premier Golf & Country Club in Singapore with a rich heritage and culture. Its 27-hole course played host to the Singapore Open 1999 and the Handa Singapore Classic in 2010 and 2011.
Golf course :
The Club has three 9-hole courses. The 27-hole international championship golf course was designed under the guidance of late former President of Singapore, Mr Ong Teng Cheong, making it a unique beauty. Named after orchids, the Aranda, Vanda and Dendro courses feature acres of immaculately manicured fairways and greens.