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Paris & Île-de-France, France
Golf de Saint-Cloud
A Harry Colt classic in the hills west of Paris, hosting the French Open more times than any other course.
Course overview
Golf de Saint-Cloud was laid out by Harry S. Colt in 1913 on a wooded hillside in the Hauts-de-Seine, just minutes from central Paris. The Vert Course stretches to 5,894 metres and threads between mature oaks and beeches, with tight driving corridors and small, well-defended greens that demand precision over power. The club has hosted the French Open on numerous occasions and retains a traditional, members-club atmosphere seldom found this close to a capital city.
The essentials
- Architect
- Harry S. Colt
- Established
- 1913
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 5,894 m
- Handicap
- HCP 0–24
- Location
- Île-de-France, France
Character & atmosphere
A tight, tree-lined parkland that rewards accurate driving and precise approach play. The rolling terrain creates uneven lies throughout, and the compact greens punish anything but a well-struck iron.
Highlights
Why play here
- Designed by Harry S. Colt, opened in 1913.
- A challenging round for golfers who enjoy a proper test.
Practical guidance
Plan your visit
How to get there
Orly Airport is the more convenient option for Saint-Cloud, west of Paris. CDG has more international connections; take the RER B to Paris and then the RER C or a taxi west. Car hire from either airport is straightforward.
Where to stay
Paris is the obvious base for Île-de-France golf, combining Le Golf National and the other region's courses with one of the world's most rewarding city experiences. Allow time for traffic to and from the courses, particularly Le Golf National south of the city.
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