National Golf Course

Golf National Albatros

Voted as one of the best designs in the world, this is an outstanding course. And despite causing scoring concern for the world’s best players, they vote it as their second favourite on the European Tour. The Hubert Chesneau design focuses on meandering fairways with stadium-like mounds and demands at least one good shot every hole. Not for the faint-hearted or those with only four balls in their bag! Catch the flags in a good position and on a calm day, you could nearly play to your handicap but watch out for when the greenkeeper is in a bad mood or when the wind blows – only then do you realise how good the pros really are. Sensational!

Golf National Aigle

Of the same “stadium course” mould as its famous sister but less difficult and more open so it’s perfect for a warm-up or for less ambitious players. There’s a slick welcome in the renovated clubhouse and the restaurant and bar offer excellent value. Both courses are mostly flat walking. For the novice,  there is a very good nine-hole course and golf academy. Nine miles south of Versailles.

• Albatros - Par 72. - 6897 yards. Slope 143
• Aigle - Par 71. - 6557 yards. Slope 124

• Buggies - None available -
• Restaurants - 'Le Tee Time' 'Le Fairplay and 'Le Côté Jardin' open for lunch

• Creme de la Creme & Park -