A guide to clubs open to visitors to the Dordogne Perigord: Spoilt for choice!
Château des Vigiers, Monestier
This outstanding and unique course is situated amid rolling vineyards and it even has its own lake. There are 3 x 9-hole courses designed by Donald Steel, all with varying slopes and offering 27 flexible holes in total. There is also a 6-hole initiation course.
Low season fees (1 Oct - 30 April) : 55 €. High season fees (1 May - 30 Sep) : 75 €. Several special offers are also available. Individual lessons available. Driving range. Buggies for hire.
Château des Vigiers also boasts a 4 * hotel, bar (also serves bar snacks), 2 restaurants, a beauty centre for massages, sauna, hamman and Jacuzzi. Terrace. Heated, outdoor swimming pool. Fly fishing, tennis and cycling.
Château des Vigiers
24240 Monestier
Tel : 05.53.61.50.33
www.vigiers.fr
golf@vigiers.com
- Situated on the D18 between Sainte-Foy-la-Grande and Eymet, 8 km from Saint-Foy railway station and 20 km from Bergerac airport. 85 km from Bordeaux airport.
Château les Merles, Mouleydier
The Château and course are situated on the edge of the magnificent Liorac forest amid the Bergerac vineyards. The property spans 20 hectares and offers a 3000 m, 9-hole course, par 35, which requires technique and skill. Suitable for all levels with water and bunkers. The greens are considered to be some of the best in the region. A driving range and practice area with bunker are also available. Lessons for individuals or groups of all levels available to members and non-members.
Château les Merles is also a very pleasant hotel with stylish restaurant (afternoon tea is very pleasant on the terrace), tennis court and outdoor swimming pool.
Château les Merles
Tuilières
24520 Mouleydier
Tel : 05.53.63.13.42
www.lesmerles.com
info@lesmerles.com
- Situated 10 mins from bergerac airport, direction Sarlat
Villeneuve-sur-Lot Golf & Country Club
Not quite in the Dordogne but worth a mention anyway !
Situated in rolling countryside just north of Villeneuve-sur-Lot, this course is surrounded by plum orchards and fields of sunflowers with magnificent views in all directions.
The 18-hole championship course is widely recognised as the region’s most challenging course and higher handicap players will enjoy a satisfying and rewarding round.
Under new ownership, an exciting plan is in progress to develop the facility into a prestigious and highly regarded Golf and Country Club offering year round activities.
Already there are a wide range of facilities for members and visitors including a restaurant, driving range, 2 practice putting greens (one with practice bunker and approach area), swimming pool, tennis court and pro-shop as well as a full-time, resident teaching professional. Luxurious apartments overlooking the first fairway are available for rent. VSL G & C Club is in an unrivalled position. Your day spent at the course is guaranteed to be a truly enjoyable and memorable golfing experience.
- Bring this article with you when you come to play this summer and we will be pleased to offer you a free green fee for every 3 purchased *
Villeneuve-sur-Lot Golf & Country Club
La Menuisière
47290 Castelnaud-de-Gratecambe
Tel : 05.53.01.60.19
www.vslgolf.com
info@vslgolf.com
- Situated 30 minutes south of Bergerac airport on the N21
Golf de St. Rémy, St. Méard de Gurçon
Newly opened driving range (220 metres) for both practiced golfers and complete beginners. Eight well-proportioned covered bays with top quality t-mats. Club house with toilet facilities and small golf boutique. Golf lessons with a professional golfing instructor available, by appointment only (English spoken).
* NEW THIS SUMMER. Hot snacks and drinks available all day (bottled beer and wine available with meals).
Bucket of 80 balls - 5.50 €, 40 balls - 3.50 €. Golf clubs available for adults and children (right and left-handed) free of charge.
Open form April to October 2008, 10 am to 10 pm all day. From November 2008 to March 2009 open on Wednesdays from midday to 5 pm and 10 am to dusk at the weekends.
Golf de St. Rémy
24610 St. Méard de Gurçon
Tel : 05.53.80.09.08 or 06.26.59.92.00 (Gerard)
www.DordogneBreak.com
- Situated on the D708, 4.5 km north of St. Méard de Gurçon and south of Montpon.
Other golf courses...
1) Domaine de Rochebois (9)
Route du Château de Montfort
24200 Vitrac-Sarlat
Tel : 05.53.31.52.52
www.rochebois.com
info@rochebois.com
2) Domaine de Saltgourde (18)
24430 Marsac-sur-l’Isle
Périgueux
Tel : 05.53.53.02.35
www.golfdeperigueux.free.fr
golfpgx@wanadoo.fr
3) Souillac Golf and Country Club (18)
Lachapelle-Auzac
46300 Souillac
Tel : 05.65.27.56.00
www.souillaccountryclub.com
Just over the border !
4) Manoir de Longeveau (9)
16390 Pillac
Aubeterre
Tel : 05.45.98.55.13
www.longeveau.com
info@longeveau.com
Another one just over the border !
5) Les Mirandes (18)
Eyrenville
24560 Plaisance
Issigeac
Tel : 05.53.57.42.89
www.lesmirandesgolf.com
welcome@lesmirandesgolf.com
6) L’Oliverie (18)
24170 Siorac-en-Périgord
Tel : 05.53.30.22.69
www.golfdelolivarie.com
contact@golfdeloliverie.com
7) Golf de la Forge (9)
Route de Belvès
24170 Siorac-en-Périgord
Tel : 05.53.31.99.76
www.golfdelaforge.com
contact@golfdelaforge.com
8) Domaine de la Marterie (9)
La Marterie
24260 St. Felix de Reilhac
Tel : 05.53.05.61.00
www.marterie.fr
marteriegolf@aol.com
9) Centre de Golf Bergeracois
Driving range
ZA La Valade
Route de la Beylive (D13)
24100 Bergerac
Tel : 05.53.58.87.18
www.guide-du-perigord.com
centredegolfbergeracois@wanadoo.fr
10) Swin Golf
La Borie Blanche
24240 Pomport
Tel : 05.53.73.02.45
www.laborieblanche.com
ejlojeda@laborieblanche.com
11) Golf de la Lande (9)
Domaine de la Lande
24410 Servanches (off the St.Aulaye-Echourgnac road)
Tel : 05.53.80.45.32
12) Swin golf de la Peyrière
La Peyrière
24590 St.Genies
Tel : 05.53.31.57.00
www.soleil-en-perigord.com
soleilpg@club-internet.fr
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