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The best Golf Clubs and courses for golf holidays in Biarritz; including Seignosse, Chiberta, Hossegor, Moliets, Arcangues, Makila and San Sebastien.

Biarritz - Le Phare Architect: W. Dunn (1888). 18 holes: 5,376m: par 69.

Practically in the centre of town and right beside the Régina hotel. A beautifully manicured course where cunning and guile, rather than length, is required as you play through the avenues of pines. Great views over the town on the front nine.
The original Biarritz Golf Club with a membership of the great and good of the Basque country.

Makila (Bassusary) Architect: R. Roquemore (1992). 18 holes: 6,176m: par 72.

Against the background of the Pyrenees; a rolling wooded course with water featuring on many holes on the lower sections of both halves. Back nine crosses under the dual carriageway between 10 and 11 then back for the 18th up toteh Clubhouse. There are a couple of steep climbs around the turn, so it may well be worth considering a buggy.

Arcangues Architect: R. Fream (1991). 18 holes: 6,142m: par 72.

A great variety to the holes with fairways that swoop through wooded hills and skirt around the lakes. Play early so that you can make the most of the lovely, rustic clubhouse where excellent lunches are served on the sunny terasse with the glorious backdrop of the Pyrenees.

Seignosse Architect: R. Von Hagge (1989). 18 holes: 6,127m: par 72.
Undoubtedly one of the best courses in France. A great test of anyone's golf: tight fairways wriggle through the pines, island greens await and deep bunkers defend.
Should definitely be played at least once in your career and well worth the 45-minute drive north from Biarritz: hotel on site for addicts!

Moliets
Architect: R. Trent-Jones (1989).
18 + 9 holes: 6,172m: par 73.
Similar to Seignosse but more generous in width off the Tee. Remarkable stretch of five holes out by - practically on - the seashore. Some long walks from Green to Tee so worth thinking about a buggy.
Has hosted the European Tour Qualifying School finals in recent years.

Hossegor Architect: T. Morrison (1930). 18 holes: 6,001m: par 71.
The original Basque classic set in natural golf terrain. Private Members Club where Olazabal has often been spotted practising. Not as long perhaps as some modern courses, but easily walkable and a great "Club" atmosphere.

Chiberta Architect: T. Simpson (1927). 18 holes: 5,650m: par 71.
Another very private Club. On the coast just to the North of town. Half the course is genuine links beside the sea-wall, the other half plays through the pine forests.

Chantaco
Architect: H.S. Colt (1928).
18 holes: 5,833m: par 70.
To the South of Biarritz, close to St. Jean de Luz, a very British feeling course as it was designed by Harry Colt in his inimitable style. Mainly through woodland on the upper section with water coming into play as the holes close in on the flatter land around the fine pink Clubhouse.
One of Biarritz's better kept secrets...

Other courses to consider

La Nivelle: A small, friendly Club, with a quaint course that even includes a disused quarry as a rather prominent hazard! A real local's club where you will feel the warmth of the Basque sporting spirit.

Fontarrabie (Real San Sebastian): Over the border into Spain, yet just half-an-hour from Biarritz. Very private Members Club with a well thought out course over mildly hilly terrain.

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5 nights at the Louisiane Hotel in Single rooms with golf at Le Phare, Seignosse, Arcangues and Chiberta and a hire-car:

£642.00 in April, May, June September & October 2012

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