The site was originally planted with Poplar hedges renowned for their wind shielding qualities. These were cleverly used by the courses architectural duo to carve out the available space into independent fairways.

At Chateaublanc Golf Course, the layout was designed by Gery Watine and Thierry Sprecher. It features some 30 odd bunkers with soft curves, and these are used to protect small greens, some of which are at the 6th, 14th and 15th holes and these are also perched on slopes. There are also ditches, ponds and reservoirs at this golf course.

The outward and homeward loops cross over in front of the somber Clubhouse, set in an ancient, solidly built sheepfold. The holes nearest the club are set on open ground, dotted with occasional shrubs and young trees planted after the clubs first tournament the "Coupe des Plantations". The profits from which were used to embellish the courses stock of Mediterranean trees and plants.

The sites of "Chateaublanc" and "Chateauvert" date back to the 12th century and are located on a line of defence running from Sorgue to Bonpas, famous for its Carthuisain monastery. Although "Chateauvert" still exists "Chateaublanc" disappeared when the adjacent airport was built.

The Provence Golf Pass is available for this Golf Course

Chateaublanc Golf Course Description

1st hole
Requires a good straight drive to take the ditch out of play that crosses the fairway.

2nd hole
A straight forward hole that offers scenic views early on in the course.

3rd hole
Accurate tee shot required onto an island green surrounded by water.

4th hole
An accurate second shot is needed as there is water either side of the green.

5th hole
Short Par 4, to the dogleg left. Drive over a ditch but if you are too long you are in trees. The green is up turned dish with water on the left and on the rear.

6th hole
Longish Par 3, upturned dish green guarded by two bunkers.

7th hole
A simple hole were even a novice golfer should make Par 3.

8th hole
Out of bounds all down the right again an upturned green.

9th hole
Good tee shots required through trees.

10th hole
An easy Par 5 which should be made by most golfers.

11th hole
Lonish Par 3 with the green well guarded with bunkers.

12th hole
The main cause for concern on this hole is the drive through the trees then it becomes mostly straightforward.

13th hole
Again not a difficult hole and a par 4 should be made by most.

14th hole
You must first select the right club to hit this elevated green.

15th hole
All the danger on this hole is around the greenwith water on the left and two bunkers on the right.

16th hole
The main problem on this hole is the drive over the water.

17th hole
Good par 5, were a long accurate drive is required as there is water on both sides with a narrow fairway. This hole can break a good card so beware.

18th hole
Easy closing hole that can bring you back.

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Chateaublanc Golf Course South of France