La Bretesche Golf club France

La Bretesche Golf Course

Golf de La Bretesche, Missillac, Brittany, France

La Bretesche golf club has one of the most famous courses in the whole of France. Made famous by its wonderful chateau, the course lives up to all expectations.

The first six holes roll through a dense pine forest that reminds you of some of the famous pine forest courses in Surrey. You are then treated to the most inspiring views, of the chateau, during the next five holes.

Holes twelve to fifteen are again through the forest, and the remaining three holes move nicely towards the clubhouse and past the chateau again.

La Bretesche also boasts a wonderful four star hotel, and over twenty Breton style country cottages (Self Catering).

La Bretesche golf club holds high standards throughout the resort. These are also displayed in the club house, practice range and the Hotels restaurant which is renowned as one of the best in Southern Brittany.

Course Review

Hole 1 is a Par 4 at 347 (Metres) from the White Tees and S.I.15
La Bretesche starts of with a Par four that is not too long and downhill. The green is on the left hand side and a smart bunker is placed on the right of the fairway to stop you having a good look at it. The green is protected by two bunkers either side and don’t go too long on your approach as the dense forest will eat you ball.

Hole 2 is a Par 4 at 366 (Metres) from the White Tees and S.I.5
A straight and wide fairway awaits you but don’t hook into the dense forest on the right. There are no bunkers on the fairway but two bunkers guard the elevated green that slopes towards you.

Hole 3 is a Par 3 at 150 (Metres) from the White Tees and S.I.17
The first Par 3 at La Bretesche is fairly straight forward and the green is protected by two bunkers and wooded pine trees.

Hole 4 is a Par 5 at 443 (Metres) from the White Tees and S.I.9
This Par 5 is a dogleg right and just left of the fairway is a big bunkers hiding under the trees. There is another small bunker at the dogleg and two bunkers, again, guard this green.

Hole 5 is a Par 4 at 384(Metres) from the White Tees and S.I.11
A straight Par 4 that has the green on the left hand side so a draw is an ideal tee shot. However, a bunker on the left side of the fairway will trap you if not accurate.

Hole 6 is a Par 3 at 201 (Metres) from the White Tees and S.I.13
This is the longest Par 3 at La Bretesche and plays over 200 yards so a 3 wood is needed for some. The green slopes from back to front and is protected by the mandatory two bunkers.

Hole 7 is a Par 4 at 401 (Metres) from the White Tees and S.I.1
Golf in Brittany now comes alive as you tee off by the side of the Chateau. Take in the views but don’t forget that this is the hardest hole. The trees and forest are not so dense on this part of the course and you can try and cut the corner on this dogleg left. Be careful as its uphill and there is a bunker left side of the fairway so your drive will not go too far. You are treated at the green as there are three bunkers guarding this.

Hole 8 is a Par 4 at 384 (Metres) from the White Tees and S.I.3
Water comes into play for the first time at Le Bretesche. Aim for the tall palm trees and try and draw around the vicious dogleg left. The second shot is over a small valley and the bunkers are now growing in number, four here protect the long narrow green.

Hole 9 is a Par 5 at 444 (Metres) from the White Tees and S.I.7
This is the signature hole at La Bretesche and a good chance to make the green in two. It’s an uphill drive that will roll on a bit if you make the peak. Careful at the green because whilst you are admiring the chateau the green can catch you out as it rises and falls all over the place. The bunkers at the green can punish you as well!. Golf in France would surely be weaker without this hole.

Hole 10 is a Par 4 at 329 (Metres) from the White Tees and S.I.14
There is a small pond to the right that should not interfere with you drive. This is a dogleg right and there are bunkers on the right to stop you cutting the corner, so keep left to have a good look at the green.

Hole 11 is a Par 4 at 379 (Metres) from the White Tees and S.I.2
Now you go back into the forest. This is a fairly straight forward hole that only hold a S.I. 2 value because it’s quite narrow. However, it does have a difficult green that is very undulating.

Hole 12 is a Par 4 at 358 (Metres) from the White Tees and S.I.6
A slight dogleg right and if you can fade a drive past the last tree you will be fine. There is a tiny green but if you chip in from the left hand bunker like me you will be fine.

Hole 13 is a Par 5 at 479 (Metres) from the White Tees and S.I.4
This is La Bretesche’s longest hole and a candidate for you longest drive competition. It’s a lovely inviting fairway and two straight shots should get you to the green in two. The green slopes from right to left and there is a dangerous bunker just on the right side.

Hole 14 is a Par 4 at 320 (Metres) from the White Tees and S.I.16
This is a shot par 4 that has a huge bunker across the fairway that stops you being too greedy with your tee shot. Again two bunkers at the green are ready to trap any loose approach shot.

Hole 15 is a Par 3 at 160 (Metres) from the White Tees and S.I.12
This tree lined par 3 has three bunkers to keep you thinking but with an accurate tee shot you should make par.

Hole 16 is a Par 5 at 452 (Metres) from the White Tees and S.I.8
The last par 5 at Le Bretesche has a big wide faced bunker on the right of the fairway. Stay to the left on your second shot as there is a danger of being blocked by the big oak tree on the right.

Hole 17 is a Par 3 at 160 (Metres) from the White Tees and S.I.10
The 17th is probably the best Par 3 at Le Bretesche. You sit on the tee high above the green and if you manage to hit it you will have a difficult putt as its probably the hardest green on the course. Very ‘snake’ like and super undulating.

Hole 18 is a Par 4 at 258 (Metres) from the White Tees and S.I.18
The shortest par 4 is inviting to have a go at the green. However, a series of three bunkers are strategically placed to warn you off. One just about 40 yards from the green, one more that acts as a collar at the front of the green. Just incase you try to go long there is a hidden one at the rear on the right. I spent four of my shots in the bunkers on this hole.

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