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Jeff Spittel

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France in September: Suggestions?
« on: July 07, 2009, 09:52:08 AM »
Going to be in Paris for a few days in September. I should have a chance to get out on a few week days, but understand that Morfortaine is probably out of the question.

Can anyone speak to the difficulty of getting on St. Germain and/or Chantilly? Are there any other must see courses in the area?
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Ally Mcintosh

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Re: France in September: Suggestions?
« Reply #1 on: July 07, 2009, 10:19:07 AM »
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Patrick Kiser

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Re: France in September: Suggestions?
« Reply #2 on: July 07, 2009, 10:22:42 AM »
Jeff,

There's a good review of St.Germain in the courses by country section.

http://golfclubatlas.com/courses-by-country/france/saintgermain1
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Jamie Barber

Re: France in September: Suggestions?
« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2009, 10:36:33 AM »
Heard nothing but good things about Les Bordes - but hard to get on nowadays I think (and a bit out of town)

http://www.top100golfcourses.co.uk/htmlsite/productdetails.asp?id=480
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Scott Warren

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Re: France in September: Suggestions?
« Reply #4 on: July 07, 2009, 10:41:12 AM »
Les Bordes is accessible, but it's hit and miss. Basically, they have a member who loves hosting outsiders, but it all just depends if your visit coincides with him being around.

The contact is Mark Vickery: mark.vickery@lesbordes.com - a really friendly guy who was very helpful when I was trying to arrange a visit.

Le Bordes is just outside Orleans, 90 minutes south of Paris.

Le Golf National is closer (just south of Versailles - 40 mins from Paris), more easily accessed, and just hosted the French Open this week.
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Rich Goodale

Re: France in September: Suggestions?
« Reply #5 on: July 07, 2009, 11:29:28 AM »
Even thinking about playing golf when you have a few days in Paris is like looking for gourmet restaurants or hot women when you find yourself in Bandon or Mullen.  Priorities, man, priorities!
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Tom Birkert

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Re: France in September: Suggestions?
« Reply #6 on: July 07, 2009, 11:41:36 AM »
I think Chantilly are quite accommodating about visitors during the week - their phone number is + 03 44 57 04 43 or contact@golfdechantilly.com

My favourite course in continental Europe is Morfontaine, but securing an invite there is incredibly hard.

Both are lovely courses and are about 35 mins from Paris and can be reached by train and taxi or car.

Good luck!
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Bob_Huntley

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Re: France in September: Suggestions?
« Reply #7 on: July 07, 2009, 01:17:37 PM »
Jeff,

I am in the office. Give me a call at 831-622-4771 and I can do something for you at St. Germain.

Bob
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Bill_McBride

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Re: France in September: Suggestions?
« Reply #8 on: July 07, 2009, 05:30:03 PM »
Quote from: Rich Goodale on July 07, 2009, 11:29:28 AM
Even thinking about playing golf when you have a few days in Paris is like looking for gourmet restaurants or hot women when you find yourself in Bandon or Mullen.  Priorities, man, priorities!

I second that emotion!  I spent a week last September in Paris with my lovely wife and never once thought about golf or even logged onto GCA.com.

It's that kind of place.  But, chacun a son gout.  (Wish I knew where to find those cool accents)
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Scott Warren

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Re: France in September: Suggestions?
« Reply #9 on: July 07, 2009, 05:35:26 PM »
Paris is over-priced and overrated. I'm back there for my third visit on Saturday and I can't wait to pick up the car and get into the countryside on Monday. Next time we go back for any period of time, my missus can have the city, I'll play some golf.
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Bill_McBride

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Re: France in September: Suggestions?
« Reply #10 on: July 07, 2009, 05:44:57 PM »
Quote from: Scott Warren on July 07, 2009, 05:35:26 PM
Paris is over-priced and overrated. I'm back there for my third visit on Saturday and I can't wait to pick up the car and get into the countryside on Monday. Next time we go back for any period of time, my missus can have the city, I'll play some golf.

I'll agree with the over-priced part!
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John Sabino

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Re: France in September: Suggestions?
« Reply #11 on: July 07, 2009, 06:00:29 PM »
Jeff - I agree with Tom that Chantilly shouldn't be that hard, your pro should be able to help you get on. Also agree, that Mortontaine is a once-in-a-lifetime deal but very very hard to get. John
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Jeff Spittel

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Re: France in September: Suggestions?
« Reply #12 on: July 08, 2009, 09:12:02 AM »
Quote from: Rich Goodale on July 07, 2009, 11:29:28 AM
Even thinking about playing golf when you have a few days in Paris is like looking for gourmet restaurants or hot women when you find yourself in Bandon or Mullen.  Priorities, man, priorities!


That's a solid point, Rich. I'm like a crack head.
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Ron Csigo

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Re: France in September: Suggestions?
« Reply #13 on: July 08, 2009, 08:46:56 PM »
Quote from: Jeff Spittel on July 08, 2009, 09:12:02 AM
Quote from: Rich Goodale on July 07, 2009, 11:29:28 AM
Even thinking about playing golf when you have a few days in Paris is like looking for gourmet restaurants or hot women when you find yourself in Bandon or Mullen.  Priorities, man, priorities!


That's a solid point, Rich. I'm like a crack head.

Don't feel bad Jeff.  My wife and I are also heading to Paris in September and my sticks are coming with me.  I hope to get in a round at St. Germain as well knowing that Morfontaine is the impossible.
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Steve Lang

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Re: France in September: Suggestions?
« Reply #14 on: July 08, 2009, 09:35:18 PM »
 8) I for one see no reason to lug golf clubs to Europe.. you can allways rent, and it gives you a good reason to spend some time discussing things with the course folks..

Assuming you've never been there, take the train down to Versailles.. get Royal..

check the price of LeGrandeMac..
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Chris DeNigris

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Re: France in September: Suggestions?
« Reply #15 on: July 08, 2009, 09:43:19 PM »
The Chunnel?
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Ron Csigo

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Re: France in September: Suggestions?
« Reply #16 on: July 15, 2009, 02:38:52 PM »
Does anyone know if Morfontaine allows visitors to come out and see the course?
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Jim Nugent

Re: France in September: Suggestions?
« Reply #17 on: July 15, 2009, 05:11:06 PM »
Any courses worth playing in southern France? 
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Rich Goodale

Re: France in September: Suggestions?
« Reply #18 on: July 15, 2009, 05:12:09 PM »
Quote from: Jim Nugent on July 15, 2009, 05:11:06 PM
Any courses worth playing in southern France? 

St. Jean de Monts in the Vendee.
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Alfonso Erhardt

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Re: France in September: Suggestions?
« Reply #19 on: July 16, 2009, 08:23:23 AM »
Jim,

In the southwest (Biarritz area) there are a few: Chiberta (Simpson), Hossegor (Colt and Morrison), Chantaco (Colt), Biarritz (Dunn), Moliets (Trent Jones) and Seignosse (Von Hagge).

I like the classics better, especially Chiberta and Hossegor, but all of them are quite interesting.

Regards,
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