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16. Domaine de Taulane, France
Designed by golf champion, Gary Player, Domaine
de Taulane golf course is located at the foot of the
mountains in the heart of Provençal nature, a short drive
away from Grasse in France. If you are seeking serenity,
this course is the place to be, surrounded by 120
hectares of lush countryside complete with seven lakes,
in the heart of the beautiful Gorges du Verdon. Domaine
de Taulane is a diverse golf course that accommodates
for both beginners and experienced golfers. Offering
moments of relaxation, learning, and new challenges,
whether it be a personal one or in a competition.
15. Kawana Golf Club (Fuji Course), Japan
Established in 1936, the Fuji Course at Kawana Hotel Golf
Course was designed by C.H. Alison and is abundant
in rich history and traditions. The 18 hole course is set
upon a stunning landscape, flanked by a variety of deep
bunkers that never fails to fascinate golfers from all
over the world. Fuji Course hosts the annual Fuki-Sankei
Ladies Classic Tournament which is a challenge for all
professional golfers. The scenery is spectacular if you
think the pictures are stunning, wait until you see it for
yourself!
14. Real Club Valderrama, Spain
Real Club Valderrama is located in Sotogrande,
Andalucia, the largest and southern-most region of
Spain. Valderrama has been consistently ranked as #1
in Continental Europe since the late 80’s and has been
included in the Top 100 in the World since 1999. The
course was designed in 1974 by Robert Trent Jones
Snr, one of the great golf course architects, and was
originally known as Las Aves (Sotogrande New). The Par
71 Championship Course measures 6,356 meters from the
professional tees. The fairways have been described by
top pros and leading golf writers as the best in Europe,
if not the world. It is not an easy course – nor was it
intended to be. It is designed so as to call forth thought
and precision for every shot.
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