PUTT PUTT CHAMPIONSHIP

Description

The PUTT PUTT CHAMPIONSHIP takes place on August 25, 2026, at Golf des Volcans. This open individual event uses Stableford scoring, rewarding players for points earned on each hole rather than traditional stroke count. The format makes for an engaging competition accessible to golfers of all skill levels.

Golf des Volcans

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Golf des Volcans is an 18-hole championship course located in Orcines, France, within a UNESCO-classified site. The main course, Les Bruyères, is a par 72 layout measuring 6,495 meters from the championship tees, featuring generous fairways, natural hazards, and multi-tiered greens suitable for both professionals and high-handicap amateurs. The course is set amid pine and birch trees interspersed with heather on rolling terrain. Two additional nine-hole courses complement the facility. Le Pariou is a compact par 28 course of 1,377 meters comprising eight par 3s and one par 4, offering technical challenges. Les Fougères provides a second nine-hole option with target-golf design and more pronounced elevation changes. The facility includes comprehensive practice amenities with 40 practice stations (15 covered), three putting greens, and bunkers. A clubhouse with full services, pro shop, and meeting facilities complete the complex. The course is situated in a tranquil setting within a natural landscape characteristic of the volcanic region.