Golf Club Grand Saint-Emilionnais

Grand Saint-Emilionnais Golf Club is a championship course designed by renowned architect Tom Doak, located in a valley near Saint-Emilion in Bordeaux, France. Situated 10 kilometers from the medieval village of Saint-Emilion and surrounded by century-old oak trees and vineyards, the course offers a unique blend of French elegance and British golf traditions.

Doak's signature minimalist design philosophy is evident throughout the layout, which emerges naturally from the terrain with subtle contouring and minimal earthwork. The course features varied relief and majestic trees as key design elements, with panoramic views over the valley from the clubhouse. The setting incorporates the historic 19th-century Château de Goffre and overlooks Montaigne's former estate in the distance.

The 100-hectare estate combines the golf course with residential components and recreational facilities. The course has received significant international recognition, including ranking as the 3rd Best Golf Course in France by Golf Digest USA and selection among the 9 Most Anticipated New Golf Courses Worldwide by Golf Magazine USA. Critics have praised it as a masterpiece of modern golf architecture that respects and enhances its magnificent natural landscape without compromise.