Golf Country Club Cannes-Mougins ☆ Follow

Located in the Valmasque forest in Mougins, the Golf Country Club Cannes-Mougins is an 18-hole, par 72 course measuring 6,211 meters from the white tees with a slope rating of 145. Originally designed by Harry Colt, the layout was remodeled in the 1970s by Peter Allis and Dave Thomas, and later revisited by architects Tom Mackenzie and Ebert to update the greens, bunkers, and woodland. The course is situated in a protected, wooded environment near the Mediterranean, featuring slightly undulating terrain, numerous water obstacles, and a river crossing the fairways. The difficulty of the course is characterized by its complex and fast greens, which are particularly well protected, alongside the natural challenges posed by the hilly landscape and water hazards. The club has a rich history, having been conceived in 1923 and officially born a few years later, with founding members including Prince Pierre of Monaco and the Aga Khan. The clubhouse itself is a historic 17th-century oil press building with a period water tower in the Provencal style. The course has a significant tournament history, hosting the Cannes Open for 14 years. This flagship competition on the European circuit ran from 1979 to 1994, becoming part of the European circuit calendar from 1984. Prestigious players such as Greg Norman, Severiano Ballesteros, and Ian Woosnam have competed on the fairways during this period. The club also holds the silver label of the "Golf for Biodiversity" program, awarded in 2021 by the FFGolf and the National Museum of Natural History.