Top 5 courses for me that I have played many times around the Le Touquet area: 1) Le Dunes - Golf d'Hardelot 10/10 2) Les Pins - Golf d'Hardelot 3) Belle Dune 4) La Foret 5) La Mer Le Touquet is a lovely town, beautiful beach and fantastic restaurants, plus the locals/residents are really polite and hospitable.
Been to Le Touquet 6 times since taking up golf 6 years ago. Really nice town, beach, bars and restaurants are fantastic. Playing Le Mer for first time this summer, hope it is good because after playing Les Dunes, Les Pins and Belle Dunes, it has a lot to live up to, as these three courses are superb. Also played La Foret, me personally thought that there were several average looking holes, especially the first 6 , but the golf course did get better. The New Club House and Golf Shop are probably the best though, club house and views from the 19th hole are not to shabby at Les Dunes and Les Pins. The change to the 18th hole at Les Dunes is awesome :0)
Good on you Ray for pointing out how irresponsible it would be to try and water a course when the conditions are dry. I like a natural golf course. If that means brown, firm, fast then it can be a ton of fun. Vice versa, if it's been a rainy season then grab some waterproofs and get on with it. Cheers
Cheers bruh. I've seen lots of people complaining about the issue during my time here at YGT and I'm never sure why. Obviously it's nice to have a lush, green course but I actually prefer the way the courses play when nature is allowed to run its course to a large extent. The management of water supplies isn't considered by some as well. Thanks for watching, Rory
Down Under Ray, driest continent in the world, so use to brown and running but do love a lush green one that's like carpet. That La Mer course looks stunning and how convenient right next to the hotel. Sorry couldn't resist.
Fully agree with you that France is a great golf destination. I *highly* recommend the two courses at Golf du Medoc near Bordeaux and there are a bunch of other good courses in the area. Would be great to see you all playing those
Yeh it's brilliant isn't it? Love Le Manoir...very different feel to many of the hotels we stay in on our travels. Feels like you're a guest in someone's house!
Love a bouncy fast course, throws the good players into a panic sometimes as have to change the game considerably. Great looking courses, cheers for another destination to consider. Cheer up Locks.
I like Mark like both types of course, I also think that the fast and running courses make you have to think a wee bit more with your shot/club selection. As for France it is a lovely golf destination, Would recommend it to everyone to give it a go i was lucky enough to celebrate joining the old gits club (60) with present from the family of spending 4 days at Saint Saens hotel and golf through you guys, using the same route as you Rory but about an hour further south. Loved every minute of it.
Course condition Q: I have loved playing this summer on a number of courses where they have been sun beaten. At Leeds Golf Club I drove the 326yd par 4! How can you not like that.It just brings another dynamic to the game to embrace and I wouldn't curse the club for not watering the fairways unless it caused some issues with them for future playability.
Haha fair enough Robbie! It's a great place to play golf...lots of other superb courses in the region too with the likes of Belle Dune, Wimereux, Hardelot Les Pins & Les Dunes etc etc all within easy reach. Email me at raymondo@yourgolftravel.com if you need any additional info bruh.
Email me at raymondo@yourgolftravel.com bruh if you need any info on setting up a trip! Belle Dune is a cool course but there are plenty more for you to try! ;-)
Bit of dry and brown is fairly normal for some places. Just another aspect to factor into your play.Thanks for showing the accomodation and off course stuff.This is especially helpfull when travelling with the better half.
Understand Mark...as long as greens are fairly receptive I love golf when the course has a bit of run to it. More scope to play different shots rather than just drop and stop.
Yup...Belle Dune is a cracking course too...not much in it between that and La Mer for me but maybe La Mer just shades it as I've played it a couple more times!
I love a fast and firm course mixed with greens that are a bit responsive. Not overly responsive if that makes sense. However you have nailed it there is other areas that need water before a golf course. Just cause it's brown doesn't mean it isn't in good nick :)
Exactly bruh! Brown is fine...as long as the greens are green that's about as much water as a course needs to use without going overboard and soaking the course all through the summer.
@@yourgolftravel I played el chapparal a few weeks back and it really took me by suprise how wet the course was. Kept thinking surely they are over watering this. In such an Arid area
you have the perfect job! currently trying to convince my mates to go France for long weekend. doubt ill make it this year but looks super convenient. lol
Good vlog, courses look great. Always struggle going from summer fast running, to autumn green and lush. Never take enough club! I have only done SW France, Seignosse and Moliets which are also nice courses.
Medoc Resort (near Bordeaux) is fabulous if you are in SW France again. I don't know if you organise tours in the area but would be more than worth a look.
I think I've only played about 7 in total in France so it would be an easy list to make! Haha...would love to play more out there. Maybe a video for the future!
Cafe des Sports where we always head for dinner is superb value for money...cracking food and very affordable. The clubhouse is good value for money too and the food is superb. Couldn't complain about either to be honest.
I like courses to be au natural up to a point. Tee boxes and greens for sure need watering, and courses need to be vigilant with GIR if the fairways are too dry and get cracked our really bare.
La Touquet is a place I haven’t been back to since I used to fly kites professionally. Hmm must get back there now I play golf very very unprofessionally ha ha.
Hey Rory, love your shows. Would you dare to do some different review where its not a total review of resorts, where its more about ranking the golf and not accomodation? Golf is for everyone these days i i for one couldnt Care less about Nice clubhouses and hotels compaired to the golf experience? How about best low budget best treats. Maybe just a different Way of ranking - just a thought
Calais to Le Touquet can be done in less than an hour bruh. Then Hardelot (video coming soon) is even less than that and other courses such as Wimereux are just 30 mins away. It's such an easy region to get to and from for golf!
Your Golf Travel excellent bruh. I often drive a few hours into France for my fishing trips so that’s a breeze. My pal finds it tricky leaving his kids so a trip to northern France is on the cards
Top 5 courses for me that I have played many times around the Le Touquet area:
1) Le Dunes - Golf d'Hardelot 10/10
2) Les Pins - Golf d'Hardelot
3) Belle Dune
4) La Foret
5) La Mer
Le Touquet is a lovely town, beautiful beach and fantastic restaurants, plus the locals/residents are really polite and hospitable.
Been to Le Touquet 6 times since taking up golf 6 years ago. Really nice town, beach, bars and restaurants are fantastic. Playing Le Mer for first time this summer, hope it is good because after playing Les Dunes, Les Pins and Belle Dunes, it has a lot to live up to, as these three courses are superb. Also played La Foret, me personally thought that there were several average looking holes, especially the first 6 , but the golf course did get better. The New Club House and Golf Shop are probably the best though, club house and views from the 19th hole are not to shabby at Les Dunes and Les Pins. The change to the 18th hole at Les Dunes is awesome :0)
As an American I'm jealous in Europes transportation infrastructure. Great golf vlog. Lots of tight Casey Niestat style edits in here
Lovely little setup with the Eurotunnel making it so easy...we are lucky!
@@yourgolftravel a tunnel? What's that? Merica... we gotta spend 700 billion on "defense" here, got no time for roads, trains, tunnels.
I always prefer brown and running over lush and green. It just makes it so much more interesting and fun.
I agree. It's why I love links golf so much!
Good on you Ray for pointing out how irresponsible it would be to try and water a course when the conditions are dry. I like a natural golf course. If that means brown, firm, fast then it can be a ton of fun.
Vice versa, if it's been a rainy season then grab some waterproofs and get on with it.
Cheers
Cheers bruh. I've seen lots of people complaining about the issue during my time here at YGT and I'm never sure why. Obviously it's nice to have a lush, green course but I actually prefer the way the courses play when nature is allowed to run its course to a large extent. The management of water supplies isn't considered by some as well.
Thanks for watching,
Rory
Down Under Ray, driest continent in the world, so use to brown and running but do love a lush green one that's like carpet. That La Mer course looks stunning and how convenient right next to the hotel. Sorry couldn't resist.
Super convenient Rob. Super convenient. ;-)
Fully agree with you that France is a great golf destination. I *highly* recommend the two courses at Golf du Medoc near Bordeaux and there are a bunch of other good courses in the area. Would be great to see you all playing those
We'd love to do more of France for sure. I'm off to the South of France soon so more videos to come from a different area!
I’ve been and played there and agree La Mer it’s a great stunning course . Definitely one of my favourites.
It's a beauty for sure...very unique.
Brings back lots of memories. Great courses and the food in that hotel is really good!
Yeh it's brilliant isn't it? Love Le Manoir...very different feel to many of the hotels we stay in on our travels. Feels like you're a guest in someone's house!
Love a bouncy fast course, throws the good players into a panic sometimes as have to change the game considerably. Great looking courses, cheers for another destination to consider. Cheer up Locks.
Haha he'll be OK Matt...he's a lovely boy really but sometimes golf just wins. All the time in fact.
I like Mark like both types of course, I also think that the fast and running courses make you have to think a wee bit more with your shot/club selection.
As for France it is a lovely golf destination, Would recommend it to everyone to give it a go i was lucky enough to celebrate joining the old gits club (60) with present from the family of spending 4 days at Saint Saens hotel and golf through you guys, using the same route as you Rory but about an hour further south. Loved every minute of it.
Ahh good stuff Andrew...glad to hear we could help with your bday weekend and that you enjoyed France as much as we do!
Thanks for watching,
Rory
Course condition Q: I have loved playing this summer on a number of courses where they have been sun beaten. At Leeds Golf Club I drove the 326yd par 4! How can you not like that.It just brings another dynamic to the game to embrace and I wouldn't curse the club for not watering the fairways unless it caused some issues with them for future playability.
Agreed Jez!
Love Le Mer, I got my first and only hole in one on the second in 2014. 3 iron off the white tees.
Don't tell Lockey that. He's still trying to figure out how not to hit it 70 yards right of that green. Haha. ;-)
Fast and firm with tight lines around the greens
Oooh yeh...so much fun when there's a bit of run on the ball!
A great montage , music and infos .
Cheers Marc...glad you enjoyed the video bruh!
Never been never really thought about it till now. Hummm could be on the bucket list now so so many choices
Haha fair enough Robbie! It's a great place to play golf...lots of other superb courses in the region too with the likes of Belle Dune, Wimereux, Hardelot Les Pins & Les Dunes etc etc all within easy reach. Email me at raymondo@yourgolftravel.com if you need any additional info bruh.
Great vlog as per usual Ray
Went to France a long time ago
I remember playing Belle Dune and I think Nampont
Love to go again
Email me at raymondo@yourgolftravel.com bruh if you need any info on setting up a trip! Belle Dune is a cool course but there are plenty more for you to try! ;-)
Great video bruh that place looks awesome, poor coach hope he starts enjoying golf again soon
Haha...he'll be OK. He's a lovely boy.
Bit of dry and brown is fairly normal for some places. Just another aspect to factor into your play.Thanks for showing the accomodation and off course stuff.This is especially helpfull when travelling with the better half.
No worries bruh...you guys thinking of heading over to France? Email me at raymondo@yourgolftravel.com iif you need any additional info.
Thanks will do, firstly sorting out when is going to be possible.
Lush n green rory for me love the yardage increase with brown courses but prefer the control of green courses.
Understand Mark...as long as greens are fairly receptive I love golf when the course has a bit of run to it. More scope to play different shots rather than just drop and stop.
Nice vid Rory.
Played both and stayed at the hotel.Wouldnt disagree with any of the comments but Belle Dune just down the road is still my favourite.
Yup...Belle Dune is a cracking course too...not much in it between that and La Mer for me but maybe La Mer just shades it as I've played it a couple more times!
good stuff Rory. really enjoyed this vlog. 👍🏻
Cheers Ian glad you enjoyed it bruh...ever considered / been to France for a golf holiday?
Great vlog as always Rory. France will definitely be considered for our next trip away👍👍
Good stuff Jeremy...you've got to enjoy Spain first though bruh! As always...you know where to find me if you need any info about France.
Your Golf Travel Don’t worry Spain trip will defo be enjoyable bruh!!!☀️🏌️♀️🍺👍
I love a fast and firm course mixed with greens that are a bit responsive. Not overly responsive if that makes sense. However you have nailed it there is other areas that need water before a golf course. Just cause it's brown doesn't mean it isn't in good nick :)
Exactly bruh! Brown is fine...as long as the greens are green that's about as much water as a course needs to use without going overboard and soaking the course all through the summer.
@@yourgolftravel I played el chapparal a few weeks back and it really took me by suprise how wet the course was. Kept thinking surely they are over watering this. In such an Arid area
Great video Ray, keep up the good work mate.
Thanks bruh.
you have the perfect job! currently trying to convince my mates to go France for long weekend. doubt ill make it this year but looks super convenient. lol
It's so easy Joe! Email me at raymondo@yourgolftravel.com if you need any additional info!
i like a course that goes with nature
Agreed David...love how much a golf course can change with the seasons. Brings yet another element to the game!
Fast and firm fairways but soft greens
Amen bruh. Perfect combo!
Good vlog, courses look great. Always struggle going from summer fast running, to autumn green and lush. Never take enough club! I have only done SW France, Seignosse and Moliets which are also nice courses.
I've played Seignosse too...great course!
Medoc Resort (near Bordeaux) is fabulous if you are in SW France again. I don't know if you organise tours in the area but would be more than worth a look.
Great stuff as ever Rory... Glad to see this as I'm about to book my next year's away day and have been debating northern France
More to come soon bruh! Course vlogs kicking off on Mark's channel very soon too.
@@yourgolftravel nice... They come out too quick for me. Still working through bovey Castle. Lol
Nice vlog bruh. Did anyone have a mare, on Le Mer! 😂
Oooooh yes! La Mer at La Mer over on Mark's channel soon! Haha #NotMentioningAnyNames ;-)
Go for brown !!! We can't waste water anymore. La mer is a great course, played it twice.
Yes I agree. Important to keep tees and greens watered but definitely need to be careful with water supplies. Also agree re La Mer. LOVE IT!
You’re welcome at golf de servanes anytime!
Thanks Robin...where abouts it that bruh?
can't remember if you ever did a top 5 must play courses in France in your previous trips?
I think I've only played about 7 in total in France so it would be an easy list to make! Haha...would love to play more out there. Maybe a video for the future!
Rory how many of these courses can you play without an official handicap...
I have never been asked for a handicap, much less a handicap certificate at any course I've played for work. Of which there are quite a few! ;-)
La mer looks fantastic Ray.!!!
How do food prices compare.?? At clubhouse and in town
Cafe des Sports where we always head for dinner is superb value for money...cracking food and very affordable. The clubhouse is good value for money too and the food is superb. Couldn't complain about either to be honest.
Your Golf Travel cheers Ray
Dan @8:45 “more my eye where you can shape it “through” the trees😂
Haha...under them more like. ;-)
Or for Raymundo and me...into them :)
Tres Bon Raymond!!
Merci beaucoup mon ami. ;-)
Please make some snooker videos. I would love to see the Muppets play a few complete frames.
Your Snooker Travel...I like it. ;-)
Who had the Le Mer? The way Coach played at St Mellion on Parfield's channel I guess it cold be him!
Haha...course vlogs coming soon on Mark's channel. You'll just have to wait and see bruh... ;-)
I like courses to be au natural up to a point. Tee boxes and greens for sure need watering, and courses need to be vigilant with GIR if the fairways are too dry and get cracked our really bare.
Yes I agree. Water the essentials but definitely important not to get greedy! Cheers for your post Paul.
Rory
La Touquet is a place I haven’t been back to since I used to fly kites professionally. Hmm must get back there now I play golf very very unprofessionally ha ha.
Defo Oggie...great place to play!
Hey Rory, love your shows.
Would you dare to do some different review where its not a total review of resorts, where its more about ranking the golf and not accomodation?
Golf is for everyone these days i i for one couldnt Care less about Nice clubhouses and hotels compaired to the golf experience?
How about best low budget best treats.
Maybe just a different Way of ranking - just a thought
Kind of my job to show off the accommodation too bruh.
Rory have you ever seen mark and Stuart cink in the same room??
I have not.
How long is the drive from Calais bruh?
Calais to Le Touquet can be done in less than an hour bruh. Then Hardelot (video coming soon) is even less than that and other courses such as Wimereux are just 30 mins away. It's such an easy region to get to and from for golf!
Your Golf Travel excellent bruh. I often drive a few hours into France for my fishing trips so that’s a breeze.
My pal finds it tricky leaving his kids so a trip to northern France is on the cards
Love the inclusion of the town bro.
Thanks Eddie. I'll be sure to bring the camera out and about on future trips too!
Fast and firm. #dropmyoff
Hell to the yeh Andre! #BumpMyRun
#getupdan
Get the hell UP Dan. ;-)
Looks like Matt had a good day! #down15chromies
Hmmm...course vlogs start soon on Mark's channel...I'll leave it you y'all to judge how Matt got on. ;-)
Love those teenage arms!!! Lol 😂
He's a lovely but grump boy. Haha ;-)
Was Matt tired or pissed......... or was his golf just that bad!? 😱🙈😂
The France videos come out soon bruh...you'll see. ;-)
Your Golf Travel 🙈 #PrayForCoach 😂😂
Lush and green. If I'm going to travel to a golf resort, I want to play on green grass not brown thatch.