Golf de Saint-Étienne, Golf course in Saint-Étienne, France
Golf de Saint-Étienne is an 18-hole course with a par of 72, laid out over roughly 5,600 metres of sloping ground. The terrain rises and falls across the round, so shots are played from uneven lies and the club selection changes from hole to hole.
The course opened in 1988 on the site of the former Charbonnière coal mine in Saint-Étienne, whose pits closed in the 1960s and 1970s. The layout was designed by architect Michel Gayon, who routed the fairways over the reclaimed spoil heaps and mining terrain.
The course sits in the hills above Saint-Étienne, and its name ties it to the city rather than to a single clubhouse. Local players use it for regular rounds and competitions, and the layout's changes in elevation shape how the course is played from hole to hole.
The course lies at an altitude of about 600 metres on the slopes above Saint-Étienne, so the terrain rolls and the wind can affect ball flight; allow extra time for the walk between greens and tees. The practice area has roughly 110 positions, many under cover, letting players train in rain or snow.
The practice range features about 110 positions with special covered areas for preparation during poor weather conditions. This setup allows players to work on their skills regardless of rain or snow.
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