Golf d'Orléans-Donnery, 18-hole golf course in Donnery, France
Golf d'Orléans-Donnery is an 18-hole course that winds through forest paths and open spaces with varied terrain throughout. The ground rises and falls at different points, creating distinct playing conditions across the layout.
The golf d'Orléans-Donnery was created in 1956 on the initiative of American troops stationed around Orléans after World War II. Trent Jones, then an American NATO colonel in Orléans, drew the nine outbound holes; Olivier Van der Vinck designed the nine return holes. The course lies in the park of the château de la Touche, north of the Loire and east of Orléans.
The course lies in the park of the château de la Touche, north of the Loire and east of Orléans near the canal d'Orléans. It was created in 1956 on the initiative of American troops stationed around Orléans after the Second World War, and it belongs to the Ligue du Centre.
The facility has a driving range, equipment rental, a putting green, and golf carts available for use. A pro shop on site sells clubs, balls, and other gear to help you prepare for your round.
The course opened in 1956, not 1952, after American troops stationed near Orléans pushed for its creation. Trent Jones, then an American NATO colonel in Orléans, drew the nine outbound holes; Olivier Van der Vinck designed the nine coming back. The layout measures 5,737 metres.
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