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Near the banks of Lake Geneva, between Lausanne and Geneva itself, lies the magnificent Domaine Imperial Golf Club. The course is a rarity, being one of a select few of Pete Dye signature designs in continental Europe, others being Franciacorta in Italy (with Marco Croze) and Barbaroux in France.

Built on land once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte's brother and overlooked by the imposing Villa Prangins, the golf course boasts impressive surroundings and Dye's design more than vindicates the course's location.

This unique European course features extravagant bunkering with many so deep they need step ladders to enter and exit. The occasional grassy hollow will punish wayward shots and tiered greens make approaches tricky but interesting. Domaine Imperial stands amongst the top 50 courses in Europe and is ranked Swiss number one.

Domaine Imperial

Over half a million cubic metres were shifted to realise Dye's extravagant vision before the course was finally opened in 1987. The result of all these efforts and developments are extraordinary - any golfer familiar with Pete Dye's style will understand that this is a designer who does nothing by half.

The 589-yard 16th hole typifies the designer's philosophy that the golf course should make par a challenge for golfers of all abilities, whilst always retaining the emphasis on rewarding good shots. Just across the French border lies the monumental Evian Royal Resort, which can be the basis of a terrific Alpine golf tour around the beautiful shores of Lake Geneva.

Course Information
Par 72
Designed by Pete Dye, Perry Dye
Opened for play 1987

Tees
White 6,339 metres SSS 73.4
Yellow 5,913 metres SSS 70.8
Blue 5,527 metres SSS 74.7
Red 5,023 metres SSS 71.4