Golf D’Hardelot

As its name suggests, Les Pins is carved through Hardelot's magnificent pine forest, and the course has a rich tradition. Originally presided over by the Duke of Argyll, there is a strong British link at this French classic, but the course really came to the fore with Tom Simpson's 1934 redesign.

The host of many prestigious national and international professional events, Les Pins is a subtle course that demands accuracy and sound strategy above all else. Measuring 6,480 yards, the course is not long, but the greens are tricky and a tight short game will be needed to tame this established championship layout.

“I love courses like this. It reminds me of a Sunningdale, St George’s Hill or a smaller Wentworth. Because it’s not massively long you can really get scoring if you keep the ball in play. But it will punish you if you hit it offline; it’s tree-lined and the drop-offs around the greens will certainly test your short game. An amazing track.” - Mark Crossfield, PGA Pro

Les Pins Course at Hardelot is ranked as one of the best courses in Northern France

Les Dunes is Hardelot's second course designed by Paul Rollin and Jean-Claude Cornillot. Les Dunes typifies the Côte d'Opale landscape, set amid the delightful dunes, lakes and mature woodland.

The 5,834 yard layout is distinctly different in character to its illustrious neighbour, but this diversity makes Hardelot all the more attractive. Watch out for the subtly sloping putting surfaces, closely guarded by strategically positioned bunkers.

"Les Dunes is a fantastic looking course; short, tight, in great condition and just really intricate with tree-lined fairways and great greens. If you don’t hit fairways you can become unstuck very quickly. I really enjoyed it." - Mark Crossfield, PGA Pro

Les Dunes Course at Hardelot is ranked as one of the best courses in Le Touquet.