Courson (Vert & Noir)

The earth certainly moved for von Hagge as part of the development of this huge site and the Vert and Noir course comprises of an excellent American-styled layout which stretches out beyond 6,500 metres from the tips. Choose your tee box carefully as some of the two-shot holes can be brutal, especially playing into the prevailing wind.

Von Hagge created mounds running alongside many of the fairways in a links-like style and this has created an interesting almost self-contained feeling to many of the holes. With enormous, multi-tiered greens that are often well protected by bunkers, approach play is key to a good score here at Courson. Let’s hope the greenkeepers are not feeling too wicked when you play otherwise you can expect a few three putts or worse!