La Mer Course

Designed by Harry Colt, who crafted Royal Portrush, and Charles Alison, the La Mer course at Le Touquet Resort has hosted six French Opens. Like many Colt-designed courses, this course feels like it is just part of the coastline and has been since time-began. This course has been refurbished recently so there’s no better time to give it a shot.

This is the youngest course on the resort and, at over 7000 yards from the back tees, it is a good length. It is quite rare for a links to have so many trees and it makes this course very reminiscent of the Championship course at Carnoustie. With large green complexes, riveted bunkers and troubling sand dunes you won’t forget that you are playing links golf.

The course feels wild yet refined and will challenge golfers of all skill levels. La Mer is one of those courses that you know is top-quality from start to finish. A recent renovation to the course has included new greens and clearance of trees to open up some beautiful views of the coast. It is no surprise that it is ranked among the best in Europe and the history that goes with the course makes it an unforgettable golfing experience.

La Mer overlooks the wild dunes and the Channel coastline, and is without doubt one of Northern France's most prestigious destinations.

“If you love links golf, you will absolutely love La Mer. The course is in fantastic condition with some really beautiful holes framed by the surrounding dunes. It’s more open than many of the other courses in Northern France which will appeal to those who might spray it a bit off the tee. The course is more exposed to the coast so the wind is certainly a factor. Very impressive – an absolute treat to play.” - Mark Crossfield, PGA Professional