The fourth at Golf des Dunes sets the tone early. This par 4 carries the hardest handicap mark on the card, and a headwind is a regular complication, making a well-placed tee shot far more useful than an ambitious one. Across 18 holes, the par 70 works through rolling, tree-lined ground, sandy rises and lakes, asking for steady distance control rather than one repeated shot shape. From the white tees it measures 5,834 yards, a manageable figure that disguises the demands of its changing terrain. Paul Rollin and Jean-Claude Cornillot gave the layout its character, and recent improvements have kept the course a proper examination of tee shots and approaches. The 18th provides the defining finish, with water close to the green ready to collect anything played without enough care.
Sandy soil means firm, free-draining conditions and gives Golf des Dunes a season that can extend well beyond summer. Before playing, there is a driving range, putting green, pitching green and practice bunker, useful for judging how the ball is moving on the day. Club hire, buggies and pull trolleys are available, while the pro shop and locker rooms make the practical side straightforward. Les Pins, the other course at Hardelot, is around 1 mile away, so a trip can include two notably different rounds without lengthy transfers between them.
The clubhouse restaurant is open daily, serving traditional dishes, snacks and drinks from a full bar. Its terrace looks over the course, a relaxed spot for a beer after the final putt or a late lunch before heading out again. Hardelot-Plage is nearby, with coastal walks as well as cafés and restaurants for an evening away from the clubhouse.
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