The par 4 10th gives a good read on The Aigle Course. Water comes into play around the approach, so a confident drive alone is not enough. Club selection and the line into the green matter just as much. This par 71 layout runs from 5,226 yards from the red tees to 6,380 yards from the white, with rolling fairways, defined rough and broad greens that move more than they first appear to. It has a links-style feel, but tree-lined corridors and carefully placed bunkers keep the tee shot honest. There is room from the tee on many holes, yet the best route to the flag often depends on where the ball finishes on the fairway.
Designed by Hubert Chesneau and Robert Von Hagge, Aigle rewards golfers prepared to use slopes and feed shots along the ground rather than simply firing at every pin. Modest elevation changes, occasional water and subtle green contours make distance control a constant theme, while the year-round maintenance keeps the putting surfaces smooth and the fairways closely presented. The practice area is on site for a useful warm-up before the round, and golf carts, electric trolleys and manual trolleys can all be used. Afterwards, the clubhouse terrace looks across the course and provides an easy place to compare approaches to the 10th over a drink. The pro shop and restaurant are also on site.
The adjacent Novotel Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines makes this a straightforward base for a short break around Paris, with the hotel, golf and clubhouse all together at Le Golf National. Versailles is around 10 minutes away, giving the stay a worthwhile change of scene once the clubs are back in the bag.
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