Golf de Pessac
On the southwestern edge of Bordeaux, set in 120 hectares of pine forest and water, Golf de Pessac opened in 1989 as an Olivier Brizon design. With 27 holes in all, the main par 72 runs to about 6,056 meters and lies minutes from the city center, the airport and the celebrated vines of Pessac-Leognan, making it the most convenient golf in one of France's great wine capitals.
Photo: Golf Blue Green Pessac via Google.
The verdict
Golf de Pessac is Bordeaux's local course in the best sense: substantial, well wooded and remarkably close to the city, yet a world away once you are out among the pines. Opened in 1989 to a design by the French architect Olivier Brizon, it spreads across 120 hectares of forest and water on the southwestern fringe of the city, in the same commune that gives its name to the Pessac-Leognan wine appellation. There are 27 holes here, a full 18 hole par 72 of about 6,056 meters alongside a 9 hole layout and a compact course, so there is golf to suit every level and every length of visit.
The appeal is the combination of forest golf and city convenience. The fairways are cut through stands of maritime pine in the classic Landes style, with water in play on several holes, and the whole property sits barely ten minutes from central Bordeaux and the airport. For a traveling golfer, that means a round can slot easily into a wine and food trip to the region without a long drive into the countryside. It is not a championship test, but it is a genuine, enjoyable forest course in a setting hard to beat for ease of access.
Golf de Pessac at a glance
- Opened
- 1989
- Designer
- Olivier Brizon
- Type
- Forest parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,056 m
- Green fee
- From about 45 euro
Opening year, designer, par and length verified June 2026 from leading course databases and the operator. Golf de Pessac opened in 1989 to an Olivier Brizon design, with a main 18 hole par 72 of about 6,056 meters set in pine forest on the edge of Bordeaux, plus a 9 hole course and a compact course for 27 holes in total. It is open to visitors and bookable year round. Indicative 2026 green fees run roughly 45 to 70 euro depending on season and day. Fees move with season and demand, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Pessac is forest golf in the tradition of the Gironde and the Landes: corridors of tall maritime pine that frame each hole and demand a straight ball, with the trees punishing the wayward and the quiet broken only by birdsong. Brizon used the natural water on the site to add interest, so lakes and ditches come into play on several holes and ask for a clear strategy off the tee and a careful approach. The greens are fair and the conditioning dependable, and the flat, sandy forest floor makes for an easy, walkable round.
At about 6,056 meters the main course is a comfortable par 72 rather than a brute, which suits the mix of members and holiday golfers who play it. The extra nine and the compact course mean a group of varied abilities can all find a game, and the practice facilities are good, so it works as a place to warm up as well as to play. The variety across the 27 holes, and the option to play just nine when time is short, are part of what makes Pessac such a flexible base for a Bordeaux trip.
Pessac suits the golfer who wants quality forest golf without leaving the city behind, and who plans to weave a round or two around the wine, food and culture of Bordeaux. It pairs naturally with the championship golf at Golf du Medoc a short drive north for a couple of days of contrasting Gironde golf.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Open to visitors; tee times bookable year round, online and through tour operators; 18, 9 and compact courses available |
| Green fee | Indicative 2026 range about 45 to 70 euro depending on season and day; weekdays are the best value; confirm at booking |
| Booking | Reserve ahead at weekends and in the warmer months; combine with a wine and golf itinerary in the region |
| On the day | Flat, walkable forest course; buggies and carts available; the maritime pines reward a straight ball |
| Getting there | At Pessac on the southwestern edge of Bordeaux, about 10 minutes from Bordeaux-Merignac airport and 30 minutes from the city center |
| Best months | Spring through autumn for ideal conditions; mild winters keep year round play realistic |
Access and fee details verified June 2026. Pricing moves with season and demand, so always confirm directly before booking. See our best golf courses in Bordeaux for the wider picture.
Where to stay nearby
Bordeaux itself is the obvious base, with a wealth of hotels from grand to boutique in a city that has become one of Europe's great short break destinations, all within easy reach of the course. Wine lovers may prefer to stay among the vines, with the chateaux and wine hotels of Pessac-Leognan and the Medoc a short drive away, pairing the golf with cellar visits and tastings.
Pessac is best built into a Bordeaux golf and wine trip. Pair it with the two championship courses at Golf du Medoc and the heathland style Medoc Les Vignes course to the north. See our golf in Bordeaux hub and our best Bordeaux courses ranking, or browse Bordeaux and the southwest golf holidays.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts in and around Bordeaux.
Build a Bordeaux golf trip
We book the Pessac tee times, pair the forest golf with the championship courses of the Medoc and arrange the city or chateau lodging around them. Tell us roughly when and who is traveling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Golf de Pessac questions
When did Golf de Pessac open and who designed it?
Golf de Pessac opened in 1989 to a design by the French architect Olivier Brizon. It sits in pine forest on the southwestern edge of Bordeaux, close to the city and the Pessac-Leognan wine appellation.
What is the par and length of Golf de Pessac?
The main 18 hole course at Pessac is a par 72 measuring about 6,056 meters. There is also a 9 hole par 36 course and a compact course, making 27 holes of golf in total across the property.
What is Golf de Pessac known for?
Its setting and convenience. The course is laid through 120 hectares of pine forest and water features just minutes from central Bordeaux and the airport, an easy round in one of France's great wine regions.
Can visitors play Golf de Pessac?
Yes. Pessac is open to visitors and bookable year round. Indicative 2026 green fees run roughly 45 to 70 euro depending on season and day; always confirm directly before booking.
Related
The Tee Sheet
Tee time windows, course access changes and the trips worth taking. Every other week.
Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Opening year, designer, par and length verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.