Golf d'Hossegor
The Englishman John Morrison routed Hossegor through the pines and cork oaks of the Landes in 1930, with the great French champion Arnaud Massy lending a hand. Sandy underfoot and sheltered from the Atlantic wind, it is a par 71 of about 5,800 meters and one of the finest old courses in France.
Photo: Golf d'Hossegor via Google.
The verdict
Golf d'Hossegor opened in 1930 to a design by the English architect John Morrison, a partner of Harry Colt, and the local hero Arnaud Massy, the only Frenchman to win the Open Championship, helped bring it to life. Cut through a forest of maritime pine and cork oak on free draining sand, it has the feel of a heathland course transported to the southwest of France.
Cabell Robinson refreshed the layout in 2003 without disturbing its 1930s character, and the course remains a tight, strategic test where the trees frame every shot and the firm turf runs fast in summer. A par 71 of about 5,800 meters, Hossegor sits a short drive from the surf beaches of the Silver Coast and pairs naturally with Seignosse and Moliets for a Landes golf week.
Golf d'Hossegor at a glance
- Opened
- 1930
- Designer
- John Morrison
- Type
- Forest, sandy soil
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- About 5,800 m
- Green fee
- Visitor rates apply
Designer, opening year and par verified June 2026 from Golf d'Hossegor and leading course databases. The course was laid out by the English architect John Morrison in 1930 with input from Arnaud Massy, and refreshed by Cabell Robinson in 2003. It is a par 71 of about 5,800 meters through pine and cork oak forest. Visitor green fees vary by season and rise under summer tee sheet pressure, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Hossegor is a driving and shaping examination rather than a long one. The fairways thread between avenues of tall pines, and the sandy subsoil keeps the course firm and playable all year, the ball chasing on landing and the lies always clean.
John Morrison's routing makes the most of a compact, wooded site, asking the player to work the ball both ways off the tee and to flight approaches under the branches. There is little water and few heroics on offer; the defense is the forest, the angles and the small, subtly contoured greens.
The closing stretch back toward the clubhouse rewards accurate iron play and a settled short game. Hossegor is the sort of classical, understated course that golfers return to year after year, a quiet counterpoint to the surf and the beaches a few minutes away on the Atlantic coast.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private members club that welcomes visitors with a current handicap; book tee times through the golf shop, busiest in the summer holidays |
| Green fee | Visitor green fees apply and rise in the July and August peak; confirm the current rate when booking (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Reserve well ahead in summer when the Landes resorts are full; quieter and excellent value in spring and autumn |
| On the day | Walking is straightforward on flat, sandy ground; accuracy off the tee matters far more than length |
| Getting there | Soorts-Hossegor in the Landes, about 30 minutes north of Biarritz and its airport on France's Silver Coast |
| Best months | Playable year round on free draining sand; May, June, September and October offer the best mix of weather and space |
Access arrangements and indicative fees verified June 2026; the club is private and summer pricing changes, so always confirm directly before planning a visit.
Where to stay nearby
Hossegor itself is a stylish little resort town of pine shaded villas, a tidal lake and some of Europe's best surf beaches, with hotels and restaurants within a few minutes of the first tee. It makes an easy and atmospheric base for a Landes golf trip.
Nearby Seignosse, Capbreton and the larger town of Biarritz add more lodging and dining, and put the neighboring courses of Seignosse and Moliets within a short drive. The Silver Coast is ideal for a relaxed golf and beach week built around Hossegor.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Golf d'Hossegor.
Build a Landes golf trip
We book the Hossegor tee times, pair them with Seignosse and Moliets and arrange the lodging around them. Tell us roughly when and who is travelling and one concierge costs it to the head, with no obligation.
Golf d'Hossegor questions
Who designed Golf d'Hossegor and when did it open?
Hossegor was designed by the English architect John Morrison and opened in 1930, with help from the French Open champion Arnaud Massy. Cabell Robinson refreshed the layout in 2003.
What is the par and length of Hossegor?
Golf d'Hossegor is a par 71 of about 5,800 meters, routed through maritime pine and cork oak forest on free draining sandy soil.
Can visitors play Hossegor?
Yes. Hossegor is a members club that welcomes visiting golfers with a current handicap. Tee times are booked through the golf shop and are busiest in July and August.
Where is Hossegor?
Hossegor is in Soorts-Hossegor in the Landes on France's Silver Coast, about 30 minutes north of Biarritz and a short drive from Seignosse and Moliets.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year and par verified June 2026; access and indicative fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.