Golf de Saint-Cloud
Twelve kilometers west of central Paris at Garches sits Golf de Saint-Cloud, a private parkland club laid out by Harry Colt in 1913. Its main Green course plays a par 71 of about 5,936 metres through mature trees and quiet fairways, with a shorter Yellow course added by Colt and Morrison in 1930.
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The verdict
Golf de Saint-Cloud opened in 1913 to a design by the great English architect Harry Colt, set on wooded ground at Garches just west of the Paris ring. The club runs two eighteens, the championship Green course at a par 71 of about 5,936 metres and the shorter, tighter Yellow course that Colt added with his partner John Morrison in 1930. It is one of the most historic and prestigious clubs in the Paris region.
Colt's hand is clear in the way the holes use the trees and the gentle parkland slopes, the bunkering placed to question the line rather than simply punish. It is a members club first, refined and traditional, but it opens to visitors at quiet times, most reliably in August when many members are away. For a golfer who values classical architecture and Parisian history, a round at Saint-Cloud is a quietly special thing, and an easy addition to a capital golf trip.
Golf de Saint-Cloud at a glance
- Opened
- 1913
- Designer
- Harry Colt
- Type
- Parkland
- Par
- 71 (Green course)
- Yardage
- About 5,936 m
- Green fee
- From about 120 euro
Designer, opening year, par and length verified June 2026 from Golf de Saint-Cloud and leading course databases. The club opened in 1913 to a Harry Colt design, the Green course a par 71 of about 5,936 metres, with the Yellow course added by Colt and John Morrison in 1930. Saint-Cloud is a private members club with limited visitor access, generally in August, and a visitor green fee from about 120 euro has been quoted. Fees are indicative for 2026 and access is restricted, so always confirm the current rate and availability directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
The Green course is pure Colt parkland, the fairways framed by mature stands of trees and the routing following the soft contours of the land at Garches. It is not a long course by modern numbers, but the trees, the bunkering and the small, firm greens demand position and a thoughtful line rather than brute distance.
Colt's green complexes are the defense, subtly tilted and set to reward the approach played from the correct angle. The par 3s and the shorter par 4s ask for precision, and the player who plots a way around, rather than attacking every flag, scores best on this classical layout.
The Yellow course, added in 1930, is shorter and tighter still, a charming companion that rewards accuracy over power. Together the two eighteens make Saint-Cloud a club where the architecture, not the yardage, is the test, exactly as Colt intended a century ago.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private members club; limited visitor play, most reliably in August when the course opens to non members |
| Green fee | A visitor green fee from about 120 euro has been quoted (indicative, 2026); confirm directly |
| Booking | Arrange in advance through the club; an introduction or a Paris golf specialist helps secure a tee time |
| On the day | A handicap certificate is expected and dress code applies; the club is traditional and refined |
| Getting there | Garches, about 12 kilometers west of central Paris, easily reached by road from the city |
| Best months | May to September for the best parkland conditions; August is the most reliable window for visitors |
Access and fee details verified June 2026; Saint-Cloud is a private club and visitor policy and rates change, so always confirm the current green fee, any handicap requirement and availability directly with the club or your trip planner before booking.
Where to stay nearby
Saint-Cloud sits in the affluent western suburbs of Paris, so most visiting golfers simply stay in the city, with its unmatched choice of hotels, restaurants and culture, and drive out for the round. The course is a short trip from the center, making it easy to combine golf with a Paris break.
For a golf focused stay, the western suburbs around Saint-Cloud and Versailles offer quieter lodging close to several of the region's best clubs. Saint-Cloud pairs naturally on a Paris golf itinerary with the championship Albatros at Le Golf National and the classical Morfontaine and Chantilly courses to the north.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Golf de Saint-Cloud.
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Golf de Saint-Cloud questions
Who designed Golf de Saint-Cloud and when did it open?
Golf de Saint-Cloud opened in 1913 to a design by the English architect Harry Colt. A second course, the Yellow, was added by Colt and his partner John Morrison in 1930.
What is the par and length of Saint-Cloud?
The main Green course at Saint-Cloud is a par 71 measuring about 5,936 metres, a classical parkland layout. The shorter Yellow course is a par 67.
Can visitors play Golf de Saint-Cloud?
Saint-Cloud is a private members club with limited visitor access, most reliably in August. A visitor green fee from about 120 euro has been quoted; arrange access in advance and confirm directly.
How far is Saint-Cloud from central Paris?
Golf de Saint-Cloud is at Garches, about 12 kilometers west of central Paris, an easy drive from the city and a natural addition to a Paris golf trip.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and length verified June 2026; indicative visitor green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.