Golf de Seignosse
One of the most respected courses on the southwest coast of France, Golf de Seignosse is a Robert von Hagge design from 1989, cut through tall pine forest a few minutes from the Atlantic surf beaches of Hossegor. A par 72 of about 6,100 metres, it rolls over natural dunes and ravines and asks for precision rather than power.
Photo: Golf de Seignosse via Google.
The verdict
Golf de Seignosse sits in the heart of the Landes, the great pine forest that runs down the southwest coast of France, a short drive from the chic surf towns of Hossegor and Capbreton and about forty minutes north of Biarritz. The American architect Robert von Hagge, with Pierre Thevenin, laid it out in the late 1980s and it opened in 1989, and it quickly became one of the most admired courses in the region.
It is the land that makes it special. Von Hagge used the natural folds of the forest floor, the ravines and the sandy ridges, to create a course that tumbles and climbs through the pines with real drama. Doglegs bend around stands of trees, several greens sit above or below the fairway, and water and elevation keep the better player honest. At about 6,100 metres it is not long, but the demand for a placed, shaped tee shot and a controlled approach makes it a genuine test and a beautiful one. For a golf and surf trip on the Atlantic coast, it is the obvious centrepiece.
Golf de Seignosse at a glance
- Designer
- Robert von Hagge
- Opened
- 1989
- Type
- Forest
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 6,100 m
- Green fee
- Seasonal, confirm directly
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Golf de Seignosse, the Resonance Golf Collection and leading course databases. The course was designed by Robert von Hagge, with Pierre Thevenin, and opened in 1989; it plays as a par 72 of about 6,100 metres through the Landes pine forest. Green fees are seasonal and the club sets the rate, highest in the summer peak, so always confirm the current fee directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Seignosse is a course of movement. Von Hagge routed it across genuinely rolling forest land, so very few holes are flat: tee shots drop into valleys, approaches climb to greens perched on ridges, and the eye is constantly drawn through corridors of pine. The fairways are tighter than the metreage suggests, bending around the trees, and the premium is on shaping the ball and choosing the right line rather than simply hitting it hard.
Water comes into play on several holes through the middle and closing stretch, and the green complexes are full of subtle movement that rewards an approach flighted to the right level. It is a course that asks you to think your way around, leaving the driver in the bag where the dogleg or the trouble demands it, and it gives back a round of real variety and beauty among the pines.
For the visiting golfer it is the ideal forest counterpoint to the links and beach courses of the Basque and Landes coast, immaculately framed and endlessly photogenic.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Daily fee course open to visitors, part of the Resonance Golf Collection; book a tee time ahead |
| Green fee | Seasonal; the club sets the rate, highest in the July and August peak (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Reserve online, by phone or as part of a stay and play package on the Landes coast |
| On the day | Walkable but undulating; a buggy is comfortable; clubhouse, pro shop and academy on site |
| Getting there | Seignosse, near Hossegor and Capbreton, about 40 minutes north of Biarritz airport |
| Best months | May, June and September for warm, quieter golf; July and August are busy with holiday traffic |
Access and pricing verified June 2026; Seignosse is a daily fee course open to visitors, and green fees are seasonal. Always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
The natural base is Hossegor or Capbreton, the stylish twin towns of the Landes coast, full of good hotels, seafood restaurants and the famous Atlantic surf beaches, all within a few minutes of the course. Biarritz, with its grand hotels and its own celebrated golf, is a short drive south and adds a second classic base for a coastal golf trip.
Seignosse pairs naturally with the other great courses of the southwest, from the links at Hossegor to the historic layouts around Biarritz and the Basque country. Tell us when you want to play and we will build the trip around it, golf, surf and the good life of the Landes.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Golf de Seignosse.
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Golf de Seignosse questions
Who designed Golf de Seignosse and when did it open?
Golf de Seignosse was designed by the American architect Robert von Hagge, with Pierre Thevenin, and opened in 1989. It is set in the pine forest of the Landes coast near Hossegor in southwest France.
What is the par and length of Golf de Seignosse?
Golf de Seignosse plays as a par 72 of about 6,100 metres from the back tees, a forest course with elevation changes, doglegs and water where placement matters more than length.
Can visitors play Golf de Seignosse?
Yes. Seignosse is a daily fee course open to visitors and part of the Resonance Golf Collection. Book a tee time in advance and confirm current green fees, which are seasonal.
Where is Golf de Seignosse?
Golf de Seignosse is on the Landes coast of southwest France, a few minutes from Hossegor and Capbreton and about 40 minutes north of Biarritz, between the Atlantic surf beaches and the Landes forest.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; green fees are seasonal. Last reviewed June 2026.