Golf Club de Lausanne
Founded in 1921 on the wooded slopes above the city, Golf Club de Lausanne plays to a par 72 of 6,197 metres at an altitude of 850 metres, a mature forest parkland on the edge of the Jorat woods with a weekday visitor fee of about 170 francs.
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The verdict
Golf Club de Lausanne grew from a search by the industrialist Oscar Dollfus for a site large enough for a proper course, and the first holes opened in 1921 on land the city leased on the edge of the Jorat forest above the lake. A new routing took shape from 1958, the design of the club's own greenkeeper Hermann Narbel winning out, and the result is one of the most settled and handsome parkland courses in French speaking Switzerland.
At 850 metres the air is fresh and the turf holds its colour, and the par 72 of 6,197 metres winds through avenues of centuries old trees with the Jorat woods as a backdrop. It is a members club that opens its gates to visitors on weekdays, a civilised day out within easy reach of Lake Geneva and the Alps beyond.
Golf Club de Lausanne at a glance
- Opened
- 1921
- Designer
- Club layout; Hermann Narbel redesign 1958
- Type
- Forest parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- 6,197 m
- Green fee
- From about CHF 170 weekday
Founding year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Golf Club de Lausanne and leading course databases. The first holes opened in 1921, with a new layout by greenkeeper Hermann Narbel from 1958, a par 72 of 6,197 metres at 850 metres of altitude. Visitors play on weekdays for a fee of about 170 francs (indicative, 2026); rates and access change, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Lausanne is a thinking golfer's parkland. The avenues of mature trees define the lines off the tee, and at altitude the ball carries that little bit further, so discipline pays more than aggression.
The greens are subtle rather than severe, asking for the right shape of approach into pins tucked behind the timber. With a course rating of 73.5 and a slope of 143 from the back tees, it plays tougher than its metreage suggests when the pins are tight.
The round flows through quiet forest clearings with the Jorat woods always near, a calm and beautiful walk a short drive from the bustle of the lakefront. It is among the most rewarding members courses to visit in the region.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Private members club open to visitors on weekdays; a valid handicap is generally required |
| Green fee | Weekday visitor fee around 170 francs for eighteen holes (indicative, 2026) |
| Booking | Reserve ahead through the secretariat; visitor play is weekdays only |
| On the day | Gently rolling, walkable terrain; carts available; smart golf dress expected |
| Getting there | About twenty minutes from central Lausanne and the lakefront, above the city toward the Jorat |
| Best months | May to September for the warm, settled alpine summer |
Access arrangements verified June 2026; policies and pricing change, so always confirm directly before planning a visit.
Where to stay nearby
Most visitors base themselves on the Lausanne lakefront at Ouchy or in the city itself, a UNESCO listed Olympic capital of terraced vineyards, fine dining and quick connections along Lake Geneva. The course is a short drive up the hill.
The wider Lake Geneva shore, from Montreux to Geneva, adds a string of further courses and resorts for a longer trip, with the Alps and the Lavaux vineyards on the doorstep. It is an easy region to combine golf with food, wine and scenery.
Looking for a base? See our recommended hotels and resorts near Golf Club de Lausanne.
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Golf Club de Lausanne questions
When did Golf Club de Lausanne open?
The first holes opened in 1921, and a new layout by the club's greenkeeper Hermann Narbel took shape from 1958, giving the par 72 of 6,197 metres played today.
What is the par and length of Golf Club de Lausanne?
It is a par 72 of 6,197 metres from the back tees at an altitude of 850 metres, with a course rating of 73.5 and a slope of 143.
Can visitors play Golf Club de Lausanne?
Yes, on weekdays. The members club welcomes visitors midweek for a fee of about 170 francs (indicative, 2026); a valid handicap is generally required, so book ahead.
Where is the course?
It sits on the wooded slopes above Lausanne in the canton of Vaud, about twenty minutes from the lakefront on the road toward the Jorat forest.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.