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Holes
18
Par
72
Built
1909
Type
n/a
Architect
Tom Simpson, Fred Hawtree
Access
Visitors welcomed
Fontainebleau, constructed in 1909, is one more of Tom Simpson's early designs. The peaceful setting in the shadow of a large population center here is reminiscent of the Swinley Forest Club outside London. The Forest of Fontainebleau provides the setting for this private club, which enjoys excellent drainage owing to its sandy soil. Each hole has a distinct setting amid the mixed deciduous woodlands, where deer and other fauna are sometimes seen. Fred Hawtree made some controversial alterations in the Sixties, and in recent years the attempt has been made to restore Simpson's vision for the course, in particular the dunes and bunkering. Measuring a mere 6000 meters, the course is impressive not for its length but for its balance; thus the diminutive greens are approached from proportionately narrow fairways. Average players will have no problem making the par 4s, and the course in general is enjoyable for all golfers.
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4.9
based on 7 reviews
27 September
The History. It feels as if the time stands still.
February 18, 2018
Un superbe parcours mythique, l’entretien au top, les parties en hiver où on ne revient pas à moitié recouvert de boue...
Attention aux mises en jeu (bruyere, depart en aveugle)
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4.9
Fabulous27 September
The History. It feels as if the time stands still.
February 18, 2018
Un superbe parcours mythique, l’entretien au top, les parties en hiver où on ne revient pas à moitié recouvert de boue...
Attention aux mises en jeu (bruyere, depart en aveugle)
August 09, 2017
Fontainebleau is one of my favorite golf courses in France. The course is nestled in the trees and offers an interesting variety of holes. Most of them are not overly long and you have to play them strategically. I really like this kind of courses where you have to us your brain and place the ball in the right spots.
June 20, 2017
I just played Fontainebleau for the 2nd time, and it was another great experience. There is a lot of comparison done with Morfontaine as they were both designed by the great Tom Simpson at the turn of the 20th century but there are still a bit different. Fontainebleau has a lot of high tee boxes with amazing views, including the par 5 3rd or the 18th. I played the course twice in the summer time, and some fairways were a bit burned, but greens were great (though not really fast) and if you enjoy great bunkering, high trees and random rocks here and there, you'll be delighted.
The clubhouse is very pretty and from the terrasse you'll see players hit their first tee shots.
Overall, it is a great course with stunning holes, very enjoyable, not really punishing though definitely not birdie friendly.
Yet, if I had to play to comparison game, I'll go with Morfontaine for the perfect conditions and the fact the club stopped the clock a long time ago and not so many people have found the key :)