Marseille La Salette Golf Club

Very difficult course

Some holes are good but overall too many poor holes to deserve a better rating

Better in aerial clip tour than in real

La Salette is the only golf course in Marseille and is not an easy test as the course if very hilly with tight fairways in between many trees. The course offers nice views of the Garlaban and with the luminosity of the city, the course is very pleasant to play all year long. With the short par 4 2nd hole, the player has already several options as an easy 3-wood should be enough to reach the green with the tee shot but troubles come into play in a heartbeat and the wiser option could be 7-iron / wedge. Same decision will have to be made on the 10th. The par 5 3rd (from the back tees) will also make you think about the best line as the tee box is above the trees and you'll have to be sure about your length as too shot or too long and you'll have an unplayable lie. The toughest hole on the property is the par 4 17th which requires a solid drive and a difficult second shot to reach a green sitting on top of the hill. The different par 3s offer true challenges as the height comes into the equation, especially on the 18th. Overall, precision over length will determine whether the score is low or heavy!