Golf d'Étretat — secret tip with panoramic guarantee

When you think of Normandy, you usually think of the dramatic chalk cliffs of Étretat. The Golf d'Étretat proves that you can not only hike there, but also tee off at world-class level. A few hundred meters after leaving the village, the trail leads steeply uphill through dense forest until you reach the plateau.

Up there, a course awaits the player which, despite its exposed position, is surprisingly flat and therefore easy to handle on foot. In Germany, the plant is still considered an insider tip. As a typical member club, it warmly welcomes guest players and remains surprisingly affordable with a seasonal green fee of between 64 and 90 euros (as of March 2026).

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Parkland character against a maritime backdrop

The par 72 course is about 4,700 to 6,000 meters long. Thanks to the four different tea boxes, golfers of all levels get their money's worth. Architecturally, this is a classic parkland course with bushes and trees framing the fairways. But the real special feature is the view: A camera in a bag is almost as important as the putter.

The round starts off relaxed with a short par 5. But even on track 3, a par 4 almost 400 meters long, the course shows its teeth — especially when the wind blows across the English Channel. On the fourth runway, the square faces the cliffs for the first time. Once you've reached the green of this easy dogleg, the biggest mental challenge awaits: concentrating on the putt while the surf rushes deep below you. On track 9, the Front Nine feels like it's straight into the open sea, while the rocks glow in brilliant white.

The Back Nine: Strategy on the Cliffside

The second part of the round starts right away with a test. Lane 10 is considered to be the most difficult in the entire course. The S-shaped par-5 runs below the clubhouse, lined with exclusions. Here, a clever three-stroke strategy is recommended instead of blind risk.

This is followed by the most scenic part: Lanes 11 to 14 run almost parallel to the edge of the cliff. The 14 in particular requires nerve strength, as a deep depression must be played over in order to hit the slightly offset fairway. A special feature of Back Nine is the rhythm of three par 3 and three par 5 lanes. The final takes you back to the clubhouse on 18. At 519 meters, this is the longest track on the course, whose path to the elevated green is visually narrowing.

An unforgettable day of golf in blue and white

The Golf d'Étretat is an exceptionally beautiful complex that is in top condition, especially in early summer. The spectacular views are unparalleled in Europe. If you want to review your experiences after the round, the clubhouse terrace or enjoy a fish dish in the nearby town center is the perfect way to round off.