- Duration
- Full day, 18 holes with lunch and prizegiving
- Group size
- 8–48 pax
- Destinations
- Normandy
- Indicative budget
- From €280 per person
The Normandy coast has some of the best-known golf courses in France, many of them laid out on the dunes behind Deauville and Houlgate. The courses are private or semi-private clubs, and access for groups is arranged through the club's management, which sets the tee times and the number of players it can accept on a given day.
A typical programme runs as a scramble or stableford competition, with prizes for the winning teams and a lunch at the clubhouse. For groups with mixed levels, we can split the day into a clinic in the morning, with a professional, and a round in the afternoon. The evening is usually spent at a seafront hotel in Deauville, where the group can dine together.
The format suits a sales or leadership team, a client day or a team event that combines competition with informal conversation. Most clubs allow groups in the shoulder seasons, and high summer is often reserved for members.
Objectives
- Give a mixed group a shared activity that suits different levels
- Create informal conversation in a relaxed setting outside the office
- Use a competition format to build teamwork and friendly rivalry
- Combine sport, a clubhouse lunch and a dinner in one coherent day
How it works
- 1We check the course availability for your date and request the tee times, the number of flights and the format with the club.
- 2The group arrives at the club and is welcomed for registration, with teams drawn in advance or on the day.
- 3The competition takes place on the course, with a clinic in the morning if the group requires one.
- 4Lunch and prizegiving are held at the clubhouse, before the group travels to the hotel.
- 5The evening dinner is booked at a seafront hotel in Deauville or Houlgate, with transfers arranged by coach.
Good to know
- Clubs set their own dress code and handicap requirements. Participants should check the rules before arriving, and we send a summary in advance.
- Golf courses on the Normandy coast can be windy and rainy, even in summer. Waterproof layers are advised.
- Groups may need to book well ahead, particularly for weekends and for the high season.
- Clubs often ask for a minimum number of players per time slot. The programme is confirmed once the club has accepted the booking.
Indicative budget
Indicative, from around €280 per person excluding VAT for green fees, a cart or caddie where applicable, and lunch. Dinner, transfers and prizes are priced separately. Subject to club availability and season.
Frequently asked questions
Do all participants need a handicap?
Not always. Clubs usually require a handicap for competitive play. Beginners can join a clinic or play a non-competitive round. We check the club's rules for your group before confirming.
How far is Deauville from Paris?
Deauville is reached from Paris by car in around two hours, or by train from Paris Saint-Lazare with a connection, depending on the route. Groups are usually transferred by coach from Paris.
Can the programme be adapted for a corporate tournament?
Yes. We can set up team scoring, a corporate prize list and a branded programme, provided the club agrees to the format. Sponsorship and signage are subject to the club's own rules.
