Domaine de l'Outiniere, route de Pincé,
Sablé-sur-Sarthe, Pays-de-la-Loire F-72300
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Bernard GiordanengoThe Course:
27 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb (especially on the Riviere 9-holes).
Surroundings:
Woodland and riverside (River Sarthe).
Designer:
Michel Gayon
Above distances are for the Foret-Riviere combination. The Cascade-nine (3069 metres from back tees) is similar in length to the other two nines. There is also a 9-hole par-33 Compact course (1231 metres).
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55 km SW of Le Mans
From A11 motorway (Paris-Le Mans) take exit 10 (Sable) and follow the D306 direction Sable. After 11.5 km in the centre of Sable turn right at roundabout direction Pince/Golf de Solesmes. After approx 1 km at T-junction turn left direction Pince/Golf de Solesmes. After 2.2 km turn right direction Golf de Solesmes. After 1 km golf is on your left.
Golf de Sablé-Solesmes: Located on the route from Paris to the famous châteaux of the Loire valley, Sablé-Solesmes is laid out in three distinctive and excellent nine-hole loops. These 27-holes ensure that variety is not in short supply.
La Forêt (Forest) is a nine-hole loop offering a classic parkland golfing environment, with partly-open and partly tree-lined holes. The flattish terrain, which skirts alongside the Forêt de Pincé, has been pleasantly landscaped and laced with a few testing water hazards, especially in its middle section.
If you prefer even more water, you'll be at home on the scenic and more undulating Rivière-nine (River). Here you will need to navigate water hazards on five of the nine holes, while also enjoying views onto open countryside and playing a few holes alongside the wonderful River Sarthe. A bit of TGV train-spotting might also feature. At the par-3 12th (Rivière's third hole) there is a virtual island green, surrounded on three sides by a pond.
For something more open and links-like, the Cascade-nine (Waterfall) combines elements of each of the other nines, while also presenting a more rugged "Scottish" feel. Whichever combination you play, you'll enjoy the quality and fairness of Michel Gayon's layout, as well as excellent green-keeping and overall presentation. There are too many good holes to even start to list them. Just make sure you allow time in your travels to drop in on the Sarthe River valley and this excellent golf course.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance. Handicap required.
Players generally walk this course. Golf carts available for hire.
Excellent
Parts of the La Riviere layout at Sable-Solesmes, run right alongside the River Sarthe, an impressive tributary that joins the River Loire at Angers. Next door to the golf is the International Archery Centre of Sable Solesmes - beware stray arrows!
Sable-Solesmes is a member of the Golfy network of golf clubs. There are more than 100 Golfy golf courses spread throughout France, and over 20 outside France. Golfy card holders receive generous discounts at courses in the Golfy network. Check things out on www.golfy.fr.
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