Golf Chateau de la Tournette is situated in the countryside between Ittre and Nivelles. This 300 acre golf club offers two superb courses, one of British and one of American design.
The British course, (l'Anglais), was the creation of Peter Alliss and Martin Hawtree in 1997 and offers a contrast of traditional and modern styles. The entirely artificial English course, laid out on a plateau exposed to the westerly winds, resembles an inland links. On this clean lined course with its broad fairways separated by mounds, players rarely stand on even ground, even after a successful shot. The elevated tee-off positions provide an impressive overview of the holes, the 100 or so directional bunkers and six water features. The big elevated greens, shaped like amphitheatres set diagonally across the fairways, feature significant slopes.
The long, undulating American course ('l' Americain), begins in a wooded area and includes a tricky passage between the 4th and 5th holes, linked by a water hazard that is home to carnivorous Florida turtles! The home nine, with a succession of holes on up and down terrain, offers a superb finish thanks to the ever present water. The "amen corner" of the 15th, 16th and 17th holes, before the climb back up to the 18th, is sure to provide some thrilling moments.
Set in lovely rural terrain each course winds gently across the picturesque landscape presenting numerous strategic obstacles to test all course management skills. A whole host of bunkers, both fairway and greenside, and lakes that are not just there for aesthetic purposes, lie in wait for the wayward shot. However, keep it straight and true and you will score well.
At the heart of the estate, the clubhouse, which dominates the finish of the American course, is located in an old castle farm.
Handicap requirements: 36 on both courses.
Facilities at the Golf Chateau de la Tournette include: Clubhouse, pro shop, driving range, putting green