LE PRINCE DE PROVENCE

Vidauban, France

Legendary course architect Robert Trent Jones Snr was scouring the coastline near the French Riviera in the 1970s when he stumbled across the landscape where ‘Le Prince’ now lies.

Designed with his son, Robert Trent Jones Jnr, the pair created what is now probably the world’s most exclusive course. There are no signs leading to its secluded location in the Provence hills and it has been known for members to blindfold their guests to keep the route secret.

Described as a “true masterpiece” by Jones Jnr, Le Prince did not host a single round for eight years while court action was being taken to allow development surrounding the course. The course was then sold to a group of Norwegian businessman and they won a further court case to allow only members and invited guests play the layout.