Created in nineteen sixty-four from the plans of architect Fred Hawtree, the Golf de Valcros extends across fifty hectares on the foothills of the Massif des Maures. The eighteen-hole course follows the path of the Maravenne stream, with fairways, bunkers and greens integrated into a landscape of cork oak forests, olive trees and oleanders. A course shaped by a narrow valley The layout reflects the constraints of its setting, with Hawtree designing the course within a relatively narrow valley. This results in a technical course where positioning and precision are key, while still offering a varied round. The natural surroundings remain central to the experience, with views across a preserved environment throughout the course. A site with a layered history Before becoming a golf course, the Valcros valley had several uses, including mining and agriculture, with vineyards, chestnut trees and olive groves. The area was gradually consolidated into a single estate during the nineteenth century. Water management has long been a defining feature of the site, notably with the construction of an early dam in the late eighteen hundreds to support agricultural use. This resource later contributed to the development and maintenance of the golf course. From landscape to golf course When the land was later divided and acquired by separate entities, part of the estate was dedicated to creating the golf course. Fred Hawtree adapted his design to the terrain, finding solutions to fit eighteen holes within the available space. The result is a course that combines technical design with a strong connection to its history and landscape.