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Louvigny Compact Golf is nestled in the small french community of Louvigny, near Caen in lower Normandy. Built in 2009 as a new approach to attract new golfers and bring more entertainment to the concept of playing golf, it has certainly delivered on its promise.

As one of the more successful case studies for a compact course, this facility has been turning heads across France and the rest of Europe. A 6 hole compact course with putting green & chipping green, along with a full service driving range, it was designed by golf course architect Stuart Hallett, with whom Southwest Greens Construction has a very good working relation.

On the course, the tees and greens were installed using Southwest Greens Construction’s synthetic systems. In addition, the tee lines and target greens were installed using SWG’s appropriate turf systems.

The basic concept behind the facility is to allow golfers of all abilities the chance to play in a non threatening environment, in a social setting with pleasant club house and bar facilities. A compact 6 hole course, with 4 par 3’s and 2 par 4’s allows the golfer to get a round of 6 holes in an hour – this type of concept has caught on favorably with the local business community.

“I have collaborated with SWG construction on numerous occasions. I was impressed with the comprehensive approach, organized planning, reliability, the work ethic, and the attention to detail during the installation. The combination produces a quality product which, in my opinion, is second to none,”
says Stuart Hallett of Hallett Golf Design.

Those wanting to continue playing, simply play the course one or two more times to complete either 12 holes or 18.

Since its inception in 2009, it has been a fantastic example for the french golfing community about what is possible in a compact facility, with the synthetic components adding a tremendous amount of simplicity to the management and maintenance of the course.