Golf de Biarritz-Le Phare occupies a prominent clifftop position in the Basque resort town of Biarritz, overlooking the Bay of Biscay. The course was established in 1888 by Scottish professionals Tom Dunn and Willie Dunn, making it one of the oldest golf courses in continental Europe and the second-oldest in France. The Dunns laid out the original links on dramatic coastal terrain that features the lighthouse (le phare) from which the course takes its name. The routing takes advantage of the natural undulations and elevation changes along the Atlantic coastline, with several holes playing directly beside the cliffs and offering expansive ocean views. The exposed site subjects the course to strong coastal winds that significantly influence play and strategy. While the layout has been modified over its long history to accommodate modern demands and land constraints, the essential character of seaside golf on rolling terrain remains. Biarritz became a fashionable destination for British and European aristocracy in the late nineteenth century, and the golf course served as a social centerpiece for this international community. The club's location in a historic resort setting continues to attract visitors who combine golf with the cultural and culinary attractions of the Basque coast. The course represents an important piece of early European golf history, preserving the spirit of the game's expansion beyond the British Isles during the Victorian era.