Bourbon at Golf Club de Bourbon

Golf Club de Bourbon sits on Reunion Island, a French overseas department in the Indian Ocean east of Madagascar. The course occupies land in L'Etang Sale near Saint-Pierre on the island's southwestern coast, where the tropical climate and volcanic terrain create a distinctive setting for golf in this remote part of the world. Michel Gayon designed the layout, bringing his experience with courses in France and other French territories to this island location.

The course reflects the challenges of building and maintaining golf facilities on a volcanic island, where elevation changes, prevailing winds from the ocean, and the surrounding landscape influence play. Reunion's dramatic topography—dominated by volcanic peaks and lush vegetation—provides a backdrop that distinguishes the course from typical mainland European designs. The routing works with the natural contours of the coastal plain, and players encounter conditions shaped by both the tropical environment and the exposure to trade winds.

Golf Club de Bourbon serves as one of the few golf facilities in this part of the Indian Ocean, making it a notable destination for residents and visitors to Reunion. The club functions within the French golfing tradition, though adapted to the island's unique geographical and climatic context. For golfers traveling to Reunion, the course offers an opportunity to play in a setting far removed from conventional golf destinations, where the volcanic island landscape and ocean proximity create memorable conditions.