Golf Country Club de Neuchâtel

Golf Country Club de Neuchâtel occupies terrain above the town of Saint-Blaise on the northern shore of Lake Neuchâtel, with the Jura Mountains forming a backdrop to the west. The course was designed by Donald Harradine, the prolific British architect who settled in Switzerland and shaped more than a hundred courses across continental Europe during the mid-twentieth century. Harradine's work in Switzerland typically emphasized strategic routing that incorporated natural elevation changes and took advantage of alpine and lakeside settings, and Neuchâtel reflects this approach with holes that move across rolling ground above the lake. The layout features a mix of open and wooded sections, with several holes offering views across the water toward the Alps in the distance. Harradine's design philosophy favored playability for members while requiring thoughtful club selection and course management, particularly on approach shots where greens are often protected by bunkers and natural contours. The terrain provides variety in stance and shot-making, characteristic of courses built on hillside sites in the Swiss plateau region. The club serves the French-speaking canton of Neuchâtel and the surrounding area, functioning as a regional facility for golf in a part of Switzerland where the sport developed more gradually than in the larger urban centers. The course remains a representative example of Harradine's extensive portfolio in the country, offering a traditional parkland experience shaped by the landscape of the lake district.