Golf Club du Domaine Impérial

Golf Club du Domaine Impérial occupies land in Gland, a commune in the canton of Vaud along the northern shore of Lake Geneva. The course was designed by Pete Dye and his son Perry Dye, bringing the Dye family's distinctive architectural approach to the Swiss landscape. The property sits in a region known for its proximity to both the lake and the Jura Mountains, offering a setting that combines relatively flat terrain near the water with views toward higher ground to the northwest. The Dyes are known for incorporating railroad ties, pot bunkers, and strategic hazards into their designs, and their work in Switzerland reflects these signature elements adapted to the local topography and climate. The routing takes advantage of the natural contours available in the Vaud countryside, with holes that typically emphasize precision over distance and reward careful course management. Water features and bunkering create definition throughout the layout, characteristic of the Dye design philosophy that challenges players to think strategically about angles and risk. The club serves both local members and visitors in the Lake Geneva region, an area with a significant international presence due to nearby Geneva and various multinational organizations. The course provides a championship-length test while remaining accessible to a range of skill levels. Its location between Geneva and Lausanne places it within a landscape known more for alpine scenery and lakeside recreation than for golf, making it a notable facility in a country where the sport has a smaller footprint compared to neighboring France or Germany.