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du Domaine Impérial Course

Golf Club du Domaine Impérial

Gland, Vaud, CH
Scarlett
chrismueller10
4putter
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18 holesPar 725,796 m74.7/131

About this course

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.

Quick facts

Location
Gland, Vaud, CH
Access
Public
Year built
1987
Designer(s)
Perry Dye, Pete Dye
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
5,796 metres
Difficulty
74.7/131

Getting there

The journey to Golf Club du Domaine Impérial begins at Geneva International Airport, a mere thirty-minute drive northwest along the shores of Lake Geneva. The route follows the autoroute through the elegant lakeside communes of the Canton de Vaud, where vineyard terraces rise to the east and the water glimmers to the west, before arriving in the discreet town of Gland. Here, tucked between the lake and the Jura foothills on grounds once belonging to Napoleon's brother, the Domaine Impérial reveals itself with quiet grandeur - a storied estate where imperial history and modern Swiss refinement converge in one of the nation's most distinguished golfing addresses.

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Common questions about du Domaine Impérial

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

du Domaine Impérial was designed by Perry Dye and Pete Dye.

Yes. du Domaine Impérial is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at du Domaine Impérial is 72.

du Domaine Impérial plays 5,796 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at du Domaine Impérial is 131.

du Domaine Impérial is a 18-hole course.

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