Château Élan at the Vintage: Top 100 Golf Resorts in the World

The Château Élan at the Vintage is a one-stop shop for relaxation. Is there wine? Yes. The Château Élan at the Vintage is positioned among vineyards and wine trails. Is there a spa? Yes. There are 17 treatment rooms and two outdoor mineral spas. Are there balloon flights, helicopter tours and horseback riding? Yes, yes and yes, and all can be coordinated through the concierge. Then there’s the golf, and while the Greg Norman-designed Vintage Golf is no breeze, it’s memorable. The highlight may be the 7th and 8th holes — the 565-yard, par-5 7th features vineyards and out of bounds to the left, and the 212-yard, par-3 8th requires navigation through water on the right and bunkers on the left. The resort’s website describes the course well. “A Greg Norman-designed, 18-hole championship golf course that is challenging, engaging and welcoming in equal parts, the Vintage Golf Course welcomes you to partake in a game — be it as leisurely or competitive as you like.”