Getting onto courses
It governs access to the 18 holes at Golf du Claux Amic, and to the great majority of courses in France and abroad.
Take your green card in Grasse
Three days, ten and a half hours of tuition, Wednesday to Friday: €400 at Golf du Claux Amic.
The green card certifies that you know the rules, the etiquette and enough of the game to play a course on your own. Without it, most clubs — Golf du Claux Amic among them — will not open their 18 holes to you. The academy’s course condenses the preparation into three days, theory, practice and play on the course included.
What it changes
What the green card is for
Playing with others
It shows you know the rules, the etiquette and the pace of play — so you can share a tee time without holding anyone up.
Entering competitions
It is the first step towards a handicap index and towards club competitions.
The preparation
What we work on before the assessment
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The swing
Grip, posture, alignment, ball contact: a swing reliable enough to hold up over a full round.
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The short game
Putting, chipping and bunker shots — where the score is really made.
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Rules and etiquette
Unplayable lies, out of bounds, hazards, repairing pitch marks, order of play, safety.
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The course
Real play on the Claux Amic holes, to get used to the expected pace.
Three routes
How to get your green card at the academy
The green card course
Three days, Wednesday to Friday: theory, practice and play on the course. From two players upwards.
400 €
Find out moreThrough private lessons
The most flexible route: an hour one-to-one, two people at most, focused on whatever you still need.
80 €/h
At the adult golf school
The most gradual route: an hour a week across the season, with one term devoted to play on the course.
€400 a year
Find out more
The green card course
Three days, and you play
Wednesday to Friday, three and a half hours a day: ten and a half hours of tuition covering theory, practice and play on the course. Three days off work to book rather than a full week, for the same result.
- 3 days Wednesday to Friday
- 10 hrs 30 of tuition, 3 hrs 30 a day
- 2 players minimum per group
- 400 € theory, practice and course play
The programme
Theory, practice, course
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The theory
The rules that really matter out on a course: unplayable lies, out of bounds, hazards, order of play, safety. And the etiquette — repairing your pitch marks, keeping pace, letting others through.
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The practice
The swing on the range — grip, posture, alignment, ball contact — then the short game: putting, chipping, bunker shots. The Foresight radar measures your swings rather than estimating them.
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The course
The Claux Amic holes in real play: club selection, handling awkward situations, pace of play. This is where theory and practice meet.
What the course includes
Ten and a half hours, and nothing to buy
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Three days, not five
Wednesday to Friday: three days off work to book instead of a full week, for ten and a half hours of tuition.
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Clubs on loan
Full sets available throughout the three days. You buy nothing until you know whether golf suits you.
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Swing analysis
Foresight radar and force plate: your swing is measured, not merely watched. Few academies in the area offer this.
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The 18-hole course
The course is part of the programme: real play takes place on the Claux Amic holes, at 600 m above sea level, not on a driving range in isolation.
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Four languages
The course runs in French, English, Spanish or Portuguese, depending on your group.
In practice
Before you sign up
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The course is aimed at beginners: no prior knowledge, no minimum level.
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It runs from Wednesday to Friday, three and a half hours a day.
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A group forms from two players upwards.
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Run by Éric and Lucas Poujeol, the academy’s two coaches.
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Available in French, English, Spanish or Portuguese.
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Clubs lent throughout the three days, nothing to buy.
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Meet at Golf du Claux Amic, 1 route des Trois Ponts, Grasse.
Price
The green card course
Green card course
Beginners · Wednesday to Friday
400 €
- 10 hrs 30 of tuition, 3 hrs 30 a day
- Theory, practice and course play
- From 2 players upwards
- Clubs on loan
- Swing analysis with the Foresight radar
Green card FAQ
Your questions about the green card
What is the green card in golf?
The green card certifies that a player knows the rules, the etiquette and enough of the game to play a course unaccompanied. It governs access to the 18 holes at Golf du Claux Amic in Grasse, as at most courses.
How long does it take to get a green card?
The green card course at Claux Amic Golf Academy in Grasse condenses the preparation into three days, Wednesday to Friday, amounting to ten and a half hours of tuition. Through private lessons or the adult golf school, the path is more spread out: the school’s yearly programme devotes its third term to play on the course.
Do I already need to be able to play to prepare for the green card?
No, but you do need a swing in place. Complete beginners start with the fundamentals — grip, posture, ball contact — before moving on to the rules and play on the course.
Can I prepare for the green card in English?
Yes. Éric and Lucas Poujeol teach in French, English and Spanish, and Lucas also in Portuguese. Green card preparation can therefore be done in any of these four languages, in Grasse.
Is the green card valid everywhere?
It is recognised by affiliated clubs and serves as a reference abroad. Each course remains free to set its own conditions of access: do check with the club where you intend to play.
How does the green card assessment work?
The green card assessment is organised by Claux Amic Golf Academy itself, on the Golf du Claux Amic course in Grasse: there is no travelling to another club and no registering with a third party.
How much does a golf green card cost?
At Claux Amic Golf Academy in Grasse, the green card course is €400: three days from Wednesday to Friday, ten and a half hours of tuition, theory, practice and course play, from two players upwards, with clubs on loan. Preparation is also possible through private lessons (€80 an hour) or the adult golf school (€400 a year).
Do I need to bring my own clubs for the course?
No. Full sets of clubs are lent throughout the three days. You only buy your first set afterwards, if golf suits you, and the academy will then advise you on equipment matched to your height and your game.
Preparing for your golf green card in Grasse and the Alpes-Maritimes
A three-day course, theory and course play included
Claux Amic Golf Academy runs a three-day green card course in Grasse, Wednesday to Friday: three and a half hours a day, ten and a half hours of tuition in all, covering theory, practice on the range and play on the 18-hole course at Golf du Claux Amic. €400 from two players upwards, clubs on loan. Preparation is also possible through private lessons (€80 an hour) or the adult golf school (€400 a year).
In French, English, Spanish or Portuguese
Éric and Lucas Poujeol teach in four languages — French, English, Spanish, and Portuguese in Lucas’s case. Residents of the Alpes-Maritimes, expatriates from Sophia Antipolis and visitors staying on the French Riviera can prepare for their green card without a language barrier, 20 minutes from Valbonne and 30 from Cannes.
Ready to improve?
Tell us your goals and we will find the format that suits you.
Or reach us directly WhatsApp 06 88 76 05 92 epoujeol@gmail.com