A further 18 holes are due to open next year, allowing La Baule to offer a choice between old and new golf.
In addition, the possible loss of state and Federal subsidies could create further holes in the budget.
It opened as a 10 hole course in 1904, and in 1906 a further eight holes were added.
This was later improved in 1867 by Old Tom Morris, who added a further 8 holes.
It was originally established in 1914 as a 9 hole golf course with a further 9 holes opened in 1974.
Not so many spectators had trudged out to the furthest holes along the seashore.
In 1992, land was rented to enable a further nine holes.
It punches further holes in the old imperial myth of China's cultural purity.
After 36 holes the leading 60 competitors and ties play a further 36 holes over the final two days.
Within the aisles were further holes interpreted as being for stones.