We have just passed the ‘100 Days To Go’ point in the countdown to the 42nd Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in Paris this September and leading golf B2B website Golf Business News marked the occasion by publishing the first in a series of 10 ‘Ryder Cup Business Specials’. So, if like us, you are obsessed by all the details of what makes a Ryder Cup, you can fill your boots here.
I have flown into Casablanca to stay at the 5 star Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort, an hour and a quarter further down the coast. It has a Gary Player course, and I am here to look under the bonnet. Here’s what I found out.
Former LET ‘Rookie of the Year’ Camille Chevalier returns to her homeland this week ahead of the latest tournament on the LET schedule – The 2020 Lacoste Ladies Open De France at Golf Du Medoc. Also representing Lacoste as an athlete ambassador, Chevalier has even more reason to perform this week for the long-time LET sponsor.
IAGTO (the Global Golf Tourism Organisation) has unveiled a new website, www.playgolfinfrance.com, created on behalf of the French golf tourism industry, to showcase the golf destinations of France ahead of the Ryder Cup in Paris this September.
An impressive collection of the greatest men, women and teams in sport have been nominated for the 2018 Laureus World Sports Awards, following a ballot by the world’s sports media. And Sergio Garcia is in and amonst it for his 2017 Masters Victory.
The British apparel and footwear brand has been transforming over recent seasons with a range that reflects current fashion trends and offers performance throughout. This spring/summer, the design team has modernised the polo collection with new colours, cool patterns, and lightweight performance fabrics.
Nelly Korda overturned a seven-shot deficit and clinched victory in a thrilling renewal of the $1 million Aramco Team Series Sotogrande after an extraordinary final day at La Reserva Club.
Thomas Levet thrilled the home crowd as he secured an emotional second Legends Tour victory at the Legends Open de France hosted by Jean van de Velde. The six-time European Tour winner carded a three-under-par final round of 68 to move to thirteen-under-par, three shots clear of Canadian David Morland IV, who finished in second place at Golf de Saint-Cloud.
Thailand’s Pajaree Anannarukarn and USA’s Yealimi Noh both fired an opening round of 65 to lead on six-under-par at The Amundi Evian Championship. Anannarukarn posted a bogey-free opening round with three birdies on the front nine followed by three on the back.
The European Tour today confirmed the cancellation of the BMW International Open and the Open de France and the postponement of the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open, a Rolex Series event, due to the continuing threat posed by the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). At the same time, the PGA Tour announced its plans to resume the 2019-20 season with the Charles Schwab Challenge between 11th and 14th June.
It’s Manic Monday, so here is a very quick round up of all the main results and stories from the weekend!
France’s Joanna Klatten made a strong push at the Lacoste Ladies Open de France with third round six-under-par 65 at Golf du Medoc Resort bringing her within one of World Number one Nelly Korda, setting up for an exciting final round.
