On the weekend of June 8 and 9, 2019, the golf course of La Baule will host the sixth edition of the La Beau-Loise Trophy. Conviviality and a competition of elegance are on the program for this two-person scramble organized by Eric Grangeot.

  • La Beau-Loise, to make the beautiful or the beautiful in La Baule
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“When I discovered golf in the 80s in Nantes, I was immediately marked by the elegance and courtesy of the players. I find that there is less conviviality on the courses today and it is this spirit that I want to promote. " At 49 years old, Eric Grangeot has been organizing the Trophée La Beau-Loise for six years now in La Baule, which welcomes 70 to 80 participants each year from all over France (Reims, Granville, Paris, Lille, Biarritz ...), all in blue and white dressed, dress code requires. But why the Beau-Loise in fact? “Beyond the play on words with the inhabitants of La Baule, it is a way of emphasizing elegance, which is the key word of the tournament. And then, it's also a nod to those who say they don't play well but look good ”, smiles this former pro who has been teaching golf for twenty-eight years.

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The high point of this two-man scramble which takes place over two days on the La Baule course, the traditional competition of elegance should once again be the object of a fierce struggle. "We take an identical photo of each team and it is a jury of ten people of which I am not part, but which includes in particular the head of communication of the Barrière group or the director of golf, who chooses the winners », Specifies Eric Grangeot. In the event of a hole-in-one on hole ... n ° 1, the lucky golfer (you always need a little) will even leave with an Audi Q2, a camera filming the departures of each player for the occasion. In total, 12000 euros in endowments will be offered to the various winners of the event and the traditional drive or precision competitions.

Two gourmet breaks are offered along the route, with tastings of local products (oysters, pastries, etc.). And the organizer will welcome you himself with Champagne at the end of the 18th. On Saturday evening, the participants will meet on the beach of the restaurant. "The Ducklings" and on Sunday, the prize-giving and the gala dinner will take place at the Barrière l'Hermitage hotel. In short, two days of golf and good humor guaranteed in La Baule .. sorry la Beau-Loise!

Frank Crudo

Fees : from 295 euros, 200 euros for members of La Baule golf course. Registration no later than June 1.

To know more : labeau-loise.com