Great comeback of the Senior French Open, under the leadership of Jean Van de Velde and Alain Pelillo (VDV Partners) with the support of the French Golf Federation and more especially of Pascal Grizot its new President, of the European Tour and Ryan Howsam, the Legends Open de France will take place from September 2 to 4, 2021 on the legendary golf course of Saint-Cloud.

The Legends Open de France in Saint-Cloud

The Legends Open de France will take place from September 2 to 4 on the legendary Saint-Cloud golf course

The announcement of this new event extends the Legends Tour's long-standing association with French golf and brings together the greatest European senior golfers including Ryder Cup captains (Colin Montgomerie, Sam Torrance, Ian Woosnam, Jose Maria, Olazabal , Paul McGinley and Mark James), iconic players associated with the Ryder Cup (Ronan Rafferty, Costantino Rocca, Paul Broadhurst, Peter Baker, Jean van de Velde and Thomas Levet) and other European Tour winners (Jean- François Remesy, Marc Farry, Michael Campbell).

The Golf de Saint Cloud is one of the great French courses in the Paris region designed by Harry Colt, one of the greatest golf architects, and offers a breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower from hole 8. The golf course has hosted the French Open, the oldest national Open in continental Europe, 14 times and is the traditional host of the International Junior Championship of France.

Playing with 2 golf legends is the organizers' bet offered to 30 amateur players in an Alliance formula where these amateur players will have the incredible opportunity to play in competition alongside the Legends Tour champions. Each Alliance fan will play with two Legends during the three days of the tournament. Amateurs and professionals will have their own ranking.

Jean Van de Velde, two-time European Tour winner, former Ryder Cup player and tournament host, said: “This is a fantastic development for French golf and we are delighted to host the Legends Open de France. this year. I have to thank Ryan Howsam and Mark Aspland of the Legends Tour for their help in organizing this event, as well as Pascal Grizot and the French Golf Federation for their support. We are all looking forward to hosting this event in September and making it a success. "

The Legends Tour said: “Jean Van de Velde is an iconic name in French golf and we are delighted that he has agreed to work with us on the Legends Open de France. The Legends Tour has a long history of hosting tournaments in France and by continuing this association with a trip to such an exceptional place at Golf Saint Cloud, with the help of VDV Partners and Pascal Grizot, I believe it is the start of a new chapter for seniors in France. "

Pascal Grizot, president of the ffgolf, declared: “We are very happy that a Senior French Open can regain its place in the Legends Tour calendar and it is only natural that the ffgolf has given its support to the organizers and to Jean Van de Velde in particular. The Golf de Saint Cloud will be a magnificent theater to welcome players who have marked the history of European and world golf. "

Program
Wednesday September 1:
- Pro-am open to partners and guests in teams of 3 amateurs and 1 pro of the Legends Tour. 30 scheduled departures, prize-giving cocktail and brunch for participants.
- Clinic at the practice, the legends welcome young people from the golf school and the Saint-Cloud golf teams.
- Gala dinner at the end of the pro-am (reserved for partners and guests)

Thursday 2 September:
- Open Alliance 2 pros and 1 amateur, amateurs playing the alliance will have access to the Players Lounge reserved for professional players.
- VIP lunch for partners
- Dinner debate with club members and some legends

Friday September 3 and Saturday September 4:
- Open Alliance 2 pros and 1 amateur, amateurs playing the alliance will have access to the Players Lounge reserved for professional players. Pro and amateur awards ceremony.
- VIP lunch for partners

More information: http://bit.ly/LegendsODF