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Golf fans can purchase tickets to see them alongside world number 8 Alex Noren and Major League winners Graeme Mc Dowell and Martin Kaymer via the site opendefrance.europeantour.com.

Lee Westwood (ten Ryder Cups to his credit), had very good results in Paris. He finished in second place in 2009 after being beaten by Kaymer in the play-off. He also has three top 10s and will line up for the 13th time in this prestigious tournament.

“I have always enjoyed coming to France and playing in front of the French public. " declared the multiple winner of the European Tour (23 titles). “The HNA Open de France is a fantastic week on the European Tour calendar. The course is beautiful and we will be playing the Ryder Cup there next year which is a real bonus. I can't wait to go back next week. "

Thomas Pieters meanwhile, will make his 4th appearance at Golf National. He finished in 16th place last year. The world number 26 is looking for a fourth title on the European Tour. The 25-year-old had broken all Ryder Cup records at Hazeltine as a rookie. He had indeed collected the most points in a Ryder Cup, 4 points. This final point was snatched on Sunday with a score of 3 & 2 against JB Holmes. These four points gained improve on previous rookie records including those of Nick Faldo, José Maria Olazábal and Sergio Garcia. At the same time, he beat the 3,5 points scored by Paul Lawrie and Sergio Garcia in 1999 and Paul Way in 1983.

“I'm looking forward to going back to Europe for the summer and coming back to Paris To play the HNA Open de France. " Pieters is currently in 9th place in the Dubai Rankings presented by Rolex. “We already had a first act of the Rolex Series at Wentworth. The atmosphere at the tournament was amazing, the week was fantastic. It will be great to be in France and the Golf National course is always a very good test for the players. "

Matthew Fitzpatrick won his Ryder Cup team selection at 22 after winning the season at the DP World Tour Championship, Dubai.

“It's great to come back to Paris for the HNA Open de France. Said the world number 35. “It's always a challenge to play the Albatross, but it's also very stimulating. When you get to the last holes there are people all over the hillocks around the holes and the atmosphere is amazing. "

Danny Willett made his Ryder Cup debut after winning the Masters. He is keen to improve his best performance at Golf National, a 5th place.

“It's going to be a great event and I can't wait to see how the course is prepared. The Albatross du Golf National is one of the best courses in Europe and French golf fans have always come in large numbers so the week should be successful. "

Chris Wood, Hazeltine rookie in 2016, had his best performance last year in France with an 11th place: “I can't wait to come back to France at the Golf National. Of course I would love to win this tournament. The field of players is very good and after having tasted the first act of the Rolex Series, we are all looking forward to the next few weeks. "

Three-time European Tour champion Andy Sullivan will join his Ryder Cup teammates at Golf National: “It's great to come back to France on this course. I had tied for 5th and 6th place the last two years and I would like to improve on this result. But it will be difficult because there are beautiful people and I think the fans will be amazed next week. "

This year marks the dawn of a new era for the French Open, the oldest national Open in continental Europe, which first took place in 1906. Title sponsor HNA Group is a conglomerate of 50 specialized companies in tourism, logistics and financial services.

A draw will take place on Thursday June 29 and will allow a spectator to win 4 tickets for the Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the 2018 Ryder Cup at Golf National.

Reductions are also applicable for over 65s, FFG licensees. Children under 16 have free entry if accompanied by an adult with a ticket.