On Tuesday April 4, professional golfer Sébastien Gros was officially awarded by Yannick Le Hec, General Manager of the Evian Resort, the license of the Evian Resort Golf Club. He thus becomes the Ambassador of this 18-hole course, the Mecca of women's golf which hosts the Evian Championship every year.

On the left: Sébastien Gros - on the right: Yannick Le Hec and Sébastien Gros. - Photos: DR

On Tuesday April 4, professional golfer Sébastien Gros was officially awarded by Yannick Le Hec, General Manager of the Evian Resort, the license of the Evian Resort Golf Club. He thus becomes the Ambassador of this 18-hole course, the Mecca of women's golf which hosts the Evian Championship every year.

With a drive of 312 yards, Sébastien Gros is considered one of the most powerful golfers on the European circuit and the 2nd longest hitter on the European Tour in the 2016 season.

He will now be present in Evian to train and prepare for the season throughout 2017.

Sébastien Gros declares to be "Very proud to represent the Evian Resort Golf Club, a unique place in the world".

His professional awards:

  • 2012 Season - Winner of the Haut Poitou International Open - Alps Tour (3rd European division)
  • Season 2013 - Winner of the Open de Saint Francois - Guadeloupe - Alps Tour (3rd European division)
  • 2015 Season - Winner of the Najeti Open Presented by Neuflize OBC - Challenge Tour (2nd European division)
  • Winner of the Kazakhstan Open - Challenge Tour (2nd European division)
  • 2nd in the general classification of the Challenge Tour (2nd European division)
  • 2016 season - € 264 gain on the European Tour (000st European division)
  • 27 tournaments played, 2 Top 10, 11 cut past
  • 2017 season - 4 past cuts