The 5th stage of the 2018 edition of the trophy organized by Open Golf Club took place in Hardelot on the Pins course on April 29 and brought together 76 players.

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The 5th stage of the 2018 edition of the “En route pour 2018” trophy organized by Open Golf Club took place on the magnificent Pins course of the Hardelot golf course. This course, which has hosted the PQ2011s of the European Tour every year since 1, had been very well prepared by the teams of Ken Strachan, the general manager and Ludovic Hettinger, the superintendent. 3 precision competitions as well as a Ladies drive competition and a Gentlemen drive competition embellished this competition, all with very correct weather conditions, almost without rain! Each stage of the trophy on the way to 2018 is also a qualifying event for a place in the final organized with Christian Cévaër on November 3 and 4 at the Golf National and at each stage, a place to attend the Ryder Cup which will take place from 27 to September 30th is offered in the draw by Open Golf Club.

76 gross and net points

Congratulations to the winning teams and in particular to the team of Caroline Moreau (index 6,3) and Paul Danaux (index 11,1) who won the 1st gross prize with 33 points and to the team of Paul Duthoit (index 8,7, 16,1) and Fabien Boutillier (index 1) who won 45st net prize with a very good score of 76 points. And it is this same team which, together with the gross and net scores, wins the qualification for the Final with the score of 31 points, 45 gross and XNUMX net. And it was in a very friendly atmosphere that the awards ceremony took place at the clubhouse des Pins hosted by Brigitte Lecocq, the President of the sports association, Olivier Tahon, the President of the sports commission, Ken Strachan the Director General and Hervé Decléty, representing Open Golf Club. A large audience was present to know the results and hope to win the invitation to the Ryder Cup and the many prizes offered by Open Golf Club and its partners, Novotel, Henriot, Decayeux Paris, Golfathome, Gras Savoye Berger Simon, the Domaine des Remparts , Glenfiddich, Figaro Golf, Golf Magazine, Golf +, Journal du Golf, Fairways and Women's Swing.

The 3 precision contests

  • Hole n ° 5 Glenfiddich: Jean Marie Grenu (0,71m)
  • Hole n ° 7 Henriot: Annette Houtman (2,69m)
  • Troun ° 17 Decayeux Paris: Max Bridenne (1,70m)

Drive Contests

  • Dames Gras Savoye Berger Simon Competition: Audrey Mance
  • Messrs Gras Savoye Berger Simon competition: Fabien Boutillier

The draws

  • The place for the Ryder Cup: Jean Marc Boudry. And thank you again to Liliane Caffier who had been drawn first but who, knowing that she would not be able to go there, handed over her ticket to the draw!
  • 1 year subscription to the digital version of Figaro: Peggy Thorel
  • A 2-night stay at the Domaine des Remparts in Marrakech: Chantal Brun
  • 6 month subscription to Golf Magazine: Edouard Grall

The next steps : Golf Club de Lyon on May 6, Grand Avignon on May 8, Ormesson on May 13, Les Yvelines on May 20, La Sainte Baume on May 27, Seignosse on May 27, L'Empereur on June 3, Biarritz le Phare on June 9 , Le Touquet on June 10, Pont Royal on June 17 and Brigode on June 24.

For any information : opengolfclub.com

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