16 qualifying competitions for a Grand Final on the Albatros course at the Golf National alongside Christian Cévaër on October 22 and 23, 2016 and the possibility of winning invitations to the Ryder Cup 2018.

Christian Cévaër - Photo DR

Christian Cévaër - Photo DR

First French premium golf chain and member of the FFGolf France 2018 partners' club, Open Golf Club is organizing the "On the way to 2018" trophy 16 stages of qualifications in 16 courses of the chain to qualify 16 teams who will meet at the National Golf for 2 days of intense competitions alongside Christian Cevaër. October 22 and 23, 2016.

20160308_TropheeEnRoutePour2018_02All players who have taken the start of one of the qualifying stages will participate in a draw where 4 invitations to the Ryder Cup 2018 will be offered.

The game formula chosen is 4 balls best ball (team of 2 players each playing their own ball) - one of the formulas used during the Ryder Cup. Numerous activities will be organized at each competition: precision contests, drive contests and raffles, including a 2-night stay for 2 people with 2 green fees in one of the destinations in the chain to be won.

Various prestigious partners have chosen to join forces with Open Golf Club around the “En route vers 2018” Trophy: Air France, Nuxe, Garmin, Champagnes Henriot, Decayeux Paris, Gras Savoye, Le Figaro Golf, GolfMagazine, Le Journal du Golf and Christian Cévaër Golf Green Academy.

The 2016 qualifying competition calendar: Grande Bastide on April 3, Ormesson on April 10, Moliets on April 17, Golf National on April 23, Sainte Baume on April 24, Nimes Vacquerolles on May 1, Alsace Golf links May 22, The Montgomerie Marrakech May 28, Marseille La Salette June 5, Biarrirz le Phare June 11, Pont Royal on June 19, Les Yvelines on June 26, Ammerschwirh on July 3, Hardelot on August 5, Le Touquet on August 12 and Les Bouleaux on August 26 August.

Open to all - registration with golf courses.

Information: opengolfclub.com