Europe facing America, it will therefore be from September 28 to 30, 2018 in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, on the course of the Albatross du Golf national, renovated at great expense. Every two years since 1927, the flagship golf event has brought together the best American and European golfers, alternately on both sides of the Atlantic. This will only be the second time in history that the Ryder Cup has been held in continental Europe, after Spain in 1997 (in Sotogrande, Andalusia). England - and Great Britain more recently - having most often hosted the European episode.
“It's obviously a great honor for France, but it's also a great responsibility. Everything had to be put in place to show the golfing world how proud France was to host this event "
Pascal Grizot, who chairs the Ryder Cup France 2018 Commission. With 2 journalists and 500 spectators expected in Yvelines, while France has only 240 licensees, there are 000 million golfers in the United States and 400 million in Japan.
Already 120 French tourist golf courses are ranked among the best in continental Europe, but conquering market share, particularly in Asia and North America, requires additional investments for the 2018 Ryder Cup. a very strong emulation effect: many have worked to improve their services for international visitors, for example by installing spas ”, underlines Christian Mantei. The National Golf being located 25 kilometers from Paris, the tens of thousands of Americans and Britons who should make the trip will be able to enjoy the attractions of the City of Light during their stay.