events - Pont Royal
Pont Royal’s director of golf, Jérome
Lauredi, explained: “Last year’s
tournament was a huge success with
some tremendous golf and large crowds.
We are delighted the event is able to
return and it is our intention to grow
it year on year in terms of spectators
and commercial support. But entry will
remain free for spectators who will also
be able to enjoy the other facilities on the
domaine.” - are blessed with a plateau setting,
offering stunning views to the Luberon
and Alpilles mountain ranges. Technical
shaping of shots is required to reach the
true, slick greens, and visitors enjoy an
interesting, wide variety of holes that
form a smooth and seamless experience.
It contains some tough holes - none more
so than the 11th, where players face a
215-yard test across a steep rocky valley
to a raised green.
Just 30km north of Marseille
International Airport, Pont Royal is easily
accessible from most major European
cities, and is regarded as one of the top
venues in the region. Many holes at Pont Royal - the only
Ballesteros-designed course in France
- are blessed with a plateau setting,
offering stunning views to the Luberon
and Alpilles mountain ranges. Technical
shaping of shots is required to reach the
true, slick greens, and visitors enjoy an
interesting, wide variety of holes that
Many holes at Pont Royal - the only
Ballesteros-designed course in France
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form a smooth and seamless experience.
It contains some tough holes - none more
so than the 11th, where players face a
215-yard test across a steep rocky valley
to a raised green.
Accommodation is offered in the 100-
room, four-star Moulin de Vernègues
hotel and spa, part of the Châteaux &
Hôtels Collection, which sits adjacent to
the course’s second green. It is located
in a charming manor house, with the
assets of bygone days, but with a touch
of modernity, harmoniously integrated
with classical architecture. Self-catering
apartments, villas and houses are
available within the pedestrianised
Pierre & Vacances village, where guests
enjoy 20 per cent discount on green fees.
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