The players head to France for the 2023 Open de la Mirabelle d’Or.
Pre-Tournament Notes
Metz, France
2nd– 4th June 2023
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The players head to France for the 2023 Open de la Mirabelle d’Or.
Metz, May 31st 2023- The Alps Tour players head to the Northeastern Grand Est Region in France for the 20th Open International de la Mirabelle d’Or. The tournament will be played from June 2nd until June 4th at Golf Domaine de la Grange Aux Ormes near Metz, France. The tournament has reached its 20th edition this year, however it has been part of the Alps Tour schedule since 2005.
On May 2nd, an 18 holes stroke-play qualifier was played at the tournament host, Golf Domaine de la Grange Aux Ormes, that offered players the opportunity to qualify for the extra 7 available spots in this week’s event.
On June 1st, the traditional best ball gross and net pro-am will be played with approximately 40 teams.
The current defending champion is France’s Tom Vaillant who won in 2022 after 4 holes of sudden-death playoff against Italy’s Manfredi Manica.
The Field
There will be a very strong field represented in France this week. All of this season’s previous winners are scheduled to compete including Netherland’s Kiet Van der Weele who won his second title of the season last week in Italy after winning the 2023 Alps de Las Castillas.
Participating in this week’s field is current Order of Merit Leader, Netherland’s Kiet Van der Weele in addition to the rest of the top 10 players in the actual rank: Ronan Mullarney, Quim Vidal, Oihan Guillamoundeguy, Jack Floydd, Enrico Di Nitto, Davey Porsius, Asier Aguirre Izcue, Andrea Romano and Lars Keunen all of whom are trying to capture the 2023 Open de La Mirabelle d’Or title.
Current defending champion, France’s Tom Vaillant will not be in the field this week as he graduated to the Challenge Tour after earning one of the five coveted cards during the past Alps Tour season. Nevertheless, a strong home field is expected.
The 144 players scheduled to compete this week represent 16 different nationalities.
Furthermore, the players will contend for a prize fund of € 40.000 and 45,000 Order of Merit points. The winner of the 2023 Open de La Mirabelle d’Or, will earn €5,800 and 6,525 Order of Merit points.
The format of the tournament is a 54 holes stroke play where a cut will be made after 36 holes to the top 40 players and ties.
To view the most up-to-date entry list, click here.
The Course
Golf Domaine de la Grange Aux Ormes in Metz, France is a 6436 meters par 70 course. Designed by Philippe Gourdon, it is placed on an undulating terrain that offers various different challenges to each player. The golf course is outlined by century old trees and water hazards, yet provides views of the surrounding countryside as well as of Val Messin.
The château in the background is the estate’s signature view. The fairways are relatively broad but the dense rough can penalize any inconsistent tee shot.
Golf Domaine de la Grange Aux Ormes is home to 27 holes, an 18 holes course called “Le Bois Brûlé” and a 9 holes course called “Le Breuil”. “Le Bois Brûlé” has been the longtime host of the Open de la Mirabelle d’Or.
Tournament Promoter
The tournament is organized and promoted directly by the golf club, Golf Domaine de la Grange Aux Ormes.
The Institutional Sponsors that support this tournament are: Région Grand Est, Département de la Moselle, Ville de Marly, Inspire Metz and Fédération Française de Golf.
The Private Partners at this event are: Crédit Agricole, Quadral, Mercedes Kroely, Demathieu & Bard and Opéra Théâtre.
The Official Suppliers of the tournament are: Eurogolf Luxembourg, Lemoy, Heineken, Château Sainte-Marguerite, Cristian Senez, Agence Grand Angle, Leon Noël, Evian, Pernod Ricard, France Boisson, Metro, Fayard and Cafés Richard.
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