Terre Blanche, a European Tour Destination, was voted 2013's 'Golf Resort of the Year - Europe', making it a perfect choice for this year's highly anticipated French Riviera Masters, taking place from the 20th September - 22nd September 2013.

 

Created by the Developer Frédéric Dubois from Santé & Loisirs Golf Events and organised by SWING in collaboration with French professional Marc Farry, the 4th FRENCH RIVIERA MASTERS 2013 is the only stage of the European Senior Tour in France.

 

The programme for the French Riviera Masters 2013 is as follows:
September 19th:             Official Pro-Am preview round
September 20th:             1st round of the French Riviera Masters
                                               1st round of the l'Inter-Cliniques Pro-Am Sodexo
September 21st:             2nd round of the French Riviera Masters
                                               2nd round of the Inter-Cliniques Pro-Am Sodexo
                                               Gala evening
September 22nd:            3rd and final round of the French Riviera Masters
                                               Award ceremony

2013 marks the second year running that the French Riviera Masters has been held at Terre Blanche, where the two state of the art courses and golf facilities are of the highest quality found in Europe. With two top of the range, tree-lined and undulating 18-hole championship golf courses 'Le Ch'teau' and 'Le Riou', designed by Dave Thomas, and a one of a kind 'Albatros Golf Performance Centre'  it is no wonder Terre Blanche is a European Tour Destination.

 

The Albatros Golf Performance Centre was the first golf training centre to have been awarded 'European Tour Performance Institute' status. It's unique offering is complete with a Leadbetter Academy, headed by Alain Alberti , and a Biomecaswing Centre, which studies the biomechanics of the body alongside the sport and is headed by JJ Rivet. The Biomecaswing Centre features a driving range on two levels, short game areas and putting greens, a TaylorMade proshop, and fitness and meeting rooms so as to give professional and amateur players alike a complete overview of their game in order to perfect their technique with the upmost precision.

 

Guests can take advantage of a variety of Terre Blanche annual memberships, which includes exclusive benefits to both residential and international members. Alternatively corporate offers or green fees are available to play 18-holes on one of the championship golf courses.

 

For more information on memberships and green fees please contact proshop@terreblanchegolf.com or +33(0)494393693.

 

 

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Notes To Editors:

The Albatros Golf Performance Centre

 

The Albatros Golf Performance Centre was officially opened in 2010 and offers various programmes including video analysis using trackman software to improve swing and bespoke drills by the instructor, 3 hours of personalised tuition to study all aspects of the game, and club fitting. Jean-Jacques Rivet manages the Biomecaswing Sports Centre accompanied by acclaimed teaching professional Alain Alberti, Head Coach of the David Leadbetter Golf Academy. This dynamic duo together, along with the team at Terre Blanche, create a unique offering for the golfing world for professionals and amateurs to enjoy.

 

Onsite technicians provide a full repair and fitting service ensuring guests and members alike have top of the range equipment continually available. Golf carts are fitted with GPS systems to accurately track your position on the fairway, and the Clubhouse and pro shop provide the latest series of TaylorMade equipment.

 

TERRE BLANCHE LOCATION:

 

Just 30 minutes from Cannes and 45 minutes from Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport , Terre Blanche's unrivalled location provides the gateway to the Riviera, enabling guests to experience the charm and character of Provence along with the chic ambience of the Côte d'Azur. As a European Tour Destination, Terre Blanche is located on one of the most outstanding estates in the south of France. The 750-acre luxury resort is a member of 'The Leading Hotels of the World' and as the only property of its kind in the region, provides refined hospitality rooted in authenticity and nature.

 

90 Minutes from Marseille

90 Minutes from Aix-en-Provence

80 Minutes from St-Tropez

 

RECENT TERRE BLANCHE AWARDS:

 

-          IAGTO Award 2012 - Best Golf Resort Europe 2013

-          "Le Chateau" Course voted best course in France by Fairways Magazine April 2013

-          France's Leading Resort 2013 - World Travel Awards

 

TERRE BLANCHE HISTORY:

 

At the end of the 1990s, Dietmar Hopp discovered the exceptional landscape of Terre Blanche and fell in love with what was then a dreamlike plot of woodland from a project never completed. The avid golfer and entrepreneur had great vision for what the immense space could become. Today, the stunning location that is now Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort reflects the passion of Hopp's dream, whilst preserving the fragile balance of its natural surroundings. An environmentally aware and carefully built residential hotel and golf resort, Terre Blanche aspires not only to provide the upmost quality experience for its guests but also to enhance the economy and tourism of the region.

 

 

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