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GOLF COURSE KEY DATES The Evian Resort Golf Club 1904 Opening of Evian’s 9-hole course 1922 Course enlarged to 18 holes 1988 – 1990 Renovation by architect Cabell B. Robinson (former assistant to Robert Trent Jones) 1994 First edition of the Evian Masters, the women’s interna- tional golf tournament 2012 The Evian Masters makes history by becoming the 5th major and is renamed The Evian Championship HISTORY 2013 Total renovation of the course N 1904, THE EVIAN MINERAL by becoming one of the Grand to meet with USGA regulations WATER COMPANY BOUGHT THE Slam courses 18 years after it was FARM AND LAND BELONGING launched in 1994. The new edition I th TO THE BERTHET FAMILY AND of the Evian Championship, the 5 BUILT A 9-HOLE GOLF COURSE major, will take place from 15 to LE CHALET DU GOLF WITH THE FORTHCOMING 18 September 2016. This “mineral” OPENING OF THE HOTEL ROYAL IN course was totally renovated in In a natural setting, just a stone’s MIND. LOCATED AT AN ALTITUDE 2013, and now plays with more throw from the greens and with OF 500 METERS, OVERLOOKING rhythm, is more spectacular and unrestricted views of the mountains, LAKE GENEVA, ONE OF THE more strategic. the Chalet du Golf provides a stylish, FIRST GOLF COURSES IN FRANCE modern and friendly atmosphere all WAS AN IMMEDIATE SUCCESS It offers a new way to play while year long. The Chalet du Golf re- WITH VISITORS, WHO WERE retaining a strong “French-style” opened early 2016 subsequent to ENCHANTED BY ITS MAGNIFICENT identity. All the tees have been total refurbishment. The new look VIEWS AND VEGETATION WHICH modified and the fairways reworked. combines the use of noble materials WAS TO BE IMMORTALISED BY The greens are firmer, require more with furnishings reminiscent of LAMARTINE. technical play, and are now larger the comfort found in Anglo-Saxon in size to offer 6 pin positions. They clubhouses. Dining options now are defended by an increased num- In 148 acres of wooded parkland, proposed by the Chef include a ber of more ambitious obstacles, in over the years the Evian Resort variety of «dishes to share» with particular newly created or enlarged Golf Club has become a challenging friends or over an aperitif, slate water features, and many deeper course that has asserted its per- platters and snacks. Innovative and bunkers have also been re-posi- sonality by offering the quality of trendy, the Chalet du Golf is an tioned all over the course. The Evian a legendary championship course address not to be missed, whether Puzzle refers to the heart of the combined with the beauty of its a golfer or not, for a first or return course, the crucial final run-in holes exceptional setting. visit. 15, 16, 17 and 18 where everything is to play for. The incomparable viewpoints of Lake Geneva and the Alpine sum- This area, located just in front of the mits make this place one that is Club House terrace, offers shaped legendary and unforgettable. terrain with unique viewpoints of the game during the Evian Cham- The new 18-hole course (6595 yards pionship tournament. The signature - Par 72) at the Evian Resort Golf hole of this renovated course is Club is legendary without a doubt. number 5. The difficulty of this par 3 After delighting the leading women stems from an island green and the players in the world who meet each need to negotiate a 100-metre long year at the now legendary Evian water hazard. Masters tournament, it made history The Evian Resort Golf Club THE GOLF CLUB ACADEMY HE EVIAN RESORT GOLF Unique in the world, whether for A number of packages have already CLUB ACADEMY WAS training, improving or simply hav- proven highly popular. Individual TDESIGNED BY A TEAM OF ing fun... all of golf’s constraints are lessons, club fitting, TrackMan com- SPECIALISTS (ARCHITECTS, GOLF removed to keep only the best of bine test and even a 3-day Perfor- PLAYERS, CHAMPIONS AND PROS) the game. While beginners imme- mance Programme in small groups IN ORDER TO PURELY AND SIMPLY diately enjoy the joys of learning in of no more than 2 to 4 students, REINVENT HOW TO PLAY GOLF. a real-game situation, professionals which includes both advanced swing ALL THE GOLF EXPERIENCES AND and enlightened amateurs train for a analysis and a tailored progress plan SUBTLETIES OF A CHAMPIONSHIP chosen duration, with a specific goal are available under the expert eye of COURSE ARE CONCENTRATED in mind. our certified golf instructors. INTO 12 MODULES LOCATED IN AN EXCEPTIONAL, NATURAL SETTING Each player enjoys a tailored teach- OF 37 ACRES BETWEEN LAKE AND ing program, in a place specifically MOUNTAINS. designed to work on all types of shot, all possible variations of dis- tance and direction, with or without obstacles, and they make significa- tive, solid and measurable progress. Whatever one’s age or ability, whether playing alone, with family or accompanied by a pro and what- ever time is available, the Academy means that playing golf is fun in a friendly atmosphere. Offering 12 modules on grass designed to the same dimensions as a champion- ship course and for all golf shots, this unique concept provides areas with and without slope, roughs and fairways: • 8 training modules reproduce all the situations encountered on a real course and allow players to work on their game, on all types of shot, re-producing the move- ment as many times as required. • A 4-hole course provides 3 levels of difficulty enabling beginners and experienced players alike the possibility to rapidly test their progress in a real-game situation. The Evian Resort Golf Club THE MANOIR DU GOLF, THE IDEAL RETREAT FOR GOLFERS HE MANOIR DU GOLF IN EVIAN, LOCATED IN THE THEART OF THE EVIAN RESORT GOLF CLUB ACADEMY, OFFERS GOLF ENTHUSIASTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO STAY THERE DAY AND NIGHT AND TO ENJOY THEIR PASSION AS THE DAY BREAKS. KEY FIGURES ABOUT THE MANOIR The Manoir de Novery, built in 1911, 7 rooms at the Manoir has retained the soul and elegance of homes from bygone times. This authentic feel was retained during 160 members at the Academy’s refurbishment and the seven guest Golf School rooms are imbued with a cosy, totally golf-inspired atmosphere. 6 qualified instructors Golf devotees will enjoy use of all the Evian Resort’s facilities (access to the relaxation facilities at the Royal 1 Club Fitting service: golf club and Ermitage hotels and to the Kid’s repair and maintenance all Resort for little ones…) while living year round their passion from dawn ‘til dusk. The Evian Resort Golf Club THE EVIAN CHAMPIONSHIP EVIAN MASTERS THE EVIAN CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS 1994 Helen Alfredsson 1995 Laura Davies 1996 Laura Davies 1997 Hiromi Kobayashi 1998 Helen Alfredsson 1999 Catrin Nilsmark 2000 Annika Sörenstam 2001 Rachel Teske 2002 Annika Sörenstam 2003 Juli Inkster 2004 Wendy Doolan The only women’s golf major in Continental Europe 2005 Paula Creamer Karrie Webb The greatest women golfers in the Majors, with its strategically placed 2006 world have been crowned in Evian date at the end of the season, will 2007 Nathalie Gulbis at the tournament launched over be crowning a new champion from Helen Alfredsson 20 years ago by Antoine Riboud. among the world’s leading women 2008 Since 1994, the event has become golfers this year, from 15 to 18 2009 Ai Miyazato a leader in world golf. In 2013, the September 2016. The Evian Cham- Jiyai Shin tournament, renamed The Evian pionship, co-sanctioned by the US 2010 Championship, became a member and European tours (respectively 2011 Karrie Webb of the highly select club of 5 major the LPGA and LET), is played in Inbee Park tournaments in women’s world golf. stroke play over 4 days (18 holes a 2012 Following the Kraft Nabisco Cham- day). After the first 2 rounds, the 70 2013 Suzann Pettersen pionship, the LPGA Championship, top players and ties make the cut Hyo Joo Kim the US Women’s Open and Women’s through to the next round. 2014 British Open, the newcomer to the 2015 Lydia Ko WHAT’S ON 2016 2 to 9 July Rencontres Musicales d’Evian 21 to 24 July Evian Resort Infiniti Pro-Am 15 to 18 September The Evian Championship 23 & 24 September Haribo Kid’s Cup Final PRACTICAL INFORMATION Geographical location 360 miles from Paris, 118 miles from Lyon and 25 miles from Geneva, Evian-les-Bains is a spa town built on the mountainside. Perched at an altitude of 497 metres, in the heart of 47-acre grounds, the Evian Resort overlooks Lake Geneva. It dominates the town, looking towards the Alpine range and faces the Swiss city of Lausanne on the other side of the lake. .