When we are talking about European golf club management companies or international golf club management companies operating in Europe we usually think about:
- Bluegreen (world #7),
- UGOLF (world #16),
- Marriott Golf (world #14),
- Crown Golf (world 19),
- Troon.
However, we cannot neglect the Open Golf Club, the leading French upmarket golf operator. They are not a new golf club management company. Open Golf Club founded in 1987.
Open Golf Club is serving 53 golf clubs and present in 8 European countries:
- France,
- Belgium,
- The Netherlands,
- Luxembourg,
- Portugal,
- Spain,
- Italy,
- Switzerland.
Here are some of their leading golf club partners:
- Golf National – host of the 2018 Ryder Cup
- Hardelot,
- Le Touquet,
- Chateau des Vigiers,
- Pont Royal,
- Golf du Chateau de la Bawette,
- The San Roque Club,
- La Finca Golf Course etc.
2019 Open Golf Club Convention
Most recently, Open Golf Club held its 2019 Convention at Le Golf du Médoc Resort near Bordeaux.
In addition to the more than 70 golf directors, providers, and experts, Jean-Lou Charron, President of the French Golf Federation (FFG), and Aurelien Didier (Club relations manager, French Golf Federation).
During the event was announced the retirement of Hervé Decléty, the marketing director of Open Golf Club.