The pistes might still be covered with snow, but next week, Val d’Isere hosts the 5th Winter Golf Cup.
This event is not just about sport, but the social side as well, so it appeals to both professionals and keen amateurs.
Amateurs, celebrities and professionals
There’s a chance to meet Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts and the president of the 2018 Ryder Cup, Pascal Grizot. Don’t miss as well the France v. United Kingdom head-to-head match.
Other sporting celebrities taking part include rugby player Thomas Castaignède and local snowboard champion Mathieu Bozzetto.
Open to everyone
The course in the Manchet Valley is open to anyone interested in playing golf on snow – including beginners – on the competition days of March 23 and 24. It’s just €40 pp to play, and that includes breakfast as well.
The France–United Kingdom Challenge
The second edition of this special event is sponsored by the Ryder Cup and BMW. Teams from both countries compete against each other on custom-built ‘street golf’ course in the centre of the Val d’Isere. That’s followed by a match play competition over nine holes in the Manchet Valley.
If you’d like to represent your country than the cost is €120 per player including entry, lunch and some special gifts.
The BMW Val d’Isere Winter Golf Cup
This both event is open to anyone and will see a maximum of 25 amateur teams take part. The format is two rounds, with the best ball scoring and played on the magnificent Manchet Valley nine-hole course.
Taking part will be some of the best golfers on the European tour: Frenchman and 4-time winner Raphaël Jacquelin; Grégory Havret, runner-up in the 2010 US Open; up and coming youngster Romain Langasque; French no.2 Alexander Levy; plus Ryder Cup player Nicolas Colsaerts.
The cost is €1600 per team of two players, including two rounds, two lunches, two dinners, and gifts.
Accommodation
If you need accommodation for this event, please contact the Chaletline team and we would be delighted to assist you.
PROGRAMME
PLAY FOR ALL – Wednesday, March 22
08.30: Welcome breakfast at Restaurant “Les Clochetons”
09.00-12.30: Round of snow golf
Thursday, March 23
08.30: Welcome breakfast at Restaurant “Les Clochetons”
09.00-12.30: Round of snow golf
FRANCE – UNITED KINGDOM CHALLENGE
Thursday, March 23
17.30: Players meet at Hotel “Aigle des Neiges”
18.00-20.00: Street golf in the village centre
20.00: Dinner at Hotel “Le Blizzard”
Friday, March 24
08.30: Golf on snow match play
12.30: Lunch and prize-giving at Restaurant “Les Clochetons”
BMW VAL D’ISERE WINTER GOLF CUP
Friday, March 24
18.30: Players meet at Hotel “Aigle des Neiges”
20.00: Dinner at “La Taverne d’Alsace”
Saturday, March 25
08.30: First round of the golf on snow competition
13.00: Lunch at “La Folie Douce”
20.00: Dinner at the mountain restaurant “Le Signal”
Sunday, March 26
08.30: Second round of the golf on snow competition
13.00: Lunch and prize-giving in the restaurant of Hotel “Les Barmes de l’Ours”