Grand Prix Pessac 2026

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Date: Saturday, 19 September 2026

End Date: Sunday, 20 September 2026

Format: Individual Strokeplay

Category: Open

Entry Fee: €90.00

Handicap Limit: 11.4 (Ladies: 14.4)

Entry Method: Online

Sign-ups close: 04 Sep 2026


The Grand Prix Pessac 2026 is a 36-hole individual strokeplay competition held over two days (19-20 September 2026) at Golf Bluegreen Pessac. The event is open to French and international amateur golfers who hold a valid FFGolf licence, have paid the federal game fee (35 EUR), and possess a valid medical certificate. Men must have a handicap index of 11.4 or lower, and ladies must have an index of 14.4 or lower. Wild cards may be available from the Nouvelle-Aquitaine League. The field is limited to 114 players, with a maximum of 81 men and a minimum of 33 ladies. Entries are made online via the AS Golf de Pessac website, with payment by credit card only. The entry deadline is Friday 4 September at midnight. External adult visitors pay EUR 90, young adults (19-24 years) pay EUR 65, and players aged 18 and under pay EUR 50. A free training day is available the week before the competition (14-18 September) on reservation. The top three players in gross scores in each series will receive prizes. Ties for first place are resolved by a hole-by-hole play-off. Play-off impossibility results in a definitive ranking unless the committee decides otherwise. Start times are by equal blocks for the first round, with the second round drawn in inverse order of first-round results. White tees for men, blue tees for ladies.


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Venue

Golf de Pessac

Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Golf Bluegreen Pessac, established in 1989, is located 10 minutes from Bordeaux city center in southwestern France. The course sprawls across approximately 120 hectares of pine forests and is distinguished by water features bordered by reeds and wooded areas. The facility comprises three layouts: a compact course, a 9-hole course, and an 18-hole championship course, accommodating golfers of all levels from beginners to experienced players. The terrain is relatively flat, lined with majestic pine trees, and features elevated greens known throughout the region for their technical design and generous but winding contours. The course is characterized by strategically placed water hazards and well-designed holes with wide fairways that contrast with the demanding greens. Notable facilities include extensive practice areas with a practice range over water, multiple approach greens, a putting green, and a par-3 course. The clubhouse features a restaurant with terrace views overlooking the course, and additional amenities include a minigolf course and a well-equipped pro shop. The course is appreciated for its overall quality and design, attracting both subscribers and casual golfers seeking a well-maintained golfing experience in a picturesque natural setting.