The 2018 Ryder Cup is set to boast a unique first in any golf tournament.
Pascol Grizot, Chairman 2018 Ryder Cup with the host venue in the background. (Photo - www.golfbytourmiss.com)
Pascal Grizot, Chairman of the successful French bid, revealed grandstands will run the full length of four holes at the National course in six years time.
Grandstands will be erected the full length of the first, second and then the 17th and 18th holes.
He said: “It means you will be able to stay in a grandstand to see the drive, the second shot and the putts.”
That will be a total of close to 1,600 yards of grandstand.
As well, Euro 6m will be spent on the course expanding all 18 tees and reworking a number of greens.
European and USA players will stay in the stunning Trainon Palace in Versailles and with official functions in the Versailles Palace.
The Novotel Hotel on course at Le National set for a huge refurhishment. (Photo - www.golfbytourmiss.com)
Grizot indicated the ‘Petite Orangerie’ area within the Versailles Palace will be used for a 1,200 seat dinner during the week of the Ryder Cup.
As well, there will be a Ryder Cup tented village underneath the Eiffel Tower.
