Venue & Tournament Details
Venue: Golf de Saint-Nom-La-Bretèche, Paris, France
Par/Yardage: Par 71 – 6,977 yards
Dates: Thursday, Sept. 18 – Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025
Format: 72-hole stroke play, 36-hole cut after Friday
Purse: $3.25 million (Winner: $552,500)
Race to Dubai Points: 5,000
This marks the first time since 2001 the Open de France is not played at Le Golf National, instead returning to Saint-Nom-La-Bretèche, a venue last used in 1982 when Seve Ballesteros lifted the trophy.
Weather Forecast (Paris)
Thursday: Sunny, highs of 74°F (23°C), light winds
Friday: Partly cloudy, 72°F (22°C), breezy conditions
Saturday: Clear skies, 70°F (21°C), ideal scoring weather
Sunday: Mild, 68°F (20°C), chance of late showers
Expect firm fairways and receptive greens, creating a balanced test for both power hitters and precision players.
Injury & Player News
Harry Hall (ENG): Arrives in Paris after being controversially left out of the Ryder Cup squad despite a stellar PGA Tour season.
Kristoffer Reitan (NOR): In top form, sitting third in the Race to Dubai standings.
Victor Perez (FRA): The home favorite, looking to deliver in front of French fans.
Defending Champion: Dan Bradbury (ENG), who won in 2024 at Le Golf National on -16.
Key Player Matchups
Harry Hall vs. Corey Conners – Hall’s putting and consistency against Conners’ elite ball-striking.
Victor Perez vs. Laurie Canter – Perez carries home support, while Canter’s aggressive style could thrive on this layout.
Kristoffer Reitan vs. the Field – Reitan’s fearless scoring ability makes him a dark horse for the title.
Recent Player Form
Harry Hall: 5 top-10s on the PGA Tour in 2025, ranked 54th in the world.
Kristoffer Reitan: Multiple top-10s on the DP World Tour, including a win at the Soudal Open.
Victor Perez: Mixed results in the U.S., but motivated to shine on home soil.
Dan Bradbury: Defending champion, looking to rediscover the form that earned him his second DP World Tour title.
Series & Tournament History
Oldest national open in Continental Europe (est. 1906).
Past champions include legends like Seve Ballesteros, Nick Faldo, and Thomas Levet.
2024 Champion: Dan Bradbury (-16).
Last time at Saint-Nom-La-Bretèche: 1982, won by Seve Ballesteros.
Betting Trends
Defending champions have struggled to repeat at the Open de France.
European players have dominated recent editions, with 8 of the last 10 winners hailing from Europe.
Saint-Nom-La-Bretèche historically rewards accuracy and putting over raw power.
Historical Betting Results
2024: Dan Bradbury won at 25/1 odds.
2023: Guido Migliozzi finished top 5 at 40/1.
2022: Thomas Pieters placed top 10, cashing for each-way bettors.
