2019 Golf and Wine competitions
From Bordeaux to La Rioja, with over 50 golf courses to choose from, there is so many competitions to choose from. As we are in one of the best European regions for wine and gastronomy, our amateur competitions are renowned for their generous prizes and gourmet friendly lunches and visits. Take a look at our selection:
24th to 26th May 2019 – Weekend Les Grands Crus de Bordeaux
L’Union des Grands Crus organise every year a unique event entitled “Le Weekend des Grands Crus”. This noteworthy event features many activities including the chance to taste the grands crus wines of Bordeaux. Also featured is a gastronomic dinner and an amateur individual golf competition at Golf du Medoc, one of the best golf courses in South-West France.
21st to 23rd June 2019 – 7th Cru Classé Trophy
Come and enjoy two full days at Châteaux Les Vigiers in one of the most beautiful châteaux in Dordogne combining great Michelin-starred gastronomy, friendly service and the best local wines directly from the producers! Sip and chip the best local wines from Bergerac and Saint-Emilion and take part as a team (6 players) together with a PGA Pro. If you’re on your own, we’ll team you up with others ; if you don’t come with a PGA Pro, we find you one. Individual and Pro-am competitions over 2 days. Great atmosphere guaranteed.
July 5th to July 7th 2019 – 10th edition of Drives du Médoc
Join the most prestigious amateur tournament that combines the passion for golf and the magic of great Bordeaux Wines from Medoc. Play both courses at Golf du Médoc, Les Vignes and Les Châteaux. Teams of two players on 36 holes. Open to all amateur players. Stay at Golf du Médoc resort, on the 10 best golf resorts in Europe for relaxation guaranteed. Taste the famous wines from Médoc (Listrac, Magaux, Pauillac, etc) and special wine great wine and gourmet prizes to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the special event!
28th and 29th of September 2019 – 5th edition of the Surf & Golf Trophy in Lacanau
Greens & Grapes is the official travel agency of the Golf & Surf Trophy, a unique event which combines both sports for passionate amateurs in Lacanau near Bordeaux, one of the best surfing spots in the world and beautiful golf courses with international competition.
September is the best month to surf great waves on the Atlantic coast of South-West France and enjoy an indian summer on the greens.
The surf competition will take place on the first day (Saturday) and the golf competition on the second day (Sunday) on the International Golf course of Lacanau along with numerous activities and animations throughout the weekend: surf and golf initiations, golf cross, street cross and so on, complementary drinks and closing lunch.