Slow Play

Steve received some advice on how to cut out slow play from formula 1 world champion, Lewis Hamilton, when he played our golf course last week!

Proshop news

We just received a small Burberry stock, with shirts, polo shirts and pants, so do not hesitate to visit us!

Our Head Green keeper is leaving us…..

 

It is with great sadness that I have to announce that our head green keeper – Benoit Falgayrac - has informed me that he has taken on another challenge with his former employer, Blue Green in the Bordeaux region.

Benoit joined Royal Mougins Golf Club at the end of 2003, after I met him while he was reconstructing the golf of Saint Maxime, which was partially destroyed by the terrible forest fires, which had created havoc in this region.

For the past 7 years, Benoit and his team have done a marvellous job in bringing the golf course back in shape, fencing it, putting in a new drainage system with very good results, renewing the whole irrigation system and changing various tee boxes, fairways, bunkers, lakes etc.

In other words: A total overhaul and a general refreshing and renovating exercise.

He always worked in close harmony and consultation with our original architect, Rick Baril of von Hagge,Smelek & Baril, as well as with our external consultant, Robin de Vooght – not only to optimize his working methods but also to test his own ideas.

I will miss him dearly as we had many open and frank discussions and a wonderful working relationship. We have shared many projects over the years, but most of all, I appreciate his personality and aim in life: Creating something beautiful within the means put at his disposal.

Benoit will leave us at the beginning of February 2011 to join his former employer, Blue Green (since 2008/9 in Dutch hands) and move to Bordeaux Lac GC, where he will oversee two 18-hole courses, as well as constructing another 9-hole course. If everything goes according to plan, as of 2013/14 Benoit will be responsible for the Western region of Blue Green France, which counts at least a dozen golf clubs.

I wish Benoit, his wife Laurence, and their 2 sons lots of luck and happiness in their new region, house, job, and school.

Thanks and « Merci » for everything!!!

Joost Rieter

Today, the Royal Spa offers.....

Contact : Nathalie +33 492 924 967 or spa@royalmougins.fr

Coupe des Vignobles

Don't miss our next "coupe des vignobles", on the 20th of November, a 4 ball better ball competition, with a shot gun start at 10.00 am.

Afterwards, a wine and cheese buffet will be served in the restaurant!

Year-end meeting Ladies Section

Dear Ladies,

Please join me for an informal meeting, partly regarding what has happened during 2010, partly to discuss what we all can do better during the coming 12 months.

I need your input, especially regarding the Ladies Day, which will be organized by a new creative committee as of next year.

The meeting will take place at the Clubhouse on Tuesday November 23rd at 16 pm.

Please sign up in the Pro Shop. If you are unable to attend you are perfectly welcome to give me your ideas by mail.

Looking forward to seeing you!

 

Fore!

Lene Bjerk-Bojesen

Ladies’ Captain

Réminiscence : The Trophy stays in the Clubhouse

At the end of a very exciting day, the Royal Mougins team proudly could lift the Réminiscence Trophy and return it to the shelf in our clubhouse yesterday.

My sincere congratulations and gratitude goes to Team Manager, Laurence Guillemard and the other 20 Royal Mougins ladies who have taken the time during the year to successfully defend the colours of the Club.

Linda (36 points), Laurence G (34 points), Catherine (33 points), Laurence R (30 points), Martin, Gilda, Zoya, Conny and Caroline played in a bright sunshine in the final Thursday November 4^th on our home turf. Marina and Julie kindly supported the team by caddying.

Congratulations ladies!

Lene Bjerk-Bojesen

Ladies Captain