Le Golf National de France” has selected a fleet of Jacobsen golf mowers for its golf courses located at Guyancourt in the Yvelines department south-west of Paris. The Golf National is bidding to hold the Ryder Cup in 2018.


Director of Golf, Olivier Roche, said ”The worldwide reputation of Jacobsen’s greens mowers’ quality of cut was a very important consideration. “A major men’s tournament takes place here every July, and we are bidding to host the 2018 Ryder Cup; the quality of our greens is vital to us and to the world-class golfers who compete on the Tour. The use of Jacobsen Eclipse 122 pedestrian mowers will continue to raise the playing standard of our greens and the visual appeal of the course”. To summarise, Olivier added “This is a true partnership – proactive, with true human spirit”.

David Withers, managing director of Ransomes Jacobsen, who was present at the signing of the supply contract expressed his delight at the Golf National’s choice. “We are delighted that this most prestigious organisation has decided to choose Jacobsen equipment.