Grand Prix de Saint Germain

The Grand Prix de Saint Germain is a prestigious amateur tournament held annually at Golf de Saint-Germain near Paris, France. Organized by the Ligue de Golf Paris Ile-de-France and affiliated with the French Golf Federation, the event is played over 54 holes of stroke play, with 18 holes each day and a cut made after 36 holes. Typically, around 120 competitors participate, with eligibility based on handicap: men must have a handicap of 3.4 or lower, and women 6.4 or lower, plus meet certain sports and medical criteria set by the French federation. Players apply via the French Golf Federation’s system, and selection occurs by handicap order, with additional places possible through wild cards. The Grand Prix is recognized for its competitive field and its importance in French amateur golf, and the venue rotates among top clubs in the Paris region.