Dan Bradbury will attempt to defend his FedEx Open de France title as the historic tournament moves to a new venue at Golf de Saint-Nom-La-Bretèche from September 18-21, with tickets on sale now.
Bradbury returns to France after securing a second DP World Tour victory in last year’s edition at Le Golf National, where spectators witnessed a stunning performance as he fended off a strong field to lift Continental Europe’s oldest national Open, cementing his status as one of the DP World Tour’s biggest rising stars.
He will be joined in the French capital by Rolex Series winner Ryan Fox and three home favourites in Martin Couvra, Julien Guerrier and Alexander Levy as the historic event returns for its 107th edition. Click here to buy tickets.
With a growing reputation and confidence from his victory, 25-year-old Bradbury will be eager to continue his upward trajectory at one of continental Europe’s most prestigious events.
“Winning the Open de France last year was a huge moment for me, and I’m excited to return and try to defend my title,” he said.
“Moving to Golf de Saint-Nom-La-Bretèche adds a fresh challenge, and I’ve heard great things about the course. The French fans were incredible last year, and I’m looking forward to playing in front of them again.
“Winning my maiden title in Joburg was an amazing feeling, but winning for a second time just showed that I have the game to compete regularly at this level and at an event with the stature as the Open de France is even more satisfying.”
New Zealand’s Fox, who won his fourth DP World Tour title at the prestigious BMW PGA Championship in 2023, will make his sixth FedEx Open de France appearance in September as he looks to better his highest finish of sixth, which came in the 2017 edition.
“I love playing in historic tournaments and they don’t come much bigger than the Open de France,” Fox said.
“The Back 9 on the Race to Dubai is stacked with huge events and I’m really looking forward to getting a run at them and seeing what I can do.”
Couvra is a rising star in French golf having won on the HotelPlanner Tour as an amateur in 2023, before earning his DP World Tour card via the Road to Mallorca last year.
“I can’t wait to play in the Open de France as a full DP World Tour member for the first time,” Couvra said.
“It’s so special to play in front of the home fans and I can’t wait to tee it up in September.”
Five-time DP World Tour winner Levy will make his return to his home Open for the first time since 2023 and is relishing the opportunity.
“I have always cherished every opportunity I’ve been given to play in the Open de France and I was gutted to miss it last year, so I’m incredibly excited to tee it up at Golf de Saint-Nom-La-Bretèche in September.”
Guerrier win his maiden DP World Tour title at the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters last year and will tee it up on home soil as a winner for the first time in September.
“It is going to be so special returning to the Open de France as a DP World Tour winner and I’m really excited to play in front of the French fans again,” Guerrier said.
The 2025 FedEx Open de France marks a new chapter in the tournament’s illustrious history, with Golf de Saint-Nom-La-Bretèche hosting the event for the first time. The celebrated venue, which previously staged multiple editions of the Seve Trophy, is renowned for its strategic layout and picturesque setting, promising a thrilling test for the world-class field.
Tickets for the 2025 FedEx Open de France are now on sale, with General Admission and Premium Hospitality packages available. For more information and to secure your place at one of the DP World Tour’s most prestigious events, visit the official DP World Tour website.
