Here, at Guyancourt, surrounding the Chateau of Versailles – once home to Louis X1V – there’s a hint of Florida, a sprinkling of Ireland and a lot of France. Golf National took three years to construct and in 1990 the Albatros stadium course opened for play. It was co-designed by Hubert Chesneau and von Hagge Design Associates the Albatross stadium course opened in 1990. The Albatross course has hosted the Open de France 19 times since 1991 and will be the site of the 2018 Ryder Cup. A purpose built competition track the Albatross courses is a firm test at 6700 metres but the rolling terrain of Ireland's best links and the intimidating water hazzards of the TPC Sawgrass provide the real challenge. Recognised as one of the toughest finishing stretches in golf a thrilling finish is always a possibility and is sure to provide a great Ryder Cup competition.