Céline Boutier the greatest French player in history in Deauville

Paris, June 15 2023

LACOSTE LADIES OPEN DE FRANCE

CÉLINE BOUTIER: THE GREATEST FRENCH PLAYER IN HISTORY IN DEAUVILLE

Céline Boutier, the 11^th-ranked golfer in the world and the first Frenchwoman in history to break into the top 10, will attempt to reclaim the title in Deauville from September 28^th to 30^th. After a magnificent victory in 2021 and a 6^th-place finish in 2022, Céline Boutier returns to the Lacoste Ladies Open de France, the most artistic tournament of the season. This 33^rd edition will once again see the top 108 players from the continent compete at Golf Barrière Deauville.

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Quick digest :

· Céline Boutier, the top-ranked French player and 11^th in the world (as of 5 June), returns to the Lacoste Ladies Open de France.

· Competition dates: September 28^th to 30^th, 2023.

· A second edition held at Golf Barrière Deauville, with an emphasis on art.

· Top European female golf players will compete for a record prize fund of €350,000.

Once again this year, among the 108 players in competition, representing 5 continents and almost 25 nationalities, Céline Boutier will be one of the major attractions for spectators.

The French golfer achieved remarkable success this year. By winning her third title on the LPGA Tour (women’s american circuit) at the Drive on Championship, she became the most decorated French player in history on the highly competitive global stage. Additionally, her victory propelled her to the 8^th position in the world rankings, setting a new record for French golf across all rankings.

With such achievements, she will naturally enter the tournament in Deauville as a favorite, having a deep familiarity with the event. After winning the Lacoste Ladies Open de France in 2021 and finishing 6^th in 2022, she will strive to reclaim the title on familiar grounds.

Céline Boutier: « I am thrilled to return to Deauville and strive to win this title once again. The Lacoste Ladies Open de France is a tournament that I absolutely love. As a Frenchwoman, this tournament is always special, especially for me, as I play throughout the year in the United States and have few opportunities to compete in front of a French crowd and my loved ones. This year, the tournament will take place one week after the Solheim Cup. I hope to win it with the European team and then arrive in Deauville with the trophy and celebrate it with my French fans. »