France is pleased to welcome the 2009 European Young Masters! As well as hosting this event at the Golf National, which is the French Golf Federation Golf Course, where is held every year the “Open de France”, European Tour Event. With two 18 holes courses and one 9 holes course, the Golf National has all the facilities to receive high level golf competitions.

The Albatros course is well known by amateur and professional golfers to be a very competitive course. Among the “Open de France”, this course is the venue for the French Amateur Championship (14 to 18 years old) every year.

The Green keeper and his team are used to prepare a challenging course for international competitions, which is the key to a successful event.

Gathering more than 25 nations for this event is a true challenge for France.

The success of this 3rd edition will illustrate the involvement of France in the young international golfers.

We wish all the best to all the players.

                                                                                    Georges BARBARET
                                                                          President French Golf Federation