Posted on Wednesday, 5 July 2017

Tommy Fleetwood enters the world top 20 after a thrilling victory at the Open de France at L'Albatros – an alluring venue that may inspire many UK golfers into a Gallic golfing getaway.

Demonstrating consummate calmness and composure, Tommy Fleetwood claimed victory at Le Golf National after a strong performance.

Fleetwood's impressive form has not come out of nowhere – he has shown skill and professionalism from tee to green all season. He has been praised for continually creating chances and putting his ball in the right position on the greens.

Commentators expect Fleetwood's great form to continue, buoyed by the certainty he can take on the world's top golfers. So long as he can stay away from injury, the Englishman is expected to have the majors firmly in his sights.

For many pundits, Fleetwood's recent performance should have him being mentioned in the same breath as top flight players.

Indeed, he is now ranked in the top 20 globally.

Fleetwood's French victory comes after beating off an impressive Dustin Johnson in Abu Dhabi this year and finishing just behind him in Mexico. After his victory at Le Golf National, few can argue that Fleetwood doesn't deserve the utmost respect for his golfHe certainly worked hard for his place above Sergio Garcia in the Race to Dubai standings.

Many believe Fleetwood will make next year's Ryder Cup team with ease, and furthermore, that he can make it all the way to the top.

Considering that just a year ago he was ranked 188th in the world, the man from Birkdale, Merseyside, knows the eyes of the golfing world are on him.

Inspired by The Open de France?

Aside from Tommy Fleetwood's superb golfing ability, Open de France showcased how alluring a round of golf in France can be. The National course at Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, Paris, is a delightful venue surrounding the Chateau of Versailles.

But there are many other amazing courses in France, too.

Among the finest are the Morfontaine (Grand Parcours) in North East France – easy for UK golfers to reach by air, or indeed by ferry.

Another top-rated French course is Les Bordes. Located in North West France it is also easily accessible for British golfers in search of a unique course – sure to be augmented by wonderful French food and wine.

Bucolic Chantilly (Vineuil) is also worthy of consideration for a Gallic golfing getaway, located in North East France, just 150 miles from the ferry port of Calais.

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