Jérôme Lando-Casanova and Clément Berardo doubles champions in Reunion

Favorites of the competition, Clément Berardo and Jérôme Lando-Casanova won the Mercedes Open Golf de La Réunion thanks to a mastered final day in fourballs. The experienced Maxime Radureau and Anthony Grenier finished second alongside Reunion Islanders Christian Verrougstraete and Titouan Berny.

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Leaders since day one, the double composed of Jérôme Lando-Casanova et Clement Berardo was once again impressive during the four-ball best ball on Sunday to handily win the Mercedes Open Golf of La Réunion (-22).

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Solid in foursomes on Saturday and brilliant in fourballs (-10 Friday and -12 Sunday), the only pair made up of two former golfers from DP World Tour flew over the competition on the very scenic Golf du Bassin Bleu.

« We started with five birdies and we were -7 after the first eight holes. It sets the rhythm wellnoted Berardo. But it couldn't last like that for 18 holes. And the trap is that as soon as we make two pars in a row, we ask ourselves questions. But we remained calm. And in the end we accelerated again to win while we felt the others coming back a little. »

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Champions of golf… and padel!

Regulars at this tournament played in Reunion, the two men, who are approaching their roaring forties, had never participated together. A first win for the usual partners… of padel!

« It was our first time together here. And we win! It works at padel and it works at golf too! », smiled the Corsican golfer.

A 100% pei team on the podium!

In the final part alongside the winners, the Reunionese Christian Verrougstraete et Titouan Berny were in the front row to witness the demonstration. But far from giving up despite the leaders' crazy progress, they held on to score a -7 on the return course which places them on the second step of the podium, four shots behind.

« We didn't lose the tournament. They won it, accepted Verrougstraete. They controlled their game. But frankly, second is great. It's the best week of the year for us, the Reunion players. The weather is nice. This is my golf course. We are followed by friends and family. I will continue to coach with the Click and Golf academy near Lille. But this kind of week makes me want to play a few tournaments again in 2025 », he concluded with a greedy eye.

They were impressively serene. But we remained patient and we didn't give up once again

Titouan Berny

After a difficult season, his partner at the Golf du Colorado also accepted the superiority of the winners.

« We said as a joke after the first leg that we could give them the tournament because they didn't miss a shot, smiled Titouan Berny. They were impressively serene. But we remained patient and we didn't give up once again. »

Radureau-Grenier in the fight

The experienced Maxime Radureau et Anthony Grenier also finished with a bang to finish tied for second with the 100% Péi duo, thanks to an identical return journey of -7!

« We even said to ourselves after our birdie at 17 that victory was possible with an eagle at 18, confessed the pro from the Dax driving range who thinks about Senior Tour in 2025. But they also played well and they deserve their victory. »

Not too many regrets to have because the winners played really well

Maxime Radureau

Winner with Leonard Bem in 2019, Maxime Radureau could also only note the superiority of the winners.

« It's a shame that we ended badly each time the first two days. But ultimately there aren't too many regrets to have because the winners played really well. »

The defending champion grabs 5th place

We will note the fourth place of the only pair composed of two former winners present this week with Victor Riu et Stanislas Caturla who end up six shots behind the winners.

Title holder after his triumph last year with Matthew Pavon, Julien Quesne did not stand out alongside Sebastien Vandoorenunaccustomed to this type of test.

« We finished 5th. We missed a great first day to be in the game, declared the double winner on the DP World Tour. It remains a great, friendly week in doubles with Sébastien, my former partner at the Golf de Touraine when we played the Gounouilhou together, with all the friends and in a magnificent setting. »

(Victor Riu under the eyes of Stanislas Caturla)

The big golf festival in Reunion

This great celebration of Reunion golf was played like every year under the intense sunshine of the west side of the island, in the middle of the austral summer. The 2025 edition is already in preparation since partner Mercedes has committed to at least one additional season.

« Mercedes is proud to have been a partner of this event for 15 years and we have logically extended it until 2025.confided Didier Legendredirector of Mercedes Réunion.

(The Réunion Lé La! Photo Hermann Wong “Ticaf”)

The kids’ day which traditionally kicks off the week brought together 440 children this year at the Golf de Bourbon. We will also remember that the Golf of Colorado was not forgotten with a pro-am on Thursday. Finally, Club 18, bringing together local patrons, raised funds to acquire 3D glasses for theChildren's Joy Associationwhich tries to participate in the well-being of hospitalized children. So many ingredients with sweet spicy flavors from Reunion Island that already make you want to experience the 2025 edition under the sun of the Vanilla Islands.

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