The 2026 FedEx Open de France takes place from September 24-27 as the DP World Tour returns to Le Golf National just outside Paris.
France’s national Open is back on the Albatros Course after a two-year absence, with the renovated venue hosting the 108th edition of continental Europe’s oldest national championship.
The Albatros is a strategic, water-laden championship layout best known for its testing closing stretch around the 18th green.
Its renovated holes and exacting green complexes should reward precise tee-to-green play, high-quality distance control and composure under pressure – particularly over the closing holes.
Ludvig Aberg, Tommy Fleetwood and Matt Fitzpatrick lead the latest market, followed by Viktor Hovland, Ryan Gerard and Kristoffer Reitan.
Current Open de France 2026 Betting Odds
| Player | Win odds |
|---|---|
| Ludvig Åberg | 9.00 (9/1) |
| Tommy Fleetwood | 9.00 (9/1) |
| Matt Fitzpatrick | 10.00 (10/1) |
| Viktor Hovland | 12.00 (12/1) |
| Ryan Gerard | 13.00 (13/1) |
| Kristoffer Reitan | 21.00 (21/1) |
Leading Open de France Contenders
Ludvig Aberg
Ludvig Aberg shares favouritism at 9.00 and heads to Paris as one of the most formidable ball-strikers in the field.
His combination of elite power and control should be well suited to the Albatros Course, where precise driving is required to set up approaches to difficult greens.
If Aberg controls his distances around the water hazards and finds enough early putts, he has the scoring potential to take command of the championship.
Tommy Fleetwood
Tommy Fleetwood missed the cut last week but his controlled iron play, imagination and proven capacity to perform in demanding European conditions make him a natural fit for Le Golf National.
Fleetwood’s major strength this week will be his ability to manage risk. He does not need to overpower the Albatros layout.
If he keeps the ball in the correct sections of fairways and greens, he has the precision and short-game touch to make a serious push for the title.
Matt Fitzpatrick
Matt Fitzpatrick enters as the highest-ranked player in the field at world No.4 and his chasing another win in an impressive 2026 season.
His patient, tactically disciplined approach is an especially strong fit for a course where aggressive shots that miss their target can quickly lead to dropped shots.
Fitzpatrick has the accuracy from the tee and iron play to handle Le Golf National’s narrow corridors and water-heavy finish.
If he converts a fair share of the birdie chances that approach game produces, he has the temperament to make the most of a course that rewards relentless consistency.
Viktor Hovland
Viktor Hovland is another Ryder Cup-calibre player whose high-end ball-striking could be decisive around the Albatros.
His ability to attack from the tee and hit a high volume of greens in regulation gives him an obvious route to contention, provided he avoids the costly misses that water can create.
Hovland’s key will be maintaining patience throughout a course that can punish an overly aggressive strategy.
If he keeps the big numbers off the card, he has more than enough firepower to challenge the three players above him in the market.
Ryan Gerard
Ryan Gerard has enjoyed an impressive 2026 campaign and he chases another strong DP World Tour showing.
The American’s tidy, balanced game and growing confidence make him an appealing fit for a venue that rewards players prepared to make smart decisions from the tee rather than simply chase distance.
Gerard will need a positive putting week to make the difference, but his current price reflects an increasingly reliable contender. A fast start would put him in position to make the most of his momentum.
Kristoffer Reitan
Kristoffer Reitan rounds out the highlighted group and has attracted attention ahead of the start of the tournament.
His confident, attacking style gives him a route to contend at Le Golf National, but he will need to show the restraint required around its water hazards and demanding greens.
If the leaders fail to separate early and he adapts quickly to the renovated Albatros Course, he has the game to work his way into the Sunday picture.
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