Les Bordes gets new owners

Posted on 24/03/08.

The globally renowned Les Bordes estate in France, which is widely accredited as one of the world�s best golf courses, has been bought from its Japanese owners by a prominent group of international businessmen.

The group, led by Tony Jimenez, has purchased the prestigious venue for an undisclosed sum from Kosaido International and promised to further enhance the already exceptional facilities at the resort.

The course, which was designed by acclaimed architect Robert von Hagge, is already consistently rated as the best course in Europe alongside Ryder Cup venue Valderrama and considered by many to be among the top five in the world.

Now the new owners, Les Bordes Holdings, have announced that they intend to charge von Hagge with the task of upgrading the course further and continuing its meticulous maintenance schedules to maintain its world rankings.

They also plan to completely upgrade one of the other two 18-hole courses on the estate to rival the prestigio...