Meet our three teachers
Meet the instructors at Golf de la Grande Bastide
Whether you’re a beginner, an experienced player, or looking for new ways to improve, the three instructors at Golf de la Grande Bastide will guide you in your game and offer instruction tailored to your goals and skill level.
François Morel, Cyril Gouyon, and Raphaël Eyraud put their expertise and experience to work to help you improve, through a personalized approach and guidance tailored to each player.
Golf de la Grande Bastide offers the ideal environment to work on all aspects of the game, featuring an 18-hole course, a synthetic practice area dedicated to the short game, and a state-of-the-art driving range equipped with TrackMan Range technology.
Private lessons, group lessons, guided rounds, or clinics: explore the Academy’s various offerings and find the option that’s right for you.
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François MORELGolf coach at Golf de la Grande BastideA professional since 2007 and an instructor since 2008, François Morel trained under Roger Giraud, an iconic figure in golf instruction at the Golf de Saint-Cloud, and his son Éric Giraud, a former Challenge Tour and European Tour player. He joined the Golf de la Grande Bastide in 2024.
His teaching philosophy is based on a simple, personalized, and feel-based approach designed to foster lasting improvement. He relies in particular on video analysis, FlightScope, and various teaching tools to help each player better understand and feel their swing.
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Cyril GOUYONGolf coach at Golf de la Grande BastideA holder of the BEES Level 2 certification (now known as the D.E.S.), Cyril Gouyon has been involved in high-level coaching and instruction since 1998. A former national coach for 18 years, he notably led the French U18 team, which won the gold medal at the 2013 European Team Championships.
As head of the Pôles France and Espoirs programs in Montpellier and Antibes, he has mentored numerous elite players, including Alexander Levy, Romain Langasque, Julien Brun, and Tom Vaillant.
His teaching is based on a personalized and progressive approach, combining technical expertise with mental and physical preparation to help each player achieve greater progress, independence, and enjoyment.
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Raphaël EYRAUDGolf coach at Golf de la Grande BastideA professional golfer since 1997, Raphaël Eyraud competed at the highest level following an amateur career highlighted by a French Amateur Championship title in 1995 and several appearances on the French national team. He then spent eight years competing on the Challenge Tour and the European Tour, developing solid technical, strategic, and mental expertise.
His teaching is based on solid fundamentals—posture, grip, and alignment—to build a natural and effective swing. His personalized and supportive teaching style is suited for all ages and skill levels, from beginners to experienced players, with the goal of helping students improve, gain confidence, and have more fun on the course.