A former player on the Ladies European Tour and the LPGA Tour, Marion Ricordeau is now the captain of the France Girls team. Here is a look at her career, her achievements, and her video lessons in a nutshell.
Who is Marion Ricordeau?
Marion Ricordeau is a French golfer, born on August 21, 1986, in Laon, who competed on the European and American tours before returning to amateur status and pursuing a career in coaching.
A professional from 2011 to 2018, she competed on the Ladies European Tour (LET), the LPGA Tour, and the Symetra Tour. She is currently the captain of the French national team’s Girls division.
Marion Ricordeau's Journey: From Amateur to the LPGA Tour
A strong amateur career
Before turning professional, Marion Ricordeau won the French Collegiate Championship and the World Collegiate Championship in 2008 in Sun City, South Africa. She then became the French women’s amateur champion in 2009 and won the Vagliano Trophy that same year with the Continental European team.
European Tours
After turning pro in 2011, she won the Terre Blanche Ladies Open on the LET Access Series in 2012 and finished second in the money list, which earned her a return to the Ladies European Tour. She competed on the tour from 2013 to 2016, finishing 22nd in the standings in 2014 and placing second at the Xiamen Open International that same year.
The American Adventure
She earned her LPGA Tour card in late 2015 and competed in the 2016 season in the United States, then played on the Symetra Tour (now the Epson Tour) in 2017 and 2018. She ended her professional career after the 2018 Lacoste Ladies Open de France.
After a Professional Career
After returning to amateur status, Marion Ricordeau turned her attention to managing a golf course—the Golf d’Étretat in Normandy. She serves as captain of the France Girls team, notably in 2025 and 2026, which demonstrates her commitment to French golf.
Marion Ricordeau's List of Achievements
| Field | Landmark |
|---|---|
| Amateur Titles | French Collegiate Championship and World Collegiate Championship (2008), French Women's Amateur Champion (2009) |
| Amateur teams | Vagliano Trophy with Continental Europe (2009), bronze medal at the European Team Championships with France (2009) |
| LET Access Series | Terre Blanche Ladies Open (2012), 2nd in the 2012 Order of Merit |
| Other professional victories | Schweppes PGA France Grand Prix (2014, 2015), Renault Ladies Pro-Am on the ALPG Tour (2015) |
| Ladies European Tour | 2011, then 2013 through 2016; best ranking: 22nd (2014) |
| LPGA and Symetra Tour | LPGA Tour in 2016; Symetra Tour in 2017 and 2018 |
| Supervision | Captain of the France Girls team (2025, 2026) |
Marion Ricordeau's Lessons on Best Golf Tips
- The Basics and Equipment (Golf Rules and Basics, Grip, Address posture): Putting Together a Golf Bag with Your Clubs, Introduction to Gripping the Club, Stance, or the position of the body in relation to the ball, Identifying a Golf Ball.
- Understanding the Process (Golf Rules and Basics, Course Management): The different par values (par 3, par 4, par 5), The holes on a golf course, The tee area of a hole, The balls and starting colors, Bogey, par, birdie, eagle, The dogleg.
- Etiquette and Best Practices (Golf Rules and Basics): Etiquette, Respect, and Environmental Awareness in Golf, Where to Position Yourself Relative to Your Partner, Fill in divots and repair pitch marks, How to Avoid Slow Play, Nutrition and Hydration On the Course.
- Warm-up and Training (Warm-up, Range Practice): Warming Up for Golf, The driving range and the putting green.
- Approaches (Wedge play = Pitching and Chipping): The Different Approach Shots, The Rolled Chip.
- Obstacles and Trajectories (Obstacles & Hardships, Bunker shot, Draw or Fade): Fairway bunkers, The side water obstacle, Hitting a high ball, Hitting a low ball, How to Get Out of Thick Rough, Readjust your shot if the obstacle is too difficult.
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FAQ About Marion Ricordeau
Who is Marion Ricordeau?
Marion Ricordeau is a French golfer born in 1986 who turned pro in 2011 and competed on the Ladies European Tour, the LPGA Tour, and the Symetra Tour through 2018; she is currently the captain of the France Girls team.
What is Marion Ricordeau's track record?
She won the 2012 Terre Blanche Ladies Open on the LET Access Series, the Schweppes PGA France Grand Prix in 2014 and 2015, and the 2015 Renault Ladies Pro-Am. As an amateur, she was the 2008 World University Champion and the 2009 French Women’s Champion.
Did Marion Ricordeau play on the LPGA Tour?
Yes, she earned her card in late 2015 and competed on the LPGA Tour during the 2016 season.
What lessons by Marion Ricordeau can be found on Best Golf Tips?
Twenty-five lessons for beginners: equipment, grip and stance, golf course terminology, etiquette, warm-ups, approach shots, and handling obstacles.
