What happened to Victor Dubuisson?
Four years ago, Victor Dubuisson was tearing it up in the Ryder Cup. The shy, reserved Frenchman revelled in the drama at Gleneagles, partnering Graeme McDowell to resounding foursomes victories over Phil Mickelson/Keegan Bradley and Jimmy Walker/Rickie Fowler.
How well do you know Thomas Dubuisson?
In 2006 Dubuisson was part of a Junior Ryder Cup that tied 6-6 and retained the Cup against the USA. Dubuisson won both of his matches including a four-ball match against Tony Finau. 4. His best world ranking is 15th. 5. He made his debut on the European Tour at just 15 years old. This came at the 2005 Open de France and he would miss the cut. 6.
Who is Jean-Yves Dubuisson?
Dubuisson was born in Cannes. He enjoyed a successful amateur career, during which he won several major amateur tournaments, including the 2009 European Amateur, and was the number one ranked amateur player in the world for eight weeks from 4 November to 23 December 2009.
What happened to David Dubuisson's ear?
Taking up the tale, Dubuisson said: 'I had this accident when I came back from the Spanish Open, my eardrum was hurt on the flight home-it exploded.
What happened to golfer Victor Dubuisson?
After undergoing an operation on his sinuses in late 2017, Dubuisson suffered a perforated eardrum after flying back from the Open de Espana and was ruled out indefinitely. "My eardrum was hit on the plane on the way back from Spain then, back home, it exploded," he told reporters in late May 2018.
Who is the best French golfer?
One great French golfer is Jean Garaïalde. Garaïalde won 12 French PGA titles between 1960-1982. He also holds the record for representing France at the World Cup of Golf 25 times. Another great golfer from France is Jean van de Velde.
Who is the best Scottish golfer?
We're going to start in ascending order.1 Colin Montgomerie. European Tour wins: 31.2 Sandy Lyle. Majors: 2 (The Open 1985, The Masters 1988) ... 3 Paul Lawrie. Majors: 1 (The Open 1999) ... 4 Eric Brown. Tour wins: 26. ... 5 Sam Torrance. European Tour wins: 21. ... 6 Bernard Gallacher. European Tour wins: 10. ... 7 John Panton. ... 8 Catriona Matthew. ... More items...•
Who choked at the British Open?
Jean Van De Velde, 1999 British Open Standing on the tee on number 18 at Carnoustie, Van de Velde had a three-stroke lead. The tournament was already over, it seemed. Faced with a dilemma every golfer has thought about, Van de Velde pulled out his driver.
When did Dubuisson become the number one golfer?
6. Dubuisson became the world number one male amateur golfer in 2009, and in the same year he also won the European Amateur Championship. 7. He has said in the past that he left school when he was 10 or 12, and spent a lot of time alone playing golf. 8.
What are some interesting facts about Victor Dubuisson?
1. Dubuisson was born in Cannes, France. 2. He learned to play in Mougins and his grandfather acted as his golfing mentor. 3. In 2006 Dubuisson was part of a Junior Ryder Cup that tied 6-6 and retained the Cup against the USA. Dubuisson won both of his matches including a four- ball match ...
Who is Victor Dubuisson?
Victor Dubuisson (born 22 April 1990) is a French professional golfer who plays on the European Tour .
What happened to Dubuisson in 2018?
After undergoing an operation on his sinuses in late 2017, Dubuisson suffered a perforated eardrum after flying back from the Open de Espana and was ruled out indefinitely.
Where is Dubuisson from?
Dubuisson was born in Cannes. He enjoyed a successful amateur career, during which he won several major amateur tournaments, including the 2009 European Amateur, and was the number one ranked amateur player in the world for eight weeks from 4 November to 23 December 2009.
Who finished second in the 2014 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship?
He won for the first time as a professional at the 2013 Turkish Airlines Open. With seven top 10s, he ranked sixth at the 2013 Race to Dubai. Dubuisson finished second in the 2014 WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship to Jason Day. The match play event ended on the 23rd hole.
What happened to Ryder Cup hero Victor Dubuisson? 2014 Team Europe member hasn't hit a ball since missing the cut at Open de Espana in April
Victor Dubuisson was the hero at Gleneagles in 2014 but has done nothing since
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This is a man who refuses to answer questions that stray within a mile of the personal, a supreme talent who may or may not have left school at 'ten or 12' - and may or may not have been abandoned by his parents at the same age.