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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Ryder Cup star, 35, refuses prize money as he wins first tournament after coming out of shock retirement
GOLF star Victor Dubuisson was victorious as he played his first event since retiring two years ago. The former Ryder Cup star, 35, hung up his clubs after growing disillusioned with the travel involved at the top of the game. Advertisement 2 Victor Dubuisson retired from golf two years ago Credit: Getty 2 Dubuisson helped Europe to a Ryder Cup triumph in 2014 Credit: Getty Dubuisson has spent much of the last two years coaching at a golf resort in Tenerife. But he showed that he's still got it over the weekend as he entered the Biarritz Cup on the Alps Tour. Dubuisson overcame Jorge Maicas to triumph in a play-off round. Following his win, the Frenchman said: "Those putts are never easy – especially uphill ones, which I don't particularly like – and I had a few more than usual today. Advertisement "But once you hit a good putt, it's out of your hands whether it drops or not. That last one was an excellent putt to finish with." Dubuisson earned £6,600 in prize money for his Biarritz triumph. But amazingly he decided not to take up his winnings. Having been invited to take part in the event by a sponsor, Dubuisson felt it was only right to waive his prize money. Advertisement Most read in Golf BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK So runner-up Maicas collected the £6,600 instead. It remains to be seen whether this win could tempt Dubuisson away from his cushy job at the Abama Golf Resort. Hilarious moment Donald Trump's golf caddie appears to subtly drop ball in prime spot before he arrives to take shot Dubuisson previously played to a high level, helping Europe win the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles in 2014 and earning four professional wins. Advertisement Eventually, however, the rigours of life on tour prompted him to stop. Opening up on retirement, Dubuisson revealed last year: "I was feeling good with my game but I was just feeling bad with all the travelling and I felt like I wanted to do something else. "I was not mentally in a good place. After 13 years I was tired of it and wanted to have a different life."
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Ryder Cup star, 35, refuses prize money as he wins first tournament after coming out of shock retirement
The Frenchman opened up on why he retired during an interview last year RYD BACK AT IT Ryder Cup star, 35, refuses prize money as he wins first tournament after coming out of shock retirement GOLF star Victor Dubuisson was victorious as he played his first event since retiring two years ago. The former Ryder Cup star, 35, hung up his clubs after growing disillusioned with the travel involved at the top of the game. Advertisement 2 Victor Dubuisson retired from golf two years ago Credit: Getty 2 Dubuisson helped Europe to a Ryder Cup triumph in 2014 Credit: Getty Dubuisson has spent much of the last two years coaching at a golf resort in Tenerife. But he showed that he's still got it over the weekend as he entered the Biarritz Cup on the Alps Tour. Dubuisson overcame Jorge Maicas to triumph in a play-off round. Following his win, the Frenchman said: "Those putts are never easy – especially uphill ones, which I don't particularly like – and I had a few more than usual today. Advertisement "But once you hit a good putt, it's out of your hands whether it drops or not. That last one was an excellent putt to finish with." Dubuisson earned £6,600 in prize money for his Biarritz triumph. But amazingly he decided not to take up his winnings. Having been invited to take part in the event by a sponsor, Dubuisson felt it was only right to waive his prize money. Advertisement BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK So runner-up Maicas collected the £6,600 instead. It remains to be seen whether this win could tempt Dubuisson away from his cushy job at the Abama Golf Resort. Hilarious moment Donald Trump's golf caddie appears to subtly drop ball in prime spot before he arrives to take shot Dubuisson previously played to a high level, helping Europe win the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles in 2014 and earning four professional wins. Advertisement Eventually, however, the rigours of life on tour prompted him to stop. Opening up on retirement, Dubuisson revealed last year: "I was feeling good with my game but I was just feeling bad with all the travelling and I felt like I wanted to do something else. "I was not mentally in a good place. After 13 years I was tired of it and wanted to have a different life."
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Former Ryder Cup Star Storms Back Into Pro Golf, Then Rejects Paycheck
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. After nearly two years without playing any professional tournaments, Victor Dubuisson is back in the golf world. The Frenchman played the Alps Tour's Biarritz Cup by C&S Partners and looked as if he had never hung up his clubs. Dubuisson carded rounds of 62, 65, and 61 at the Golf de Biarritz Le Phare on the French Atlantic coast to tie Spaniard Jorge Maicas at 19-under. The Frenchman then defeated the Spaniard in a two-hole playoff. However, just as unexpected as his victory, or even more so, was his refusal to accept the €7,600 ($8,800) allotted to the winner. According to the Alps Tour's official website, Dubuisson cited "personal principles" related to having played with a sponsor exemption, and the winner's check went to Maicas. In professional golf, it's completely normal for players participating in tournaments with sponsor exemptions to receive the corresponding amount based on their results. Winning isn't that common, but it does happen, and they claim their earned prize. Victor Dubuisson France plays his tee shot from the 3rd hole on Day Two of the Ras Al Khaimah Championship at Al Hamra Golf Club on February 03, 2023 in Ras al Khaimah, United Arab... Victor Dubuisson France plays his tee shot from the 3rd hole on Day Two of the Ras Al Khaimah Championship at Al Hamra Golf Club on February 03, 2023 in Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. MoreHowever, it seems Dubuisson made the weekend entirely about the event's sponsors, with whom he evidently has good relationships. "I'm very happy, and especially pleased for Gerald (Bouhourd, co-founder and president of C&S Partners). He's the title sponsor of the tournament and the one who invited me to play this week," Dubuisson said after his win, according to the Alps Tour official website. "We met through golf and developed a strong friendship. I admire how he supports young golfers and professionals—that's created a special bond between us." "I'm also proud to coach some of his players, and this week, the plan was for him to caddie for me so we could experience the tournament together. It definitely turned out to be a great week. You couldn't ask for a better sponsor than Gerald or a more professionally organized tournament than this edition of the Biarritz Cup. It was a real pleasure to be part of it." Dubuisson played on the DP World Tour from 2010 to 2023, when he put his career on hold. His peak period came between 2013 and 2015, when he won two tournaments, finished second four times, and added 12 other top-10 finishes. These results led to his direct qualification for the European team for the 2014 Ryder Cup in Gleneagles, Scotland. There, Dubuisson contributed 2.5 points in four matches to the European victory. His earnings on the European Tour total €10 million ($11.5 million). An additional $1.06 million earned in 26 PGA Tour tournaments should be added. More Golf: Scottie Scheffler Reveals Funniest 'Happy Gilmore 2' Actor Among His Peers
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Victor Dubuisson returns! Frenchman wins on Alps Tour, refuses paycheck
Victor Dubuisson, a former DP World Tour champion and 2014 European Ryder Cup star who retired at age 33, played his first competitive golf since September 2023 and made it look as easy as riding a bicycle. The 35-year-old Frenchman returned to the Alps Tour, a developmental circuit, and carded rounds of 62-65-61 at Golf de Biarritz Le Phare in his homeland. Then he birdied the second playoff hole to edge Spain's Jorge Maicas and win the Biarritz Cup. But according to Dubuisson declined to accept his winner's share of the €47,500 prize purse after being in the field as a sponsor's exemption. Calling it 'a gesture of personal principle, Dubuisson refused his €7,600 winner's check, which went to Maicas. Dubuisson was the No. 1 amateur in 2009 before turning pro and had the potential to do the same in the pay-for-play ranks but the life of a touring pro wasn't for him. 'I feel like I've reached my limits and I know I can find pleasure elsewhere, I'm convinced of that,' the enigmatic Dubuisson said during an interview in December 2023 with France's L'Equipe. 'I spent 15 years alone on the Tour, curled up on myself. I missed contact with people. So it's just simple human relationships around golf that I want to have.' It appears his game has little rust and time will tell if this Alps Tour victory kickstarts a full-fledged comeback bid. 'It is unclear at this stage whether Dubuisson plans to build on this success and target a full comeback,' reported, noting that for the past 18 months he has been running clinics for holiday makers in Tenerife at the Abama Golf Resort.
