The Jury of this third edition of Golf Trophies, chaired by the navigator and Ryder Cup 2018 ambassador Armel Le Cléac'h, met on November 23 at the Golf de Saint-Cloud to nominate the eight players who are candidates for the title of Golfer and Golfer of the year: four for men and four for the ladies.

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Golfer of the Year 2017

Céline Boutier: Former amateur world number one, Céline Boutier was quick to prove herself in the pros since arriving on the circuits in 2015. The Parisienne, who left for the United States on the Symetra Tour record, finished third in the second division American signing two notable victories. Guaranteed to play on the LPGA Tour next season, the player trained at Paris Country Club confirmed on the Ladies European Tour by winning in China during the Sanya Ladies Open. All this at only 24 years old!

Camille Chevalier: New on the European circuit in 2017 after obtaining his card at the end of last year, Camille Chevalier (24 years old in December) first had to take his marks before revealing himself to the general public. In the top 20 of the Lacoste Ladies Open de France after a first round of high flight in 65, the Aix-Marseille player gained momentum to finally triumph in India during the Hero Women's Indian Open. A first early success which calls for others for the Aixoise coached by federal coach Édouard Bréchignac.

Karine Icher: For her fifteenth season on the LPGA Tour, Karine Icher has once again proven that she is one of the best players in the world. The French number one, author of two tops 5 and seven tops 20 including a tenth place in Major in ANA Inspiration, finished in 37th place on the American circuit to knock on the door of the world top 50 (55th). She rewards her year 2017 by equaling the record of four selections for the European Solheim Cup team despite a third defeat at the finish against the Americans.

Joanna Klatten: Arriving in 2014 across the Atlantic, Joanna Klatten always fought successfully to keep her card on the American Tour. With four tops 30 and a 40th place torn from the forceps at The Evian Championship, the Saint-Cloud player has not been unworthy in a season where the physical problems and her putting have not made her any gifts. This did not prevent him from hitting the ball so hard since the Parisienne finished in second place in the average ranking for driving.

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Golfer of the Year 2017

Alexander Levy: The 2017 season was a new step for Alexander Levy. Le Varois, winner for the second time Volvo China Open in three years, signed a fourth career victory on the European Tour. A total that could have been higher if he had won the play-off in Germany at the Porsche European Open. Now a pupil of famous English coach Pete Cowen, the new French number one and 73rd in the world has not finished impressing in his quest for the PGA Tour and the 2018 Ryder Cup.

Michaël Lorenzo-Vera: Better known by the name Mike, Michaël Lorenzo-Vera had a very successful golf year. Fourth in Qatar then seventh in Malaysia, the Basque has started his season on the right track. Endearing and atypical character, he later became the darling of the public HNA French Open thanks to a last spectacular lap in 66 to reach the podium. Assured to keep his card, the “mustached” Habs also proved to be at ease during the Rolex Series. Proof of this is his tenth place in Italy and his top 15 in the Dubai final.

Matthieu Pavon: Newly promoted from the Challenge Tour, Matthieu Pavon had everything to prove among the greats of the Old Continent. In difficulty to start, the Bordelais gradually gained confidence with a third place in Portugal and a sixth place in Sweden. It's in Scotland that the former Alps Tour player reveals himself by stepping onto the podium of a Rolex Series tournament offering him his ticket to the British Open. A performance that ensures him a second season on the Tour full of promise in view of the talent and consistency of this young man of 25 years.

Romain Wattel: Going pro in 2010, Romain Wattel will have waited seven years to sign his first victory on the European Tour. A release which occurred during the KLM Open in the Netherlands, where the Bussy-Guermantes player has shown that he can make a difference with his mind and his game. Ready to start from scratch with his former new coach Franck Schmid, the Frenchman has made sacrifices that have proven to be true paying and which announce the best for 2018, year of emancipation.

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