Posted on December 12, 2017 in News.
The Golf Trophies: the coronation for Céline Boutier and Alexander Lévy
Céline Boutier and Alexandre Lévy were crowned Golfers and Golfers of the Year 2017 this evening for the third edition of the Golf Trophies. Nearly 300 people gathered for this ceremony organized in the prestigious setting of the Pavillon d'Armenonville and broadcast live on Golf +.
Céline Boutier and Alexander Lévy were appointed by a jury chaired by Armel Le Cléac'h, skipper and winner of the last Vendée Globe and passionate about the little white ball. The general public also mobilized in numbers for this operation since more than 7 votes were recorded on the event's website, i.e. 000 times more than in 3.
The jury also chose to reward ten other categories. Camille Chevalier and Matthieu Pavon are crowned best female and male prospects. The Trophy of the Female Exploit went to Agathe Laisné. Romain Wattel, for his part, obtained the Trophy of the Male Exploit. Axel Bettan receives the Special Jury Prize and Benoît Ducoulombier the Personality Prize. France Info was also awarded the Communication and Image Trophy. The Chantilly Golf Course was named Club of the Year 2017. The new Pitch & Play Legends Trophy was awarded to Catherine Lacoste 50 years after her victory at the US Open.
Finally, the public was able to vote to elect the player who achieved the Coup of the Year. Four shots had been proposed by the jury. The general public chose to honor Mike Lorenzo-Vera who won this award for the second consecutive year thanks to his magnificent putt in the last round of the HNA Open de France.
Céline Boutier, 2017 golfer of the year:
“It's an honor for me to be voted player of the year for 2017. This season has exceeded my expectations and I'm very happy that the jury and the public are putting me forward for this season. It's super encouraging and satisfying as a player to have this support and I'm grateful to my staff and those around me who have helped me get to where I am today. "
Alexander Lévy, golfer of the year 2017:
“I am very honored to have been named best golfer of the year for the second consecutive year. It is an award of which I am proud, especially since it is the choice of the jury but also of the public. The European circuit brings me to travel the whole world throughout the year and feeling the recognition of the public even from a distance is a real support. 2 will restart very quickly for me, from January 2018, I will participate in the Eurasia Cup with the European team because I had the honor of being called by Thomas Bjorn, captain of the Ryder Cup 15. Thank you again to all for this price. "
2017 Women's Hope Trophy
- Camille Chevalier
2017 Blue Green Men's Hope Trophy
- Matthieu pavon
2017 Women's Achievement Trophy
- Agathe Laisne
2017 Men's Achievement Trophy
- Romain Wattel
Communication and image trophy 2017
- France Info
Club trophy 2017
- Chantilly Golf
Personality Trophy 2017
- Benoit Ducoulombier
2017 Pitch & Play Legends Trophy
- Catherine lacoste
Special Jury Prize 2017
- Axel bettan
Callaway Trophy of the Year 2017
- Mike Lorenzo Vera