Five players and five players were nominated for the Golfer of the Year titles. On March 16, the first edition of the Golf Trophies will take place in Paris. During this evening, broadcast live on Golf +, the names of the golfer of the year 2014 will be revealed.

Nominees for the title of Golfer of the Year:

  • Céline Boutier (21)
    2014: Céline wins the European Team Championship, plays 2 adults and finishes the n ° 1 world amateur year. - Photo credit: © Alexis Orloff

For these two categories, the jury selected five athletes, authors of an exceptional season. Initially, it is the general public who will vote on the internet from March 2 and then the jury, chaired by Jean Van de Velde, who will speak. The public vote will count for a third of the final result.

Beyond these two flagship awards, six other categories will be distinguished during the evening. The jury has chosen to also reward Hope, Club of the year, Personality of the year and Achievement of the year. The jury will also award a Communication & Image trophy and have reserved a carte blanche with the Special Jury Prize. Verdict: March 16, if you want to attend the evening, there is still time to book your seats at trophiesgolf@c-together.com.

Nominees for the title of Golfer of the Year:

  • Victor Dubuisson (24)
    2014: Finalist in the World Match-Play Championship, Victor finishes two Majors in the top 10 (The Open and USPGA) then wins the Ryder Cup with the European team by winning his 2 doubles and sharing his single. - Photo credit: © Alexis Orloff

Reminder of the other categories: Blue Green Hope Trophy, Club Trophy, Personality Trophy, Achievement Trophy, Communication & Image Trophy, Special Jury Prize

Statement by Jean Van de Velde, President of the jury:

“This evening is a very good initiative because giving priority to the various stakeholders who invest in golf is essential. It is to recognize their work, it is to recognize the value of what they have done. And it is always rewarding to recognize, over a year (…) the person who has, in the eyes of a jury, the best performer in his field. I am very honored to be at the head of this jury. It is the world of golf in France that is represented, it is rewarding. " 

Statement by Laura Flessel-Colovic, double Olympic fencing champion (member of the jury):

“In the Olympic family, there is a newcomer, golf and there are now the Golf Trophies. I am the feminine touch of this jury. It is the sportswoman who will express herself but also the woman. "

Composition of the jury (reminder):

  • Jean Van de Velde (President): Director of the Alstom Open de France (Amaury Sport Organization)
  • Sébastien Audoux: Golf + editor-in-chief
  • Patrice Barquez: Director of Golf IMG France Division
  • Gilles Boutrolle: President of GEGF (Grouping of French Golf Entrepreneurs)
  • Steve Brangeon: Deputy Director of The Evian Championship
  • Christian Cévaër: Coach and ex-European Tour player
  • Jean-Lou Charon: President of the French Golf Federation (ffgolf)
  • Laurent Damiani: President of Sporsora
  • Antoine Davot: Publisher / Editor-in-Chief of Fairways
  • Eric Douennelle: President PGA France
  • Denis Fabre: President of the ADGF (Association of Golf Directors of France)
  • Laura Flessel-Colovic: Double Olympic fencing champion
  • Karine Mathiot: Golf professional, ex-LET player and national coach
  • Kristel Mourgue d'Algue: Owner of the Grand Saint-Emilionnais Golf Estate and General Manager of the Rolex Golf Guide
  • Hubert Privé: Artist
  • Estelle Richard: Director of Operations of the Alps Tour
  • Frédéric Schmitt: Founder of the Journal du Golf
  • Géry Watine: Director of education and relations with sports associations of the BLUEGREEN group. Member of the Board of Directors

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