Jean van de Velde (golfer)
Jean van de Velde (born 29 May 1966) is a French professional golfer, who formerly played on the European Tour and the PGA Tour. He is best known for his runner-up finish at the 1999 Open Championship, where he lost a three-shot lead on the final hole.
| Jean van de Velde | |
|---|---|
Van de Velde in 2016 | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Jean van de Velde |
| Born | 29 May 1966 Mont-de-Marsan, France |
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) |
| Sporting nationality | France |
| Spouse | Jeovana |
| Children | 5 |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1987 |
| Current tour(s) | European Senior Tour |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour European Tour |
| Professional wins | 7 |
| Highest ranking | 70 (21 May 2000) |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| European Tour | 2 |
| Other | 5 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | T19: 2000 |
| PGA Championship | T30: 2000 |
| U.S. Open | T45: 2002 |
| The Open Championship | T2: 1999 |
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