Frenchman Victor Dubuisson announced his retirement from golf on Monday. He is a former DP World Tour winner and European Ryder Cup player from 2014.
He said in an interview with France’s L’Equipe: “I’ve reached my limit and I know that I can find enjoyment elsewhere. I am convinced of this.”
Dubuisson was the No. 1 amateur for eight weeks in late 2009. Dubuisson was the No. 1 amateur for eight consecutive weeks, in late 2009. In 2010, he turned professional and left an indelible impression on the game. He set the course record for St. Andrews (62), while competing on DP World Tour. In 2013 and 2015 he won the Turkish Airlines Open. He also made a name in 2014, when he was beaten by Jason Day in the finals of WGC Accenture Match Play Championship after 23 holes. This was the height of his talent.
Dubuisson, however, never felt at ease playing on the PGA Tour. He spent the majority of his career in Europe. Shane Ryan, the author of “Slaying the Tiger,” described Dubuisson in the book as “distant and detached,” “almost sullen,” “a sphinx,” who would have a difficult time putting together the pieces of his own life.
Dubuisson told reporters that he had dropped out of high school when he was a teenager. His peers thought he was a natural talent, but he wasn’t comfortable in the spotlight, and he didn’t reach his full potential.
Victor is a genius. Jean Van de Velde, a fellow French golfer told Golfweek that he was among the top five. “He has a unique way of practicing and playing.” Talent is not the only thing that counts. I think his approach to training and practicing needs to be re-evaluated, but this is just my opinion. Talent is still there. He has a good shot and he hits the ball well, but he is his worst enemy. He could have been a big winner more than once. “Because his game is complete.”
Dubuisson reached a career high of 15th place in the world rankings, which was the highest ranking for a French golfer. However, he missed the majority of the 2018 season due to an operation on the sinuses he had in late 2017. He also reportedly ruptured an eardrum when flying home from the Spanish Open, in 2019. In just 12 majors, he had two top-10 finishes. Dubuisson played only eight events last season on the DP World Tour, withdrawing three times, posting a best finish of 69th and losing his card after his 287th finish in the Race to Dubai. He attracted attention this week when he signed on for the LIV golf promotions in Abu Dhabi. Three spots are available for next season. Dubuisson announced his retirement on Tuesday, after pulling out of the LIV Golf Promotions in Abu Dhabi.
He told L’Equipe, “It is life. For me it is not the end.” “I’m very satisfied with my achievements because I started from scratch. I still think of myself as a child with my bag and Decathlon clubs. “I was not predestined for this career.”
“Many will say I could have achieved more and I could’ve been world number one.” 1. But I am more than satisfied with (his career). I don’t regret everything. “When I look back at where I started, and where I am now, I can say that I am very satisfied.”
