Raphael Jacquelin 500 Starts, CaddiPlayer was there
Jacquelin brings up 500 in China
Raphaël Jacquelin became only the second Frenchman in history to make 500 European Tour appearances on the first day of the Shenzhen International. Jacquelin, who signed for an opening round of 71 at Genzon Golf Club, follows in the footsteps of his compatriot Thomas Levet in reaching the milestone.
The 40 year old, who has two Challenge Tour and four European Tour titles to his name, is the 28th player to achieve the landmark.
“It’s a strange feeling because my first year on the Tour was in 1997, so I feel like I’ve been out here for a very long time now; but then at the same time, it feels like it was only yesterday. “I’m very happy to make it 500 tournaments, and I’m still competing and going strong so I’ll try to stay around a bit longer. I’ve got so many great memories from my 18 years on Tour, and hopefully I’ll have even more when I finally decide to retire.”
Having turned professional shortly after winning the 1995 French Amateur Championship, Jacquelin soon made his way onto the Challenge Tour by reaching the Qualifying School Final in 1996. He enjoyed immediate success, finishing fourth in the Rankings thanks chiefly to his victories in the Memorial Olivier Barras and the Dutch Challenge. Jacquelin subsequently graduated to The European Tour and has remained on the top tier ever since, finishing a career-high 20th in the Money List in 2003.
From his 499 previous appearances on The European Tour, Jacquelin has recorded a total of 67 top ten finishes. He has finished in the money 339 times, in the process making €10,001,587 in official career earnings.
From his 499 previous appearances on The European Tour, Jacquelin has recorded a total of 67 top ten finishes. He has finished in the money 339 times, in the process making €10,001,587 in official career earnings.
As round 1 and 2 Raphael Jacquelin was Pairing with Guan Tian Lang, who I happen to CaddiePlayer, I decided to CaddiePlayer Raphael as well. Check below, Raphael his 500 start CaddiePlayerStats first round and learn from someone who can manage to score under par (71) with a so so day game.... This is the landmark of a true Champion = Keep the routine, Keep the smiling, Keep the Spirit.
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