Jean Van De Velde (golfer)
Jean van de Velde (born 29 May 1966) is a French golfer who is known mainly for his dramatic loss at The Open Championship in 1999.
Van de Velde was born in Mont-de-Marsan, Landes, France. He turned professional in 1987 and his rookie season on the European Tour was 1989. His first European Tour win was the 1993 Roma Masters. He has twice finished in the top twenty of the Order of Merit. He played on the PGA Tour in 2000 and 2001.
Read more about Jean Van De Velde (golfer): 1999 Open Championship, Later Career, Amateur Wins (3), Results in Major Championships, Team Appearances, Trivia
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