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Professional golfer
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Male
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Birth:
10 January 1991(Montpellier)
The details
Biography
Introduction
Romain Wattel (born 10 January 1991) is a French professional golfer.
In September 2010, Wattel became just the fifth amateur to win on the European Challenge Tour, when he captured the Allianz EurOpen Strasbourg. It was the second win by an amateur during the 2010 season following Andreas Hartø two weeks previously.
Wattel turned professional in November 2010. He has established himself on the European Tour, with a best performance of second at the 2012 Omega European Masters.
Wattel qualified for the 2016 U.S. Open via sectional qualifying in May.
Amateur wins
- 2008 Coupe Frayssineau-Mouchy
- 2009 Argentine Amateur, Junior Orange Bowl Championship, French Open Boys Championship
- 2010 Scottish Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship, Coupe Frayssineau-Mouchy, Scratch Players Championship
Professional wins (1)
Challenge Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Sep 2010 | Allianz EurOpen Strasbourg (as an amateur) | –17 (67-69-68-67=271) | 3 strokes |  Ryan Blaum,  Lorenzo Gagli, Steven Tiley |
Team appearances
Amateur
- Jacques Léglise Trophy (representing Continental Europe): 2008
- Bonallack Trophy (representing Europe): 2010 (selected, but tournament cancelled)
- St Andrews Trophy (representing Continental Europe): 2010 (winners)
- Eisenhower Trophy (representing France): 2010 (winners)