Victor Dubuisson: “I feel much better mentally”

While the Turkish Airlines Open, a DP world Tour tournament, begins twice by Victor Dubuisson, starts in an interview with an interview with an interview on Thursday on Thursday. Bunkered On the reasons for this radical choice, his new life and on his future prospects.

Victor DubuissonOne of the most enigmatic talents in French golf course has officially bowed out of the professional circuit at only 33 years old. His decision, announced at the end of 2023, surprised certain fans but was part of a personal logic marked by the weariness and loneliness of a life past.

“After the covid, travel, hotels, be alone every week, always find it difficult to travel and be far from my home all the time, he confides to bunkered.co.uk. I felt very uncomfortable when I participated in tournaments. I didn’t want to go there, but I was going there anyway. I felt good in my game, but I felt bad because of all the trips and I wanted to do something else. I was not mentally. After 13 years, I had enough and I wanted a different life. »»

With my new objectives as a coach, it’s completely different. I’m really happier.

Today installed at the golf courseThey standin Tenerife, where he devoted himself to coaching and Golf stays, Victor Dubuisson has no regrets. “I no longer really think of my player career. It’s a past. Now I have new goals. »»

If he admits to having been tempted by an attempted qualification for the Life golfhe finally declined the invitation, preferring to turn to a more balanced life. “I have always been trapped between the coach job and that of player, he continues. I wanted to do what I wanted to do as a coach, and do it 100 %. »»

A return to the Tour? Unlikely

After thirteen years traveling the world, two titles on the DP World Toura Ryder Cup Memorable in 2014 and a 15th place in the world (February 1, 2015), he preferred to say stop. “I feel much better mentally, he added. With my new objectives as a coach, it’s completely different. I’m really happier. »»

Even if Victor Dubuisson does not close the door on a return, the hope remains thin for his fans. “I play very well now but playing well in tournaments is different. Maybe in a few years, I will play some tournamentshe said laughing, before revealing that he has planned a trip to his other paradise, Gleneaglesthis summer. Maybe, but not for sure. Who knows? »»

The Cannois found peace far from the tumult of the Tour, and seems determined to write a new chapter, far from tournaments but still near golf.

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