Jean Bekirian, first Armenian on the DP World Tour

The Arlesian Jean Bekirian offered the most beautiful “success story” of PQ3 of the European Cards by becoming the first Armenian qualified to compete in the prestigious DP World Tour.

If the Canadian representing Albania, Illyrian Zallinarrowly failed in his quest for a map of DP World Tour 2024-2025the Arlesian under the Armenian flag Jean Bekirian brilliantly won a right to play on the big circuit this Thursday by ranking tenth in the PQ3 of European Mapsnine shots behind the winner, thanks to three last cards of 64 (-7) and two times 67 (-4) on the course of Lakes Course of l'Infinite Golf

L'Arlésienne: federal support for Jean Bekirian

“Words fail me to describe what I feel. I am very happy because my father, my mother and my caddy are there. My sister also came for the first two rounds, he commented. Their support is very important because I turned pro at the age of 16, very early, because I didn't receive any help from my federation. Suddenly, I had to do everything alone, with my family and my team. So for me it’s a great success. I was very happy to have my Challenge Tour card at the start of the tournament. Making the cut was good because it meant a better category. And what a final two rounds to win a DP World Tour card… At 22 years old, it’s a dream come true! »

Not to mention that after losing in the play-off during the second stage of the European Cards, he only entered the field for the final as a reserve player.

When I sleep, when I wake up, when I play. It's for Armenia!

Jean Bekirian had already been promoted on the Challenge Tour 2025 via the top 5 of Pro Golf Tourof which he won a third tournament this year after playing on the Challenge Tour last year.

“I changed my nationality in the middle of the year. I am both French and Armenian but I play for Armenia. I'm very happy because it's a country that has a lot of geopolitical problemshe added. I do this for all the people who are at war. Even on the golf course, I think about it all the time. When I sleep, when I wake up, when I play… It's for Armenia. »

Photo : Jean Bekirian