PGA Tour rookie Matthieu Pavon makes history with 2024 Farmers Insurance Open victory
The 31-year-old from Toulouse who now resides in the wine region north of Bordeaux became the first Frenchman to win on the PGA Tour with his victory at the 2024 Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines on Saturday. Pavon shot a 3-under 69 in the final round to finish at 13 under, one shot clear of Nicolai Hojgaard (70). Nate Lashley (67), Jake Knapp (69) and 54-hole leader Stephan Jaeger (72) all finished T-3 at 11 under.
“Yeah, I still can’t believe it. As I said, it feels like there is another round to play tomorrow because we’re only Saturday,” joked Pavon. “That is special. I can’t thank the PGA tour enough to give us the opportunity to come from Europe and compete here in America against the best players in the world. That’s always been the dream for me. I got finally a shot and I took it. I mean, it’s a dream come true and it’s a little bit hard to believe.”
Ranked No. 78 in the world, the victory will move Pavon inside the top 60 in the Official World Golf Ranking and put him in prime position to represent France at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.
