Fairways Hit
Nicolas Colsaerts
Belgium
One of the longer hitters in professional golf, Colsaerts led the European Tour in driving distance in 2012; owns nine worldwide wins, including two on European Tour; turned pro at 18 and qualified for the European Tour the same year, becoming the third youngest player to achieve the feat; represented Belgium in 1998 and 2000 World Amateur Team Championship; member of 2012 European Ryder Cup Team.
U.S. Open Record
- Age:
- 31
- Starts:
- 3
- Best Round:
- 69 (2012, second round; 2013, first round)
- Best Finish:
- T-10 (2013)
- Scoring Average:
- 72.50
- Road to Pinehurst:
- Top-10 in 2013 U.S. Open
