His fatherhood transformed him. Much more serene, he began a second career!
After his victory at the Abu Dhabi Championship, Thomas Pieters was on Monday at 31st place in the world ranking. So here he is again well established in the top 50, which gives access to all the major tournaments. Concretely, in the coming months, the Antwerp player is guaranteed to play in the four Grand Slam tournaments and the various rounds of the WGC (World Golf Championships). A real launching pad for a second career.
In his debut on the circuit, the young Belgian prodigy was destined for the greatest successes. At the age of 24, he participated in the 2016 Ryder Cup, smashing the record for points won (4 wins, one draw) by a rookie. In the process, he finished fourth at the Augusta Masters in 2017 and signed some resounding places of honor on the American PGA Tour. Many observers made him a potential member of the world’s top 10.