Home victory for Remesy

Jean-Francois Remesy today became the first home winner of the French Open for 35 years at Le Golf National near Paris.

Sun, 27 Jun, 2004 - 17:13

Jean-Francois Remesy today became the first home winner of the French Open for 35 years at Le Golf National near Paris.

With a closing 72 the 40-year-old won by a massive seven strokes from Australian left-handers Nick O’Hern and Richard Green – and then received the trophy from 1969 champion Jean Garaialde.

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Courts Golf Heathrow Place: Le Golf National Place: Paris Person: Remesy Person: Jean-Francois Remesy Person: Nick O’Hern Person: Richard Green Person: Jean Garaialde Person: Green Event: French Open

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