'Is this where I'm going to die?' Ryder Cup hero Colsaerts on his battle with rare disorder 

The Belgian is the focus of attention this week as he belatedly defends the Cazoo Open de France title he won three years ago.

Back in the swing: Belgium's Nicolas Colsaerts on the ninth tee during day two of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at Carnoustie. Pic: PA Wire

Nicolas Colsaerts has revealed he feared for his life after being diagnosed with a rare kidney disorder last year.

The Belgian, one of the stars of Europe's 2012 Ryder Cup success, is the focus of attention this week as he belatedly defends the Cazoo Open de France title he won three years ago.