Matthieu Pavon

About

French professional golfer known for golfing on the PGA Tour and the European Tour, and for winning the 2024 Farmers Insurance Open. His win at this event resulted in him becoming the first French golfer to win on the PGA Tour since 1907. He is also known for having two Alps Tour victories in 2014 and 2015.

Before Fame

He began golfing as a teenager. He became a professional golfer in 2013. He played on the Alps Tour in both 2014 and 2015.  

Trivia

He has several tattoos. One of his tattoos states "The saliva that flows now will become the tears of joy tomorrow" which is a saying that comes from the Harvard University Library.

Family Life

He was born in Toulouse, France. His father Michel is a former professional soccer player. His grandfather also played soccer. His mother buried a coin by a tree for him to have good luck with his golfing career.

Associated With

He used to play the game Tiger Woods PGA Tour 06 to help him practice.