Jean van de Velde golf collapse 1999 Open at Carnoustie
The biggest tragedy in golf. Jean van de Velde’s collapse at the Open Championship at Carnoustie in 1999. A double bogey 6 or better was all that seperated the Frenchman from the Claret Jug. He made a 7!!!!!! He lost the resulting 3 way playoff to local hero Paul Lawrie. I uploaded this video as Carnoustie which is currently holding the Open, will always remind me of Jean’s antics at the last. I have a blog entry of the tragic event. You can find it here
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November 2nd, 2008 at 8:37 PM
If he had a experienced caddy this wouldn’t have happened. The caddy should have kicked his ass for even asking for the driver, and then punched him out when he asked for that 4 iron. Still one of the all time golf F*#@ Ups. Love it
November 9th, 2008 at 8:52 AM
When he teed off, he was only two clear – he didn’t know Leonard was about to bogey up ahead, which DID then put him three clear.
Going for the green with his second was absolutely correct – he could afford a double-bogey, so all he had to do was clear the water. To bounce off the stands back into the rough in front of the stream was incredibly unlucky, and that’s what cost him. Maybe he got too cute with his third shot, but none of his actual shot selections were wrong.
December 17th, 2008 at 4:07 AM
Water, sand, rough you name it! he got them all in one round. I was just wondering if he’s already forgiven himself for this.
I’d kill the caddy if I were him!
December 23rd, 2008 at 9:49 AM
lovin this video!! leave me a comment
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TALK TO ME Sc
December 28th, 2008 at 12:53 AM
Why would anyone play for a double bogey though? You have to play your game as if you would normally do.
December 29th, 2008 at 9:58 AM
I’m not suggesting he was playing for a double bogey, merely that the percentage shot after his drive was to go for the green.
The lay-up would have been harder, because of the angle & the very narrow strip of fairway he’d have been aiming at.
But I guess his tactics will be debated till the end of time….
December 29th, 2008 at 10:35 PM
Fair enough, I accept your point. I probably wouldn’t have taken driver to start with though, perhaps a 3 wood might have been a better option. It is one tough hole though!
I think Monty’s collapse in th ‘06 US open was probably worse, as was Mickelsons at the same tournament.
January 26th, 2009 at 2:42 AM
Biggest choke/collapse I ever seen in golf.
February 18th, 2009 at 5:27 AM
why would anyone play for a double bogey???? cuz he needs that to win a freakin open dumb ass. all he needed to do was hit the tee shot dry done. then 2nd shot wasnt terribly dumb he just got unlucky. what he should have done after his 2nd was hit his third out of the junk and into the fairway then he is a pitch and two putts away from winning and most pros do that with regularity ease
February 19th, 2009 at 3:50 AM
If he had won no-one would remember it. Its not much consolations but at least now he will be remembered in golfing history. Without doubt the worst major meltdown.
March 1st, 2009 at 9:46 AM
Up there with Gary Anderson.
Chokejobs are not fun.
March 25th, 2009 at 11:40 PM
Thats still a six if he chips out, chips on and two putts
March 29th, 2009 at 12:06 PM
The greatest Open collapse of all time…
April 4th, 2009 at 6:53 AM
Biggest meltdown in golf ever.
April 4th, 2009 at 7:01 AM
Fist pump and yell and 4:51 ROFL
April 5th, 2009 at 12:02 PM
i would legitimately shoot myself in the face
April 8th, 2009 at 8:29 AM
wow u pussy licker y even pay attention to this boring shit
April 8th, 2009 at 1:01 PM
epically retarded trying to get over the burn from the tall grass
April 13th, 2009 at 7:02 AM
this is the reason i dont play golf anymore, whenever i was doing well in a competition i would start messing up towards the end EVERY time and would get really mad at my self for days after.. imo golf is 50/50 mental game/skill, too bad im not brainy
April 13th, 2009 at 8:38 AM
50/50 ?! no wonder u choked, u don’t understand the game. its 90% mental when relaxed, and in tournies, 100%
, about the vid .. only way jean vivi melt down would be more epic is if he played that water shot.
to see mud on his face as he melted and choked would’ve been shakespearean.
April 13th, 2009 at 8:42 AM
bravery followed the madness lol
April 14th, 2009 at 1:21 PM
move over Greg Norman we have got a new choker.
April 23rd, 2009 at 1:40 AM
what an idiot
May 13th, 2009 at 2:21 AM
As opposed to illegitimately?
May 15th, 2009 at 11:06 PM
i played carnoustie once and finished birdie, bogey, birdie…no joke, from the tiger tees too