Matthieu Pavon achieved a historic victory at the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines, becoming the first French player to win on the PGA Tour in 117 years since World War II. Pavon's win was highlighted by a series of remarkable par saves and a crucial birdie on the 18th hole, securing his first career title in his 11th start on the tour. This victory marks not only Pavon's first PGA Tour victory but also the first-ever title for a native of France, propelling him into the top 30 of the OWGR. Commentator Jim Nantz noted that Pavon is the first Frenchman to win on the PGA Tour, with some recalling Arnaud Massy's 1907 Open Championship victory.
With birdie putt on final hole, rookie Matthieu Pavon becomes first Frenchman to win on PGA Tour https://t.co/dxkfKiykEB
Mon Dieu! Oui! Matthieu Pavon became the first player to win a PGA Tour event under the French flag since World War II when he won the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines today. Look for him at Nobu tonight and Pebble Beach next week. Au revoir. https://t.co/6zHDf42I1Z
Jim Nantz: "Matthieu Pavon is the first frenchman to win on the PGA Tour. Some of you at home may be asking, 'What about Arnaud Massy at the 1907 Open Championship?'" Certified sicko.
🏆🇫🇷 #WINNER Matthieu Pavon wins the Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines. France has its first-ever PGA Tour winner. Pavon jumps into the OWGR top 30. https://t.co/P9yDvoRQVH
It has been 117 years since a Frenchman won on TOUR. @MatthieuPavon ended the drought today @FarmersInsOpen 🇫🇷 https://t.co/3XIJwnHs34
France's Matthieu Pavon birdies the 18th hole to win the @FarmersInsOpen for his first career title in his 11th start on TOUR. Becomes the first player from France to win on TOUR since World War II.
Matthieu Pavon with a tremendous birdie on the final hole to win the Farmers Insurance Open — not only his first PGA Tour victory, but the first-ever title for a native of France. Just some unreal play down the stretch.
Absolutely crazy shot from Pavon here. https://t.co/Evemb1yIQt
Matthieu Pavon with a few ridiculous par saves. Wow.