Alex Levy and Victor Dubuisson are likely to shoulder the expectations of the home supporters in this week’s Alstom Open de France at Le Golf National.
Thomas Levet delighted the locals in 2011, whilst Jean-François Remesy landed back-to-back home titles in 2004 and 2005, and hopes of another French winner on Sunday are high with World Number 37 Dubuisson and World Number 61 Levy the most likely candidates.
Ryder Cup star Dubuisson has been going through a quiet spell by his lofty standards, but a top-20 finish in Munich last week hinted that he could be getting back to the sort of form that saw him win the Turkish Airlines Open in 2013 and add four runner-up finishes last term.
The 24 year old Levy won twice on The European Tour last season, and has been in good form of late having finished third in Sweden and China, and tied for 27th at the US Open.
“It was a long week for me at the US Open and unfortunately I had to withdraw from the BMW International Open because I needed a break,” said Levy.
“I practised for two days last week and I feel good. It’s great to be here – it’s a great golf course, fantastic golf course and excellent tournament.
“It’s an exciting week for the French players and it’s going to be an amazing tournament for me. I’ve got a really good draw for the first two rounds playing with two great players [Lee Westwood and Graeme McDowell].”
Gary Stal, Raphaël Jacquelin, Grégory Bourdy, Julien Quesne, Romain Wattel and Levet will all also be hoping to give the natives plenty to cheer this week.
