Philippe Toussaint


Philippe Toussaint was one of Belgium's most successful golfers.

Early life and amateur career

Toussaint was born in Brussels. As an amateur he won the Italian Amateur Championship, was runner up in the Belgian Amateur Championship, and twice represented Belgium in the Eisenhower Trophy.

Professional career

In 1971, he joined the European Tour. He won one tournament during his time on the tour, at the 1974 Benson & Hedges Festival, when he edged out Bob Shearer in a sudden death playoff.
Toussaint also represented Belgium in the World Cup on ten occasions, as well as appearing in several other team events.

Amateur wins

  • 1968 French Junior Championship
  • 1969 Italian Amateur Championship

    Professional wins (1)

European Tour wins (1)

European Tour playoff record
No.YearTournamentOpponentResult
11974Benson & Hedges Festival of Golf

Results in major championships

Note: Toussaint only played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied

Team appearances

Amateur
Professional