14-Year-Old Arthur Haghedooren Makes Tour Debut

14-year-old amateur Arthur Haghedooren made his DP World Tour debut on home soil at his national open in Belgium.


One week after the 2024 PGA Championship, the DP World Tour heads to Belgium this week for the Soudal Open at Rinkven International. Team Europe Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald will be in the field this week. He played all four rounds at the PGA Championship last weekend and finished well to make two-under par. Donald will be looking for his first top-10 this year having claimed 20T at the Dubai Invitational in January. Simon Forsström returns this week to defend his title. It was a rookie victory for the Swede last year who then recorded three top tens over the first five months. He is also looking for his first top-10 of the season after claiming a season high 21T at the Hero Indian Open in March. Adrian Otaegui will also be teeing it up in Belgium. He played 36 holes last week at the PGA Championship but was unable to progress to the weekend. The Spaniard will hope to find the same form which claimed him victory at the China Open three weeks ago.

[mdfield]

His name is Arthur Haghedooren. He’s an Amateur from Belgium and he was born April 7, 2009 so he is actually 15. He currently is ranked 427 in EGR with an average score of 72.36. Not too shabby.

[achievesportsgaming]

14 year old scoring 76 and 73 is just .... wow

[dallasreid]

I played a 14 year old 2 weeks ago in Thailand. 7000 yard tees on a serious course (Black Mountain). He shot ten under par. Frightening.

[jackjohnson]

I'd love to see more of these amateurs playing like this, especially these prodigal kids

[thebankofchase]

My nephew is a 10 year old prodigy. Ranked #1 in Canada U11. Insane how good they are

[Goforlive]

Im also 14 playing golf, but I play like 90 shots and I saw this. Amazing 😮

[hailflonjohetfz]

Why wouldn’t you show him hit a drive or hit a full swing from down the line?

[Karatam]

Really made me smile at the end too. Well done to all involved.

[dwaynekoblitz]

Far better than I ever could. Excellent score! Keep practicing dude. You have a great future ahead of you. Well done!

[firekevinsavage.]

this is my sign to stick with baseball

[FFRDF]

There’s one view point of ‘if you’re good enough, you’re old enough’ but is this all too soon in his golf career?
Not convinced that youngsters should be playing in adult competition. Not sure I see what he’s gained from being 20 shots off the lead.

[jackmundo]

Sponsors should give the spot to a deserving pro and not a child at their expense.

[Danjr]

It’s cool that some parents give them the chance to play in that setting at such young age, likely very wealthy but still cool. Also hope he gets that short game down. You could see lots of shots around the green that he could have played better. Nevertheless still very impressive work.

[johnflorio]

I broke 80 for the first time when I was 13 but I have never approached this kid’s level. Not even close!

[daca]

He's 21 shots off the lead after 2 rounds. He's got no business out there, dotted up like a NASCAR driver. Ty Tyon VIII?

[chrisb.]

Shouldn't be out the, needs to stay a kid and learn more!