Christian Cevaër was born in Nouméa (New Caledonia) in 1970. His passion for golf was encouraged by Exalt Hopu, and he played in Tahiti for two years, with ambitions of becoming a professional.
With a handicap of 6, and full of determination, he attended Stevenson School in Pebble Beach, California, where he could both study and refine his game. Four years later he won a scholarship to Stanford University, where he was coached to a high level while playing with the French amateur team every summer. His first big break came in 1989 when he won the French amateur championship with a +2 handicap. He also won renown on the European golfing scene when he won the Junior British Open in 1988.
After his military service in 1993 he became a professional golfer, launching his career with a bang by becoming French champion.
He then won the European pre-qualifications, opening the way to the 1994 European Challenge Tour. He reached 24th place, thus confirming his position as a serious contender.
In 1995 he joined the PGA European Tour, taking fourth place in the Scottish PGA Championship.
One of his goals for 2004 was to win one of the European Tour tournaments. Christian won the Spanish Open and reached fourth place in the Volvo Masters, which brings together the 60 best players of the season. In 2007 he ended in second place in the Scandinavian Masters and fourth in the Madeira Island Open. In 2008 he got to third place in the Omega European Masters, and in 2009 was Champion of the European Open. In 2010, he ended in fourth place in the Mallorca Open. In July 2012, he won the French Open championship.
His main assets are his sharp analytical skills, his strategy on the course and his short game.
