Wil Besseling

Dutch professional golfer

Wil Besseling - Dutch professional golfer
Born

December 9th, 1985
39 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Netherlands

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Professional golfer from the Netherlands. Competed on the European Tour and Challenge Tour. Achieved notable success in various tournaments, including victory in the 2015 Q School which earned a spot on the European Tour. Represented the Netherlands in international competitions such as the World Cup of Golf. Participated in multiple seasons of the European Tour, showcasing consistent performances and contributing to the development of golf in the Netherlands.

Won the 2015 European Tour Q School

Competed in the World Cup of Golf

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