Victor Riu (born 6 April 1985) is a French professional

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er.

Career

Riu began playing golf at the age of eleven and turned professional in 2006. He spent three years playing on the Alps Tour, finishing second in the order of merit in 2008 to advance to the

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. After a further three years at that level, with two runners-up finishes and a best season of 32nd in the 2010 standings, Riu came through

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at the end of 2011 to earn a place on the

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for the first time.

Professional wins (2)

Challenge Tour wins (1)

French Tour wins (1)

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