A lawyer by trade, the Frenchman will turn professional before joining the Senior Tour for the 2011 season after winning a conditional card courtesy of a 14th place finish at Qualifying School in Portugal. That capped a fine 2010 year which also included winning European Mid-Amateur Golf Championship following a play-off at Morfontaine Golf Club in his native France. Was the second amateur to progress through Qualifying School in November, joining second placed Pat Errity of Ireland. Won the French Amateur title on five separate occasions and will be hoping that pedigree translates into the professional arena.