Victor Perez, a French professional golfer born on September 2, 1992, in Séméac, France, turned professional in 2015 and primarily competes on the European Tour. As an amateur, Perez attended the University of New Mexico from 2011 to 2015. He also represented France in the 2014 Eisenhower Trophy. Perez’s first victory came at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in 2019, followed by the Dutch Open in 2022, where he won in a playoff against Ryan Fox. Perez secured the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship in 2023 with a final-round score of 66, winning by one shot. With over $3 million in career earnings as of 2024, Perez has established himself as a consistent performer on the European Tour.
Perez has also made appearances in major championships, qualifying for the Masters Tournament in 2020, where he finished tied for 45th. He has participated in multiple U.S. Open and Open Championship events, with a best finish of tied for 12th at the 2021 U.S. Open. In 2021, Perez reached a career-high ranking of 29th in the Official World Golf Ranking and finished 7th in the 2023 Race to Dubai season.
Who is Victor Perez’s caddie?
Victor Perez's caddie is James Erkenbeck, a former professional golfer. As of 2024, Erkenbeck, who is 34 years old, has been caddying for Perez since September 2022. They both are alumni of the University of New Mexico, where both played college golf. Erkenbeck's golf career began at a young age, and he played for the University of New Mexico from 2008 to 2013.
After turning professional in 2014, Erkenbeck played on various tours, including the PGA Tour Canada, the Korn Ferry Tour, and the DP World Tour. Erkenbeck also participated in 22 DP World Tour events between 2018 and 2019.
With Perez, in the 2022-23 season, the duo participated in three PGA Tour tournaments, making the cut in all, with a best finish of T13 at the Zurich Classic in New Orleans. On the DP World Tour, they competed in five tournaments, with Perez winning the prestigious Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship in January 2023.
FAQ's On Victor Perez’s Caddie
A. Victor Perez was born on September 2, 1992, in Séméac, France.
A. Victor Perez has won 3 times on the European Tour: the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in 2019, the Dutch Open in 2022, and the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship in 2023.
A. Victor Perez has earned over $3 million in career earnings on the European Tour, as of July 2024.
A. Victor Perez finished 7th in the 2023 Race to Dubai season, marking a strong performance throughout the year.
A. Victor Perez reached the semifinals of the WGC-Dell Match Play in 2021.
