Nicolas Colsaerts bows out of DP World Tour after emotional farewell in Belgium

Former Ryder Cup star Nicolas Colsaerts brought the curtain down on his DP World Tour career after missing the cut at the Soudal Open in Belgium.

Playing his 505th and final event on the DP World Tour, the 43-year-old signed off in front of home fans at Rinkven International Golf Club in Antwerp, finishing the week at one-under par after a battling second-round 69. 

The score left him two shots short of the cut line, ending an emotional farewell on Friday evening.

Colsaerts arrived at the tournament determined to enjoy every moment of his final appearance, having already announced his decision to step away from full-time competition at the end of 2025. 

Now a regular commentator on LIV Golf broadcasts, the Belgian admitted the reality of retirement only truly hit him ahead of his second round.

Colsaerts knew his chances of extending the week were slim after opening with a one-over 72.

Despite producing one of his best rounds of the season, the former Ryder Cup player narrowly fell short of the weekend. 

Still, the reception he received from Belgian fans on the 18th green ensured the moment felt far bigger than a missed cut.

Colsaerts landed three DP World Tour titles during his career and he made his sole Ryder Cup appearance in Europe’s “Miracle at Medinah” triumph in 2012. 

Teaming up with Lee Westwood, he famously defeated Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker in the Friday fourballs during Europe’s historic comeback victory.

That would be his only winning point of the week though as he lost his remaining three matches.

Nicknamed the “Belgian Bomber” for his powerful driving, Colsaerts also recorded top-10 finishes at both The Open and the U.S. Open during his peak years.

Reflecting on his career, Colsaerts spoke emotionally about the support of his family, particularly his wife Rachel, and the pride he feels representing Belgium throughout nearly three decades in professional golf.

“You realise you’ve made a mark on people,” he said. 

“Coming from the middle of Brussels and ending up on the biggest stages in golf, it’s been an absolute dream come true.”

Although his playing days on the DP World Tour are now over, Colsaerts leaves the game as one of Belgium’s most popular golfing figures and a player whose Ryder Cup legacy remains firmly intact.