By subscribing, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. My thoughts remain with Miss Remande and her family, and I have asked to be kept informed on her condition.". "The scan on Friday confirmed a fracture of the right eye socket and an explosion of the eyeball.". Things didnt get much better for her after the tournament. C orine Remande (49) suffered the injury during Europe's victory at Le Golf National near Paris over the weekend after a stray tee shot hit by American golfer Brooks Koepka (28). GOLF.com and GOLF Magazine are published by EB GOLF MEDIA LLC, a division of 8AM GOLF. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. October 4, 2018, 9:23 AM A woman has lost sight in her right eye after she was hit in the face by a golf ball at the Ryder Cup just outside Paris, France, last Friday. It looked like it hit her right in the eye, so hopefully theres no, you know, loss of vision or anything like that., According to ESPN, Koepka, who reportedly apologized and gave her a signed glove, also said, You dont want to hit anybody in the face, especially not a woman, and its not a good feeling.. I didnt feel like the ball had struck my eye and then I felt the blood start to pour., She said shes motivated to take legal action because quite clearly, there is responsibility on the part of the organizers Officials did not shout any warning as the players ball went into the crowd More than anything I want them to take care of all the medical bills to make sure there is no risk of infection., She was bleeding pretty good, Koepka said on Friday, according to Golf.com. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. All of which begs the question: Can tournaments or golfers be held legally liable when an errant shot injures a fan? Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. The United States lost the 2018 Ryder Cup at Le Golf National in Paris, making it the sixth-straight win for Team Europe on their home soil and seven wins of the last 10 matches overall. She mentioned her plans to take legal action against the tournament organizers for the inadequate signage and the unhelpful attitude of marshals on the ground. It happened so fast, I didnt feel any pain when I was hit, Remande told reporters. I like walking, sport, going to the gym and playing golf.". If you break it down to the heart of it, its not a good feeling.. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Corine Remande, 49, had travelled to France from Egypt with husband Raphael to watch the showdown between Europe and the US held at Le Golf National club just outside Paris, France. She also feared being trampled in the immediate aftermath of being hit by the ball because of a horde of people following Tiger Woods who were approaching the area. ", "I spoke to her at the time on the golf course and after now learning her condition is worse than first thought, I have made contact with her/family to offer my sincere and heartfelt sympathy. Corine Remande (49) suffered the injury during Europe's victory at Le Golf National near Paris over the weekend after a stray tee shot hit by American golfer Brooks Koepka (28). Restricted movement and a reduced need for peak fitness are a few reasons golf is picked up as a sport, especially among the older generation. Email us attips@the-sun.co.ukor call 0207 782 4368. The ball fractured Remande's right eye socket and her eyeball suffered an "explosion," according to the BBC. A Ryder Cup spokesperson said at the time that while ball strikes are an 'occasional hazards for spectators" and that "this kind of incident is extremely rare". Remande was reminded of her ordeal when another spectator was struck less than a week later, this time on Thursday at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. Koepka was visibly heartbroken after hearing the news. I didn't feel like the ball had struck my eye and then I felt the blood start to pour. "I am just angry about the organization and all the marshals.". Koepka posted a statement on Twitter saying he had been in contact with Corine Remande and her family and offered his "heartfelt sympathy". Brooks Koepka was left "heartbroken" after his wayward drive at the 2018 Ryder Cup, Corine told the media following the incident that she felt no anger towards the player, A Ryder Cup spokesperson said at the time that "this kind of incident is extremely rare". We can confirm that 'fore' was shouted several times but also appreciate how hard it can be to know when and where every ball is struck if you are in the crowd. Corine Remande. What does Brooks Koepkas wife Jena Sims do for a living. Corine Remande, 49, has been left blind in one eye after being hit by Koepka's drive at the sixth hole on the opening day of last week's match at Le Golf National. Brooks Koepka also issued a statement saying, "I was deeply hurt and saddened by the tragic accident that occurred when a shot I hit off the 6th tee struck Miss Remande. Corine Remande, 49, . 'It doesn't feel good, it really doesn't. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Every golf shot is not controllable at 300-plus yards, and unfortunately, this type of thing can happen. Remande, 49, says she could have died had the ball struck her in the side of the head rather than on the eye. "And immediately my sight is finished for me. He spoke about the incident on Wednesday at a news conference in Scotland ahead of this weekend's Alfred Dunhill Links event. Part of HuffPost News. Blood was described as gushing from her right eye and she has now said scans revealed her eyeball exploded and her socket was fractured, causing her to lose sight in that eye. ', The comments below have not been moderated, By Afp, Eddie Pepperell reveals Europe's comeback made him feel as excited as a trip to Ann Summers while Brooks Koepka is shaken after drive hits fan, 'How good was that for you? Insurance bosses said the claim piled pressure on organisers to help spectators stay away from "hazardous" holes. 'It looked like it hit her right in the eye, so hopefully there's no, you know, loss of vision or anything like that,' Koepka said. October 2, 2018. In a statement, a Ryder Cup spokesperson said the spectator would be offered 'support for as long as necessary' but that the traditional 'fore' warning was 'shouted several times' before she was hit. Afp Corine Remande, 49, was struck by Brooks Koepka's tee shot on the sixth hole on Friday. "I don't know anyway to put it. She and Raphael had jetted from Egypt to France to attend the golf tournament. The American's wayward tee shot at the sixth on the first day of the tournament hit Corine Remande, who is reportedly thinking of suing for the damage done after being told she had lost sight in . "It happened so fast, I didn't feel any pain when I was hit," Remande told reporters. "More than anything I want them to take care of all the medical . My first question is how to live now with only one eye?". The scans on her eye revealed a 'fracture of the right socket and the explosion of the eyeball', which, she said, surgeons managed to sew back together. Town to Rebuild 72-Year-Old Woman's Run-Down Home: 'A Miracle to Witness', Remande shared exactly what happened to her with the AFP. Remande criticized Ryder Cup organizers for not making contact with her after the incident to find out how she was doing. "There's nobody that feels worse about this than I do,'' he said. I dont want to change all the rules in golf, Remande continued. further cemented his love for the golfer. 6 Amazon travel essentials for your next getaway, starting at $12. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. You feel terrible for them. Corine Remande, 49, is planning to sue the organisers, saying there was no warning before the ball hurtled into the crowd pic.twitter.com/I3ABYWK5ay Today's Golfer (@TheTodaysGolfer) October 2, 2018 Advertisement She said: "For me, it's finished. While team USA suffered a humiliating defeat at the 2018 Ryder Cup, there was further disappointment in store for one of its players. Corine Remande, 49, and her husband Raphael, who also attended the event on Sept. 28, spoke to Today about losing vision in her right eye and her potential plans to sue the organization that. Remande said that the force of. Editors' letters. I could not speak with you. This is a lesson in always paying attention when stray tee shots and golf balls can come screaming at you at high speeds. Corine Remande, 49, was watching the action Saturday at Le Golf National near Paris when Koepka's errant drive at the par-4 sixth hole struck her in the face. She was then driven to her parents' home in Lyon after doctors advised her not to fly immediately back to Egypt. 'I hope that this terrible accident will improve safety for the public. 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She also claims that officials did not follow up about her condition while she was in the hospital., Organizers for the Ryder Cup did not immediately respond to PEOPLEs request for comment, but a spokesperson previously refuted her allegation to the AFP, saying, We can confirm that fore was shouted several times but also appreciate how hard it can be to know when and where every ball is struck if you are in the crowd.. The AFP reported that a scan had revealed a fracture of the right eye socket and an explosion of the eyeball.. ", Should golf spectators be made to stand further from the course? The American, who would go on to reach the top of the world rankings later in the year, has admitted that his 2018 shot will be one that he always regrets. 49-year-old Corine Remande was watching the USA vs. Europe event on Friday morning at the Le Golf National club in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (near Paris) . Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. It's upsetting. On television footage Koepka and other players can be heard shouting the traditional warning of 'fore', but he added: 'You can yell fore, but it doesn't matter. Brooks Koepka was left "heartbroken" after his wayward drive hit Ryder Cup spectator Corine Remande back in 2018 - leaving her with permanent damage to her right eye. 'The doctor said immediately to my husband that it was a very big explosion in my eye and it was impossible for me now to see again with this eye. LIV Golf Rebels Personal Life, The strike hit the eye and was brutal. I had to inform Corine, and it was very difficult at this time. Don't miss a story! Brooks Koepka's tee shot on the 6th hole at Le Golf National Friday injured a spectator, likely permanently. I'm heartbroken, I'm all messed up inside. The golfer cannot be held liable because they cannot control the ball, Smilow said. We will continue to offer support for as long as necessary. 'If you're 150 yards, you're shouting fore, you can hear it. We can confirm that fore was shouted several times but also appreciate how hard it can be to know when and where every ball is struck if you are in the crowd. "It happened so fast, I didn't feel any pain when I was. Corine Remande, 49, said that she had suffered a "fracture of the right socket and the explosion of the eyeball" Friday. She was later transferred to the Croix-Rousse facility in Lyon. My stomach sank. All About Erica Herman, Georgia College Graduate Paralyzed After Visit to the Chiropractor, Family Says, Nude Protester with 'Stop Raping Us' Painted on Chest Interrupts Red Carpet at Cannes Film Festival, President Joe Biden Calls Supreme Court's Decision to Overturn'Roe v. 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Koepka, 28, rushed to check on Remande, who had travelled with her husband Raphael from Egypt, after hitting her with his drive. Remande also alleges there was no warning shout from the course official when the ball was heading towards the crowd.. "I don't want to change the rules of golf, but I just want to improve the safety rules,'' Remande said. He said: ""I wasn't told until I got to the course - I'm not the biggest person on social media - so when I got here and had about seven missed calls and 25 text messages I was like, 'What's going on?'. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Corine Remande, 49, was injured when American Brooks Koepka's drive on the par-four sixth hole veered off course at Le Golf National and struck her. The Frenchwoman is planning legal action against the organisers claiming the officials did not give adequate warnings before the ball hurtled into the gallery. 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For other inquiries, Contact Us. CNN The 28-year-old golfer said he was "heartbroken" and "all messed up inside" when Corine Remande revealed the shot that fractured her right eye socket and caused an "explosion of the. At the time she said: 'I tried to stay positive with him so that he didn't lose his concentration, 'But once I was taken away, I didn't hear anything from the organisers.'. The Frenchwoman has told BBC Sport she would have been even more seriously injured if the ball had missed her right eye and hit the side of her head. A female spectator at the 2018 Ryder Cup was hit with a sixth hole tee shot played by golf pro Brooks Koepka Friday. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Golf is considered one of the safest games to play as compared to other American sports. Live West Ham United vs Chelsea, . Randy Maniloff, a Philadelphia-based attorney at the firm White and Williams, said that the best way to interpret and understand how courts will rule in golf injuries is to look at Major League Baseball. Sam Brodsky Posted on October 2, 2018. I didn't feel like the ball had struck my eye and then I felt the blood start to pour. Remande told AFP that a scan on Friday "confirmed a fracture of the right eye socket and an explosion of the eyeball." Koepka reacted to the news with a post on social media Tuesday. A Ryder Cup fan whose eye exploded when she was hit by a golf ball says she could have been killed. Koepka also raced over to check on her and gave her a signed glove. What shocked me too was that the spectators were taking pictures of me, but no one was calling for help, she said. 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Just because I hit a golf ball someone lost sight in their eye. Koepka hit an errant tee shot into the crowd on No. Im just angry about the organization and all the marshals.. Now, Remande is pointing the finger at Ryder Cup tournament officials -- claiming they failed to properly warn and protect spectators from wild golf shots. A spectator struck by an errant golf shot at the Ryder Cup last week spoke about being permanently blinded in her right eye while also criticizing tournament officials. Joe Middleton "We are hugely sympathetic and will do everything we can to support the spectator, insofar as that is possible under very difficult circumstances.. "The doctor said immediately to my husband that it was a very big explosion in my eye and it was impossible for me now to see again with this eye. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Welcome to Rappler, a social news network where stories inspire community engagement and digitally fuelled actions for social change. After the service, burial will be held at King David Memorial Gardens, 7482 Lee Hwy, Falls Church, VA. Remande had nicer things to say about Koepka, who quickly walked over after she was hit to see if she was OK. Koepka told reporters on Wednesday he was heartbroken over Remandes permanent eye injury, I hit the golf ball, and its upsetting, he said, according to Inside Edition. It really is. 11. Tiger Woods Digs Horrible Tee Shot Out of Trash Can, Flasher Distracts Golfers Trying to Focus on Putting. It happened so fast, I didnt feel any pain when I was hit, she said. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Corine Remande. After being released from the hospital, Remande, 49, said that she had planned to sue the event organizers because officials did not shout any warning as the players ball went into the crowd., The European tour said in a statement that they can confirm that fore was shouted several times but also appreciate how hard it can be to know when and where every ball is struck if you are in the crowd., Remande isnt the first fan to get plunked at a professional event. 'Quite clearly, there is responsibility on the part of the organisers,' Remande told AFP as she left the Croix-Rousse hospital in Lyon. Corine Remande, the 49-year-old fan who was hit in the face by a golf ball at the Ryder Cup in France, says doctors told her she has lost the use of her right eye after fracturing her orbital bone . Just because I hit a golf ball, someone lost the sight in their eye. 'Ball strikes are an occasional hazard for spectators but this kind of incident is extremely rare. 1 spot in the Official World Golf Ranking. "I'm just angry about the organization and all the marshals." The court would apply the same standard to a golf course by assessing whether or not the club has provided both safe standing areas for spectators and reasonable warning for fans of the risks if they choose to stand in another location. By Ellen McLaughlin 11 Feb 2023, 1:16pm. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. . Corine Remande, the lady who was struck by a wayward Brooks Koepka drive on day one at the Ryder Cup and lost sight in one eye, has spoken out after the incident in an interview with BBC Sport (opens in new tab). Koepka commented on the incident after winning his match with Tony Finau, saying "It doesn't feel good, it really doesn't. Remande's husband, Raphael, had to break the news to her that she was blinded in her right eye. The scan on Friday confirmed a fracture of the right eyesocket and an explosion of the eyeball.". "It was a difficult time for sure,'' he told NBC News. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser! Koepka's tee shot at the short par-4 sixth hole at Le Golf National near Paris, France, hit 49-year-old Corine Remande, sending her to the hospital. Scott Stump is a staff reporter and the writer of the daily newsletter This is TODAY. Insurance bosses. 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Smilow said the only way a golfer could be found liable if he or she were to deliberately fire a shot into a crowd. Kopeka later signed a glove for Remande and apologised to the stricken fan. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. He has been a regular contributor for TODAY.com since 2011, producing news stories and features across the trending, pop culture, sports, parents, pets, health, style, food and TMRW verticals. and Corine Remande, a 49-year-old woman from Egypt, said she suffered an "explosion of the eyeball" when a drive struck by Koepka, an American golfer, hit her in the face at the Ryder Cup on. Corine Remande is considering legal action after she said she had been blinded in one eye when hit by a ball at the Ryder Cup . My first question is how to live now with only one eye?, Raphael, who had to explain the extent of the damage to his wife, said through tears, It was a difficult time for sure. Wayward shots can hit the gallery, causing serious injuries and can sometimes be fatal. A disclaimer printed on the back of tickets tells fans they assume all risk involved with the game of golf. "Then I was told the news and obviously I am really heartbroken. The Today report indicated that doctors told the couple that Remande couldve died if the ball had taken a slightly different path. Every two years, the world's top golfers are pitted against each other in an international showdown that draws the attention of fans from all over the world. Corine told the media following the incident that she felt no anger towards the player, but did question the actions of the marshals, with organisers saying that 'fore' was shouted at the time of the shot. Koepka, the reigning US Open and US PGA champion, went on to win his match with Tony Finau, beating Justin Rose and Jon Rahm, but was still upset about the incident afterwards. The spectator hit by a ball at the 6th hole during Fridays play was treated by first responders immediately and taken to hospital. One of Koepka's drives on the opening day of the tournament flew towards the crowd and hit Corine Remande. Brooks Koepka checks on Corine Remande after she was struck by his ball. I just want to improve the safety rules.. It was revealed she had suffered a "fracture of the right socket and the explosion of the eyeball.". traveled from Egypt to attend the tournament, has lost, Remande immediately collapsed but was nearly trampled by spectators rushing to see American golfer Tiger Woods pass by, according to the, was heartbroken over Remandes permanent eye injury, I hit the golf ball, and its upsetting, he said, according to. Corine Remande, 49, says her 'eyeball exploded" after being caught by the American's drive on the sixth hole on the tournament's opening day on Friday. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. Shiva will be held on Thursday from 7 . Remande said that the force of the . More than anything I want them to take care of all the medical bills to make sure there is no risk of infection.". However, the same cannot be said about spectators at golf courses. Corine Remande, 49, is planning to sue the organisers, saying there was no warning before the ball hurtled into the crowd pic.twitter.com/I3ABYWK5ay, Today's Golfer (@TheTodaysGolfer) October 2, 2018, RELATED: Tiger Woods Digs Horrible Tee Shot Out of Trash Can. Following the burial, family and friends are invited back to the home of Debby and Bruce Vivari. You canWhatsAppus on 07810 791 502. It has recently been reported that the woman, who traveled to the tournament from Egypt, has lost sight in her right eye. In a statement, a Ryder Cup spokesperson said: 'It is distressing to hear that someone might suffer long-term consequences from a ball strike. She says she feared being trampled by crowds while lying injured on the ground. "Because nobody came to see me and to take some news. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. ", Woman blinded in one eye by a golf ball traveling over 100 mph at the Ryder Cup talks to @keirsimmons about the accident that could?ve killed her if the ball had taken even a slightly different path. Even Ben Hogan had plenty of bad shots. Yesterday was one of the worst days of my life.'. By TheEuropeanTour released the following statement when reached for comment by Golf.com: "Ball strikes are an occasional hazard for spectators but this kind of incident is extremely rare. I hope that with this terrible accident to improve this kind of safety for the public. Koepka eventually gave the woman a signed glove for her trouble. Corine Remande, 49, is taking legal action against Ryder Cup organizers after being struck by a Brooks Koepka tee shot. The European Tour, the co-organiser of the event, are launching an investigation into the incident. Corine Remande blamed tournament officials for insufficient warning after she was blinded by an errant tee shot as a spectator at the Ryder Cup last week. "Before being moved, in a big mess, I was afraid of being trampled because Tiger Woods was coming and the crowd was growing around us," she said. Clickhereto upload yours. You know exactly how they are feeling, especially when you've got to go over there and apologise, because they are in pain, usually bleeding, and then to hit her in the face - you don't want to hit anybody in the face, especially not a woman, and it's not a good feeling.'. "Officials did not shout any warning as the player's ball went into the crowd. Hopefully, Remande has lived to cope with the loss of vision. Koepka's wild shot on the sixth hole at Le Golf National hit Corine Remande in the head. I didnt feel like the ball had struck my eye and then I felt the blood start to pour. She revealed that the doctors had told her she had lost lost the use of that eye., 49-year-old, Corine Remande, had traveled all the way from Egypt with her husband to watch the 2018 Ryder Cup in Paris. Corine Remande blamed tournament officials for insufficient warning after she was blinded by an errant tee shot as a spectator at the Ryder Cup last week. 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