The Frenchwoman is planning legal action against the organisers claiming the officials did not give adequate warnings before the ball hurtled into the gallery. It was revealed she had suffered a "fracture of the right socket and the explosion of the eyeball.". . Corine Remande, 49, was hit in the eye by a tee shot from American Brooks Koepka on Friday. I had to inform Corine, and it was very difficult at this time. Corine Remande was at the Paris tournament when a ball hit by American Brooks Koepka smashed her eye socket. Ball strikes are an occasional hazard for spectators but this kind of incident is extremely rare. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. After Koepkas shot came barreling toward her at the sixth hole on Friday, Remande suffered from a fractured eye socket and a damaged eyeball what was described to the AFP as an explosion of the eyeball., Doctors told me I had lost the use of that eye, Remande told AFP, according to CNN. And immediately my sight is finished for me. She says she downplayed the incident in order to prevent the golfer from becoming distracted. Corine Remande is planning to sue after she was hit in the face by a golf ball at Le Golf National club in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France, over the weekend. Tiger Woods hit a fan in the neck with his opening tee shot at the 2010 Memorial. 6 on Friday at Le Golf National in Paris that struck 49-year-old Corine Remande in the forehead, knocking her to the ground. "What shocked me too was that the spectators were taking pictures of me, but no one was calling for help,'' she told Agence France-Presse. Its still difficult. The Frenchwoman has told BBC Sport she. Remande, a French woman who traveled from Egypt, where she lives, with her husband to watch the tournament, said she is determined to sue the tournament organizers. Insurance bosses said the claim piled pressure on organisers to help spectators stay away from "hazardous" holes. 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. Corine Remande was hit in the right eye when a stray tee shot from American Brooks Koepka veered into the crowd on the opening day of the tournament. Corine Remande, who travelled to Paris from Egypt for the tournament, says officials failed to warn the crowd of the incoming ball. Remande criticized Ryder Cup organizers for not making contact with her after the incident to find out how she was doing. The scan on Friday confirmed a fracture of the right eyesocket and an explosion of the eyeball.". Its a tragic accident what happened. While team USA suffered a humiliating defeat at the 2018 Ryder Cup, there was further disappointment in store for one of its players. 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. Remande clarified that she doesnt blame Koepka, 28, who hit the errant ball. Golf courses are responsible for maintaining a safe course for golfers and spectators, Smilow said. We have been in communication with the family involved, starting with the immediate on-course treatment and thereafter to provide support, helping with the logistics of repatriation, including providing a transfer for the family from Paris to Lyon. View our online Press Pack. Koepka was told what happened after that day's round was over. Dies geschieht in Ihren Datenschutzeinstellungen. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Corine Remande, 49, who had traveled from Egypt to attend the tournament, has lost vision in her right eye after a ball hit by U.S. golfer Brooks Koepka smashed her eye socket. 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. Corine Remande receives treatment after Brooks Koepka's drive hit her (AP) Tony Finau, who was partnering Koepka when the incident happened at Le Golf National confirmed they had yelled "fore" to . She and Raphael had jetted from Egypt to France to attend the golf tournament. She said: "For me, it's finished. The same legal standards apply to both pro golf events and recreational golf, but it is especially difficult to claim damages at a PGA Tour event, according to several attorneys with expertise on golf law. Remande says she could have died on the . Corine Remande, a 49-year-old from Egypt, told Agence France-Presse that she has lost sight in her right eye as a result of the accident. IE 11 is not supported. A disclaimer states that spectators voluntarily assume all risk and danger incidental to the game of golf.. Corine Remande, 49, who had traveled from Egypt to attend the tournament, has lost vision in her right eye after a ball hit by U.S. golfer Brooks Koepka smashed her eye socket. Corine told BBC Sport after the event: "The doctor told my husband that is was a very big explosion in my eye and that it was impossible for me to see again with this eye. "And immediately my sight is finished for me. It really is. ", 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. 2. US Open champion Koepka swiftly apologised to Remande following the incident and she says she does not blame him and'appreciated the gesture from the golfer'. I probably do it way more than I should. Remande said that the force of. Ryder Cup spectator Corine Remande left Le Golf National last week with permanent vision loss in her right eye after Brooks Koepka's errant tee shot on the par-4 6th hole on Friday morning. 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. 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. Watch this story: What does Brooks Koepkas wife Jena Sims do for a living? ", Yes! It was only a few yards off but ended up hitting a spectator named Corine Remande. In my career it will be the one shot that I definitely regret., A number of major media houses got in touch with Remande to get to know her side of the story. 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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. "The scan on Friday confirmed a fracture of the right eye socket and an explosion of the eyeball.". She has already indicated her. 'We are hugely sympathetic and will do everything we can to support the spectator, insofar as that is possible under very difficult circumstances.'. Just because I hit a golf ball someone lost sight in their eye. Organizers said they will "continue to offer support" to Corine . 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Just because I hit a golf ball, someone lost the sight in their eye. 'I don't know how to live with only one eye. What has been dubbed the baseball rule dictates that stadium operators have an obligation to provide safe seats to fans and alert them of the dangers. Shiva will be held on Thursday from 7 . Ryder Cup officials refuted those claims, telling NBC News that the marshals shouted a verbal warning, tickets to the event warned of the inherent risk, and they came to assist Remande after she was struck. Afp In a statement, a Ryder Cup spokesperson said: 'It is distressing to hear that someone might suffer long-term consequences from a ball strike. 12:19 PM PT -- TMZ Sports has obtained a photo of the "exploded eyeball" injury and warning, it's pretty gnarly. Corine Remande, 49, told AFP she was blinded in one eye after the American Brooks Koepka's tee shot struck her in the head on Friday during the competition held at Le Golf National club in. 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. Remande said she plans to take legal action against tournament organizers because she believes officials could have done a better job to warn spectators about the danger. I didn't feel like the ball had struck my eye and then I felt the blood start to pour. 'It's terrible, it's a freak accident that's happened, and all our thoughts are with her.'. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Smilow said the only way a golfer could be found liable if he or she were to deliberately fire a shot into a crowd. Remande crumpled to the ground while fans and medical personnel rushed to tend to her. She insists marshals on the ground did not verbally alert spectators to the danger of Koepkas shot, and there wasnt adequate signage to warn about the risks of errant balls around the course, the Today report said. "Doctors told me I had lost the use of that eye," the 49-year-old told Agence . You feel terrible for them. Full Spectrum Services LLP 2022 | All Rights Reserved. Every golf shot is not controllable at 300-plus yards, and unfortunately, this type of thing can happen. Give us your thoughts in the comments section, Corine continued: "I have nothing against he player, because I play golf and I know how to play golf.". 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. 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. The scan on Friday confirmed a fracture of the right eye-socket and an explosion of the eyeball." Kopeka later signed a glove for Remande and apologised to the stricken fan. Something went wrong, please try again later. By 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 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. 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. LIV Golf Rebels Personal Life, The strike hit the eye and was brutal. The tee on the sixth hole had been moved forward to allow players to attempt to drive the green, but Koepka's shot was pulled left into the crowd. Frenchwoman Corine Remande, 49, is taking legal action after being hit by a tee shot from Brooks Koepka on Friday's opening day of the Ryder Cup at Le Golf National, near Paris. 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