| Maxwell Moldovan | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | (2002-02-22) February 22, 2002 (age 22) Uniontown, Ohio, U.S. |
| Sporting nationality |  United States |
| Residence | Ohio |
| Career | |
| College | Ohio State University |
| Turned professional | 2024 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | 65th: 2023 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Maxwell Moldovan (born February 22, 2002) is an American professional golfer from Uniontown, Ohio.
Amateur career
Moldovan attended Green High School where he was a two-time OHSAA Division 1 individual champion. After high school, he golfed for the Ohio State Buckeyes where he won four events and was a multiple-time All-American. He also won the 2019 Ohio Amateur and the 2021 Southern Amateur.
Moldovan qualified for the 2022 U.S. Open, where he missed the cut. At the 2023 U.S. Open, Moldovan made the cut to finish in last place.
Professional career
Moldovan turned professional in June 2024 after graduating from Ohio State. His first event as a professional will be the 2024 U.S. Open. He was an alternate from the Springfield, Ohio qualifier.
Amateur wins
- 2019 Ohio Amateur
- 2021 Southern Amateur
- 2022 Nexus Collegiate, Southern Invitational, Robert Kepler Intercollegiate
- 2023 NCAA Auburn Regional
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Results in major championships
| Tournament | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | |||
| PGA Championship | |||
| U.S. Open | CUT | 65 | CUT |
| The Open Championship |
CUT = missed the half-way cut
U.S. national team appearances
- Junior Presidents Cup: 2019 (winners)
- Arnold Palmer Cup: 2023
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References
- Shedloski, Dave (June 12, 2023). "U.S. Open 2023: Last man in Maxwell Moldovan arrives weary, but ready to top last year's performance". Golf Digest.
- ^ Oller, Rob (June 6, 2024). "After turning pro Monday, Max Moldovan enjoys stress-free Thursday". Golfweek.
- Valdera, Julio (June 12, 2023). "Heartwarming moment when Maxwell Moldovan got the call of getting in this week's US Open". SportsKeeda.com.
- Harrison, Phil (July 28, 2023). "Ohio State golfer Maxwell Maldovan ranked in top ten of 2024 PGA Tour U rankings". Yahoo Sports.
- "Maxwell Moldovan – Bio". Ohio State University.
- Albers, Bucky (July 12, 2019). "Ohio State recruit Moldovan wins 113th Ohio Amateur Championship". Dayton Daily News.
- Williams, Julie (July 17, 2021). "Maxwell Moldovan breaks 28-year-old scoring record in Southern Amateur runaway". Golfweek.
- Schmidt, Lori (June 5, 2023). "Ohio State golfer Max Moldovan just misses out on qualifying for the U.S. Open". The Columbus Dispatch.
- Doerschuk, Steve (June 16, 2023). "Green's Maxwell Moldovan tops Mickelson, Spieth, other notables in making U.S. Open cut". Canton Repository.
- ^ "Maxwell Moldovan". World Amateur Golf RAnking. Retrieved June 10, 2024.