Matthew Baldwin
English golfer
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Matthew David Baldwin (born 26 February 1986) is an English professional golfer who plays on the European Tour.
England| Matthew Baldwin | |
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Matthew David Baldwin |
| Born | 26 February 1986 Southport, England |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Sporting nationality | England |
| Spouse | Claire Baldwin |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 2008 |
| Current tour | European Tour |
| Former tours | Challenge Tour MENA Tour |
| Professional wins | 3 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| European Tour | 1 |
| Sunshine Tour | 1 |
| Challenge Tour | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | T59: 2012 |
| The Open Championship | T23: 2012 |
Career
Baldwin was captain of the England Boys side before turning professional in 2008. In 2009 he played on the third-tier Alps Tour and finished 23rd on the Order of Merit, with six top-ten finishes. He made several appearances on the second-tier Challenge Tour in 2010, and performed well enough to finish 82nd on the final standings and gain full status for 2011. In October 2011, he won for the first time on the Challenge Tour at the Fred Olsen Challenge de España.[1] This sealed his promotion to the main European Tour for 2012. He played well enough in his first full season to retain his playing rights, finishing 72nd on the Order of Merit.
In March 2023, Baldwin won on the European Tour for the first time at the SDC Championship in South Africa, an event co-sanctioned by the Sunshine Tour. He won by seven shots ahead of Adri Arnaus.[2]
Personal life
Baldwin is from Southport, Merseyside; the same home town as fellow professional golfer Tommy Fleetwood.[3] His grandfather is the former professional rugby league footballer Ron Ryder.[4]
Amateur wins
- 2002 McGregor Trophy
- 2004 European Boys Individual Championship
Professional wins (3)
European Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 Mar 2023 | SDC Championship1 | −18 (70-67-65-68=270) | 7 strokes |  Adri Arnaus |
1Co-sanctioned by the Sunshine Tour
Challenge Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Oct 2011 | Fred Olsen Challenge de España | −21 (63-67-65-68=263) | Playoff |  Julien Guerrier |
Challenge Tour playoff record (1–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | Fred Olsen Challenge de España | Julien Guerrier |
Won with par on third extra hole |
| 2 | 2019 | ISPS Handa World Invitational | Jack Senior |
Lost to birdie on second extra hole |
MENA Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 Feb 2019 | Journey to Jordan 1 | −19 (65-66-66=197) | 8 strokes |  Erik Jonasson |
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | |||||||
| U.S. Open | T59 | CUT | |||||
| The Open Championship | T23 | CUT | |||||
| PGA Championship |
| Tournament | 2019 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Masters Tournament | ||
| PGA Championship | ||
| U.S. Open | ||
| The Open Championship | CUT | CUT |
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
Team appearances
Amateur
- European Boys' Team Championship (representing England): 2004 (winners)[5]
- Jacques Léglise Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 2004 (winners)