Brendan Gielow Explained

Brendan Gielow
Birth Date:24 October 1987
Birth Place:Grand Rapids, Michigan
Weight:185lb
College:Wake Forest
Yearpro:2010
Extour:eGolf Professional Tour
Prowins:1

Brendan Gielow (born October 24, 1987) is an American professional golfer.

Personal life

Gielow was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Eric and Renea Gielow. He graduated from Mona Shores High School in 2006, after moving as a child from Grand Rapids. In his tenure at Mona Shores, he played four years on the varsity golf team; in which he was named Mr. Golf (award given to the top high school golfer in the state) twice. He was also named to the Michigan Super Team, the All-State golf team, all four years he played. That distinction being that he is first and only person to earn that honor all four years of high school and as a freshman. He excelled in the classroom as well, maintaining a 4.0 GPA throughout high school.[1]

Collegiate career

Gielow enjoyed a successful freshman debut with Wake Forest. He played in four of their five events, having a 73.33 stroke average, placing him fourth on the team. In his first tournament, the Carpet Capital Collegiate, he placed third overall with an eight-under-par 208.[1]

Gielow won the Northeast Amateur in 2008 and the Porter Cup in 2009.

Amateur wins

Professional wins (1)

eGolf Professional Tour wins (1)

U.S. national team appearances

Amateur

2009 (winners)

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Player Bio:Brendan Gielow. Wake Forest Athletics. 2007-01-01. 2007-04-27.