Haraldur Magnús Explained

Haraldur Magnús
Fullname:Haraldur Franklín Magnús
Birth Date:16 March 1991
Birth Place:Reykjavík, Iceland
Height:5 ft 11 in
Residence:Reykjavík, Iceland
College:University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Yearpro:2016
Tour:Challenge Tour
Extour:Nordic Golf League
Masters:DNP
Usopen:DNP
Open:CUT: 2018
Pga:DNP

Haraldur Franklín Magnús (born 16 March 1991)[1] is an Icelandic professional golfer who plays on the Challenge Tour. He participated in the 2018 Open Championship, becoming the first Icelandic golfer to compete in a men's major golf championship.

Early life

Magnús grew up in Reykjavík, Iceland, and attended college at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.[2]

Career

Magnús played in the 2015 Amateur Championship and turned professional in the following year. In 2018, he came through final qualifying for the 2018 Open Championship at Prince's Golf Club. A second-round 78 saw him miss the cut.[3]

In 2021, Magnús finish tied for the lead after 72 holes at the B-NL Challenge Trophy on the Challenge Tour. He entered into a four-way playoff with Alfredo García-Heredia, Marcus Helligkilde and Michael Hoey. He was eliminated on the third hole.[4]

Playoff record

Challenge Tour playoff record (0–1)

Results in major championships

Tournament2018
Masters Tournament
U.S. Open
The Open ChampionshipCUT
PGA Championship
CUT = missed the half-way cut

Team appearances

Amateur

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Haraldur Magnus . European Tour . 7 June 2023.
  2. Web site: Haraldur Magnus . . 16 December 2021.
  3. Midnight Man Haraldur Magnus Looks To Light Up Carnoustie . Golf Monthly . Michael . Weston . 19 July 2018 . 7 June 2023.
  4. Web site: Garcia-Heredia prevails in play-off to secure maiden Challenge Tour title . The Golf House . 7 June 2023.
  5. Web site: European Boys' Team Championship – European Golf Association . 22 January 2023.