Matthew David Baldwin (born 26 February 1986) is an English professional golfer who plays on the European Tour.
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. 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.
Personal life Baldwin is from Southport, Merseyside; the same home town as fellow professional golfer Tommy Fleetwood. His grandfather is the former professional rugby league footballer Ron Ryder.
Amateur wins 2002 McGregor Trophy 2004 European Boys Individual Championship
Professional wins (3) European Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up119 Mar 2023SDC Championship1−18 (70-67-65-68=270)7 strokes Adri Arnaus 1Co-sanctioned by the Sunshine Tour
Challenge Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up12 Oct 2011Fred Olsen Challenge de España−21 (63-67-65-68=263)Playoff Julien Guerrier
Challenge Tour playoff record (1–1) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult12011Fred Olsen Challenge de España Julien GuerrierWon with par on third extra hole22019ISPS Handa World Invitational Jack SeniorLost to birdie on second extra hole
MENA Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up111 Feb 2019Journey to Jordan 1−19 (65-66-66=197)8 strokes Erik Jonasson
Results in major championships Tournament 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018Masters TournamentU.S. OpenT59CUTThe Open ChampionshipT23CUTPGA Championship Tournament20192026Masters TournamentPGA ChampionshipU.S. OpenThe Open ChampionshipCUTCUT
CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied
Team appearances Amateur European Boys' Team Championship (representing England): 2004 (winners) Jacques Léglise Trophy (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 2004 (winners)
See also 2011 Challenge Tour graduates 2017 European Tour Qualifying School graduates 2022 Challenge Tour graduates 2025 European Tour Qualifying School graduates
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