History of Matti Schmid in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 24, 2025

Matthias "Matti" Schmid is a German professional golfer who gained prominence through his amateur achievements. Notably, he secured consecutive victories at the European Amateur Championship in 2019 and 2020. Further solidifying his rising star status, Schmid distinguished himself as the leading amateur at the prestigious 2021 Open Championship, marking a significant milestone in his career before turning professional.

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November 1997: Matthias Schmid Born

In November 1997, Matthias Schmid was born. He is a German professional golfer.

2011: Tom Lewis Sets Record

In 2011, Tom Lewis set the record for the lowest round by an amateur in the Open Championship, which was equaled by Matthias Schmid in 2021.

2017: Competed for Louisville Cardinals

In 2017, Matthias Schmid began competing for the Louisville Cardinals.

2018: Old Town Club Collegiate Win

In 2018, Matthias Schmid won the Old Town Club Collegiate tournament while competing for the Louisville Cardinals.

2019: European Amateur Win

In 2019, Matthias Schmid won the European Amateur at the Diamond Country Club in Austria, leading after a third-round 63 and winning by three strokes from Euan Walker.

September 2020: Retained European Amateur Title

In September 2020, Matthias Schmid retained his European Amateur title at Zurich Golf and Country Club in Switzerland, winning by three strokes from Nick Bachem.

2020: European Amateur Win

In 2020, Matthias Schmid secured his second consecutive win at the European Amateur golf tournament.

2020: Results out of order

In 2020, results not in chronological order in source.

December 2021: Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year

In December 2021, Matthias Schmid was announced as the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year for the 2021 European Tour season.

2021: End of Louisville Cardinals career

In 2021, Matthias Schmid ended his time competing for the Louisville Cardinals.

2021: Leading Amateur at Open Championship

In 2021, Matthias Schmid was the leading amateur at the Open Championship.

2021: 2021 Open Championship

In the 2021 Open Championship, Matthias Schmid equaled the record for the lowest round by an amateur with a second-round 65. He finished with a total of 282, securing the silver medal as the leading amateur.

2022: Competed on European Tour

In 2022, Matthias Schmid continued to compete on the European Tour. In March, he finished tied third at the Steyn City Championship in South Africa. Other highlight performances included an eighth-place finish at the Barbasol Championship in Kentucky, and a ninth-placed finish at the Cazoo Open in Wales.