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Matthias Schmid

Matthias Schmid is a German professional golfer born on 18 November 1997.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 10, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Matthias Schmid is a German professional golfer born on 18 November 1997. He won the European Amateur Championship in 2019 and 2020, was the leading amateur at the 2021 Open Championship, and turned professional in 2021. He is also known as Matti Schmid.

Early life and amateur career

Schmid was born in Regensburg, Germany, in 1997 and developed as a golfer in the German amateur system. He became one of the country’s top amateurs before moving into collegiate golf in the United States.

College golf

He played golf for the University of Louisville. His amateur success included back-to-back European Amateur Championship titles in 2019 and 2020.

Professional career

Schmid turned professional in 2021 after his performance at the Open Championship. He earned the European Tour’s Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year Award for 2021.

Major championship appearances

Schmid was the leading amateur at the 2021 Open Championship at Royal St George’s. Later coverage also notes PGA Championship appearances and continued play on major tours.

Key facts

  • Schmid is a German professional golfer.
  • He won the European Amateur Championship in both 2019 and 2020.
  • He was the leading amateur at the 2021 Open Championship.
  • He turned professional after the 2021 Open Championship.
  • He won the Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year Award for 2021 on the European Tour.
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Canadian context

He is relevant to Canadian readers through his participation in international golf events and major championships that also feature Canadian players and attract Canadian coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Matthias Schmid?
He is a German professional golfer known as Matti Schmid.
When was Matthias Schmid born?
He was born on 18 November 1997.
What is Matthias Schmid known for as an amateur?
He won the European Amateur Championship in 2019 and 2020 and was the leading amateur at the 2021 Open Championship.
When did Matthias Schmid turn professional?
He turned professional in 2021.
Where did Matthias Schmid play college golf?
He played at the University of Louisville.

References

  1. European Tour — https://www.europeantour.com/players/matthias-schmid-43516/
    Supports: Professional biography, European Amateur wins, Open Championship low amateur, and Rookie of the Year award.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matti_Schmid
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, and amateur/professional golf background.
  3. PGA TOUR — https://www.pgatour.com/player/48867/matti-schmid
    Supports: Country, age, turned professional, birthplace, college, and current tour profile.
  4. PGA Championship — https://www.pgachampionship.com/news-media/articles/who-is-matti-schmid-a-look-at-the-german-making-his-pga-championship-debut
    Supports: Birthplace, college, turned professional in 2021, and Open Championship low-amateur background.