Lev Grinberg
| Lev Grinberg | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | 17 November 2007 Kyiv, Ukraine |
| Sporting nationality |  Ukraine |
| Residence | France |
| Career | |
| Status | Amateur |
Lev Grinberg (born 17 November 2007) is a Ukrainian amateur golfer. In 2022, he made the cut in a European Tour event at only 14 years old, and in 2023 he helped Europe win the Jacques Léglise Trophy and Junior Ryder Cup.
Early life
[edit]Grinberg was born in Kyiv and started playing golf at age of five at Kozyn Golf & Country Club, where he won his first junior club competitions as a six year old. He moved to Belgium with his father Illya, a former badminton player, and came to represent Rinkven International Golf Club.[1] He later moved to France.[2]
Amateur career
[edit]Grinberg entered his first European Tour event in May 2022, at the Soudal Open at Rinkven, where he became the youngest to ever to make the cut in a Europe-based event[a] on the European Tour, at 14 years, six months and six days.[3] At 16, he was in contention at the 2024 FedEx Open de France at Le Golf National after an opening round of 66, a shot off the lead, and ultimately tied for 37th and was low amateur.[4][2]
In amateur events, Grinberg was runner-up at the 2022 Belgian International Amateur Championship behind Nathan Cossement, and tied 4th at the 2023 Portuguese International Amateur Championship. He was runner-up at the 2024 Junior PGA Championship and the 2025 German Boys Open.[5] In 2024, Grinberg reached the round of 16 at both the U.S. Junior Amateur and The Amateur Championship, and finished 4th at the South Beach International Amateur, five strokes behind winner Miles Russell.[6]
Grinberg has successfully represented Europe in international team matches, and has won the Jacques Léglise Trophy twice and the 2023 Junior Ryder Cup, where he contributed to the team's dominant victory. In 2025, he became a brand ambassador for TaylorMade.[1]
Amateur wins
[edit]- 2022 Grand Prix de Waterloo, Federal Tour 54 Holes
- 2024 Grand Prix de Merignies
Source:[5]
Team appearances
[edit]Amateur
- Eisenhower Trophy (representing Ukraine): 2022
- Jacques Léglise Trophy (representing Continental Europe): 2023 (winners), 2024 (winners)
- Junior Ryder Cup (representing Europe): 2023 (winners)
- Bonallack Trophy (representing Europe): 2025
Source:[5]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Guan Tianlang of China made the cut at the 2013 Masters Tournament at the age of 14 years and 169 days, only a few weeks younger than Grinberg.
References
[edit]- ^ a b Roberts, Andy (10 February 2025). "TaylorMade confirms two new players have joined the brand on NIL agreements". GolfMagic. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ^ a b Gorman, David (10 October 2024). "Ukrainian 16-year-old amateur Lev Grinberg one off the lead at French Open". The Irish Times. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ^ Strömberg, Martin (14 May 2022). "Ukrainsk 14-åring klarade kvalgränsen på DP World Tour". Svensk Golf (in Swedish). Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ^ Kelly, Todd. "16-year-old from Ukraine, 1 shot off the lead, credits ping pong and Netflix after shooting 66 at Le Golf National". Golfweek. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ^ a b c "Lev Grinberg". World Amateur Golf Ranking. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ^ "South Beach International Amateur – 2024 Preview & Results". Golf Bible. 22 December 2024. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- Lev Grinberg at the European Tour official site
- Lev Grinberg at the Official World Golf Ranking official site