Maximilian Kieffer
Maximilian Kieffer (born 25 June 1990) is a German professional golfer who plays on the European Tour.
| Maximilian Kieffer | |
|---|---|
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| Personal information | |
| Born | 25 June 1990 Bergisch Gladbach, West Germany |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb; 11.7 st) |
| Sporting nationality |  Germany |
| Residence | Düsseldorf, Germany |
| Career | |
| College | University of Florida |
| Turned professional | 2010 |
| Current tour(s) | European Tour |
| Former tour(s) | Challenge Tour |
| Professional wins | 2 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| European Tour | 1 |
| Challenge Tour | 1 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | CUT: 2014, 2016 |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
Career
Kieffer was born in Bergisch Gladbach. He played most of his golf at Hubbelrath Golf Club in Düsseldorf, the same club as Martin Kaymer. He represented the German National team from 2005-2010 and represented Europe in the Junior Ryder Cup in 2006. He played college golf briefly in the United States at the University of Florida. He turned professional in 2010.
Kieffer joined the Challenge Tour in 2011 and won his first tournament in 2012 at the Gujarat Kensville Challenge in India.[1]
In April 2013, Kieffer lost in a sudden-death playoff at the Open de España. In the joint longest playoff in European Tour history, Kieffer was beaten by a Raphaël Jacquelin birdie on the ninth playoff hole.
In May 2015, during the third round of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Open, Kieffer broke the Royal County Down course record set in 1939 by shooting 6-under-par 65.[2]
In April 2021, Kieffer lost in a sudden-death playoff again at the Austrian Golf Open. He was defeated by John Catlin on the fifth extra hole when he hit three balls into the water.[3] The following week, Kieffer carded a final-round 62 to finish runner-up again at the Gran Canaria Lopesan Open.[4]
In August 2022, Kieffer claimed his first European Tour victory at the D+D Real Czech Masters. He won by one shot ahead of Gavin Green.[5]
Professional wins (2)
European Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 Aug 2022 | D+D Real Czech Masters | −16 (68-66-66=200)* | 1 stroke |  Gavin Green |
*Note: The 2022 D+D Real Czech Masters was shortened to 54 holes due to weather.
European Tour playoff record (0–2)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2013 | Open de España |  Felipe Aguilar,  Raphaël Jacquelin |
Jacquelin won with birdie on ninth extra hole Aguilar eliminated by birdie on third hole |
| 2 | 2021 | Austrian Golf Open |  John Catlin |
Lost to bogey on fifth extra hole |
Challenge Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 Jan 2012 | Gujarat Kensville Challenge1 | −7 (70-71-70-70=281) | Playoff |  Rahil Gangjee |
1Co-sanctioned by the Professional Golf Tour of India
Challenge Tour playoff record (1–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2011 | Allianz Challenge de France | Nicolas Meitinger |
Lost to birdie on second extra hole |
| 2 | 2012 | Gujarat Kensville Challenge | Rahil Gangjee |
Won with par on first extra hole |
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Open | CUT | CUT |
CUT = missed the halfway cut
Note: Kieffer only played in the U.S. Open.
Team appearances
Amateur
- Junior Ryder Cup (representing Europe): 2006 (tie, Cup retained)
- European Boys' Team Championship (representing Germany): 2007, 2008[6]
- Jacques Léglise Trophy (representing the Continent of Europe): 2007, 2008
- European Amateur Team Championship (representing Germany): 2008, 2009, 2010
- Eisenhower Trophy (representing Germany): 2010
- St Andrews Trophy (representing the Continent of Europe): 2010 (winners)
Professional
See also
References
- Golf: Rahil Gangjee falters as Maximilian Kieffer wins Gujarat Kensville Challenge title
- "Kjeldsen on the rise at County Down". PGA European Tour. 30 May 2015.
- "Catlin claims third win after play-off drama in Austria". European Tour. April 18, 2021. Retrieved April 18, 2021.
- "Higgo comes out on top on Gran Canaria". European Tour. 25 April 2021. Retrieved 25 April 2021.
- "Max Kieffer beats 70/1 tip Gavin Green to Czech Masters title as 400/1 shot places in Prague". Sporting Life. 21 August 2022. Retrieved 21 August 2022.
- "European Boys' Team Championship – European Golf Association". Retrieved 22 January 2023.
External links
- Maximilian Kieffer at the European Tour official site
- Maximilian Kieffer at the Official World Golf Ranking official site
- Florida Gator profile