Guido Migliozzi Facts: 16 Things You Didn't Know About The Italian Golfer
Discover more about Italian professional golfer, Guido Migliozzi via these facts regarding his life and career in the game so far...
Guido Migliozzi is an Italian professional who has carved out a successful career on the DP World Tour. Find out more regarding his life and journey through the game via these facts.
Guido Migliozzi Facts
1. Migliozzi was born in Vicenza, Italy on January 25, 1997.
2. As a junior, Migliozzi won Italian Championship titles at Under-14, Under-16, and Under-18 level.
3. In 2016, he won the Portuguese Amateur Championship and represented his country at The Eisenhower Trophy.
4. After turning professional in 2016, he won three times on the Alps Tour in the space of just 12 months between 2017 and 2018.
5. In the summer of 2016, he became Niall Horan’s first signing with management company Modest! Golf.
6. In November 2018, Migliozzi claimed the 16th card at European Tour Q-School, a six-round grind he described at the time as a “marathon” and one he’d rather not experience again.
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7. Migliozzi cited Tiger Woods' performances at The Masters as his favourite memories growing up watching golf.
8. His first victory came in just his 14th European Tour event at the Kenya Open in March 2019, and the other at the Belgian Knockout 11 weeks later. Since then, he has won two more DP World Tour titles - the 2022 Open de France and the 2024 KLM Open.
9. He was very close to winning the 2021 British Masters but lost in a playoff to Richard Bland. While the result was disappointing for Migliozzi, the Englishman made history by becoming the oldest first-time winner in European Tour history. It was his 478th start.
10. Migliozzi played in his first Major Championship at the 2021 US Open. Hosted at Torrey Pines, Migliozzi managed to finish in a tie for fourth which earned him qualification for the 2022 tournament and the 2022 Masters.
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11. Migliozzi's long-time girlfriend is called Marta Cozza. She studied at the University of Verona and is from Cittadella, a province just outside of Vicenza.
12. In 2020, Migliozzi chose to relocate to Dubai due to Covid.
13. He represented Italy at the delayed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, finishing T34th. His fellow countryman, Renato Paratore, ended T27th.
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14. Migliozzi's highest-ever OWGR was 65th (October 2021).
15. He plays a full bag of TaylorMade clubs, including putter and golf ball.
16. In 2023, Migliozzi was a part of the winning European side which lifted the Hero Cup - a competition designed to help players on the bubble prepare for the possibility of playing in the Ryder Cup.
GUIDO MIGLIOZZI BIO
Born | January 25, 1997 - Vicenza, Italy |
Height | 5ft 11in (1.80m) |
Turned Pro | 2016 |
Former Tours | Alps Tour, Challenge Tour |
Current Tour | DP World Tour |
Pro Wins | 7 |
Highest OWGR | 65 |
Best Major Result | T4th (2021 US Open) |
GUIDO MIGLIOZZI WINS
Tour | Event | Winning Score |
---|---|---|
Alps Tour | 2017 Open Abruzzo | -14 (playoff) |
Alps Tour | 2018 Memorial Giorgio Bordoni | -14 (one stroke) |
Alps Tour | 2018 Open Abruzzo | -18 (one stroke) |
DP World Tour | 2019 Magical Kenyan Open | -16 (one stroke) |
DP World Tour | 2019 Belgian Knockout | -3 (four strokes) |
DP World Tour | 2022 Open de France | -16 (one stroke) |
DP World Tour | 2024 KLM Open | -11 (playoff - Joe Dean, Marcus Kinhult) |
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