Matt Wallace is an Englishman that has wins on both the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour across a high-quality career.
Born in London in April 1990, Wallace played golf as a youngster, but did not take up the game seriously until he was 18. He came from a sporting background, with his father playing for Wasps as a professional rugby player in the 1970s. He spent some time at Jacksonville State University but left college early to start his professional career.
His career took off in 2016, when he won six times on the Alps Tour, including the tour’s Grand Final at the end of the year. Unsurprisingly, he won the Order of Merit that year, before then winning his first DP World Tour title a year later. To date, he is a five-time winner on the DP World Tour, with his most recent victory coming at the Omega European Masters in 2024. A year prior, he also claimed his maiden PGA Tour victory in Puntacana.
Matt Wallace | Player Profile
Personal Information
Name: Matt Wallace
Born: April 12, 1990
Nationality: England
Residence: London, England
Career
College: Jacksonville State University
Turned Pro: 2012
Professional Wins: 12
Highest World Ranking: 23 – July 14, 2019
Best Results In Majors
Best Finishes:
– Masters Tournament – T34 (2021)
– PGA Championship – T3 (2019)
– US Open – T12 (2019)
– Open Championship – T40 (2021)
Professional Wins – 12
2016 (6) – Dreamland Pyramids Open, Tunisian Golf Open, Gosser Open, Vigevano Open, Open Frassanelle, Alps Tour Grand Final
2017 (1) – Open de Portugal
2018 (3) – Hero Indian Open, BMW International Open, Made in Denmark
2023 (1) – Corales Puntacana Championship
2024 (1) – Omega European Masters
Achievements and Awards
Alps Tour Order of Merit Winner – 2016
Matt Wallace | What’s In His Bag?
Wallace plays a mixture of Titleist and Callaway clubs in his bag, playing a trio of Vokey wedges, alongside a full set of Callaway irons.
You can check out our full piece on what’s in Matt Wallace’s bag here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Matt Wallace
When and where was Matt Wallace born?
Matt Wallace was born in Hillingdon, London in April 1990, and was born into a sporting family. Both his parents were PE teachers, while his father played professional rugby for Wasps in the 1970s.
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When did Matt Wallace turn professional?
Matt Wallace turned professional in 2012 after a short stint at Jacksonville State University, but he would have to wait four years before his first professional title came about.
How many DP World Tour titles has Matt Wallace won?
As of September 2024, Wallace is a five-time winner on the DP World Tour. His first came back in 2017 at the Open de Portugal, with three wins following the next year. Wallace won in India, Germany and Denmark, but then had to wait six years until his next win on the DP World Tour, with his fifth title coming at the Omega European Masters in 2024.
Wallace is also a PGA Tour winner, having taken victory at the Corales Puntacana Championship in 2023, while the Englishman also has six wins on the Alps Tour earlier in his career.
Who is Matt Wallace dating?
Matt Wallace is dating Chelsie Joce, with the pair having been in a relationship for more than a decade now. Joce has a blog, ‘Girl on Tour’, in which she documents following her partner at golf events.
Did you Know?
Late Starter
Although Wallace did play golf throughout his junior years, he only started playing the game on a serious basis at the age of 18, as he was also talented at cricket, football and rugby.
Back-to-Back Promotions
After an incredible six-win season on the Alps Tour in 2016 to gain his European Challenge Tour card, Wallace then won in his first year on the secondary European tour. A win at the Open de Portugal, which was dual-sanctioned with the DP World Tour, secured his card for the leading European tour for 2018.
NINE Birdies In A Row
At the season finale of the 2023 DP World Tour campaign – the DP World Tour Championship, Wallace equalled the tour record for making nine consecutive birdies.
Other Matt Wallace Articles
Nine in a row! Matt Wallace ties world record in epic birdie spree
Matt Wallace caught unleashing foul-mouthed rant at caddie
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