Mathias David Grönberg (born 12 March 1970) is a Swedish professional golfer who now lives in the United States. He has played on the European Tour and PGA Tour.
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Amateur career
In 1970, Grönberg was born in Stockholm, Sweden. In 1988, at the age of 18, Grönberg won the Swedish Boys Championship.
In 1990, Grönberg won the British Youths Open Amateur Championship. That year he helped Sweden to win the Eisenhower Trophy and also won the individual title.
Professional career
In 1990, Grönberg turned professional. After starting out on the second-tier Challenge Tour, he was a member of the European Tour from 1994 to 2003, winning four events in that timespan. His best finish on the European Tour Order of Merit was tenth in 1998.
However, Grönberg was keen to join the PGA Tour in the United States, repeatedly entering its Qualifying Tournament. In 2003, after six failed attempts, he earned medalist honors. Grönberg had difficulty settling on the PGA Tour and after his 2005 second season he had to return to the Qualifying Tournament to retain his card, which he did. His best finish in a tour event was a 3rd place finish at the 2007 Valero Texas Open, three behind Justin Leonard.
In 2008, the first Mathias Grönberg Trophy event took place in Sweden. Grönberg's goal is to make golf more popular with young children in his home country. It is an annual event that is being played at Kårsta Golf Club.
In 2009, Grönberg won his first title on the Nationwide Tour at the Melwood Prince George's County Open where he won by six strokes over Esteban Toledo and Justin Bolli. He finished 24th on the money list to earn his 2010 PGA Tour card.
Personal life
Grönberg is married to Tara. They have three children.
Grönberg lives in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Amateur wins
1988 Swedish Boys Championship
1990 British Youths Open Amateur Championship
1991 Swedish Open
Professional wins (6)
European Tour wins (4)
1Co-sanctioned by the Southern Africa Tour
European Tour playoff record (0–1)
Nationwide Tour wins (1)
Nationwide Tour playoff record (0–1)
Challenge Tour wins (1)
Challenge Tour playoff record (0–1)
Results in major championships
Note: Grönberg never played in the Masters Tournament.
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
Results in The Players Championship
CUT = missed the halfway cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
Results in World Golf Championships
1Cancelled due to 9/11
QF, R16, R32, R64 = Round in which player lost in match play
"T" = Tied
NT = No tournament
Team appearances
Amateur
European Amateur Team Championship (representing Sweden): 1989
Eisenhower Trophy (representing Sweden): 1990 (winning team and individual leader)
Professional
Alfred Dunhill Cup (representing Sweden): 1998, 2000
World Cup (representing Sweden): 1998, 2000
Seve Trophy (representing Continental Europe): 2002