Emiliano Grillo - Professional Golfer Bio Early Life and Background Emiliano Grillo was born on September 14, 1992, in Resistencia, Argentina. He began playing golf at a young age and developed his skills at the Chaco Golf Club. Professional Career Grillo turned professional in 2011 and earned his European Tour card through Q-School. He secured his first PGA Tour victory at the 2015 Safeway Open, winning in a playoff during his rookie season. His second PGA Tour win came at the 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge. Tournament Victories • PGA Tour: 2 wins (2015 Safeway Open, 2023 Charles Schwab Challenge) • European Tour: 1 win (2015 Frys.com Open) Career Earnings As of 2023, Emiliano Grillo's career PGA Tour earnings exceed $17.5 million. His highest-earning season came in 2022-23, where he earned over $4.8 million. Major Championships Best major championship finishes: • Masters Tournament: T17 (2016) • PGA Championship: T12 (2016) • The Open Championship: T12 (2016) • U.S. Open: T18 (2023) Personal Life Grillo married Valentina Serena in 2021. The couple resides in Bradenton, Florida. Olympic Participation Represented Argentina in the 2016 Rio Olympics and 2020 Tokyo Olympics. World Ranking Reached a career-high ranking of 25th in the Official World Golf Rankings in 2016. Playing Style Known for his exceptional iron play and accuracy off the tee, Grillo consistently ranks among the Tour's better ball-strikers. Note: All statistics and information are current as of 2023 and sourced from official PGA Tour records.