Matti Schmid is playing in the final pairing of the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on Sunday, May 17. The 28-year-old from Regensburg, Germany is making his PGA Championship debut this week and enters the final round at -4, two shots behind leader Alex Smalley.
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Matti Schmid: Fast Facts
- Full Name: Matti Schmid
- Born: November 18, 1997 (Age 28)
- Hometown: Regensburg, Germany
- Residence: Maxhütte-Haidhof, Germany
- College: University of Louisville
- Turned Professional: 2021
Background
Schmid was born in Regensburg, Germany and played college golf at the University of Louisville before turning professional in 2021. He is one of three Germans in the 2026 PGA Championship field, alongside Martin Kaymer and Stephan Jaeger.
PGA Championship History
Aronimink is Schmid’s first PGA Championship start. He has no prior appearances at this major.
Major Championship History
Schmid has made four major championship starts with two cuts made. His best major finish came at the 2021 Open Championship at Royal St. George’s, where he finished 59th and fired a second-round 65 — still the lowest round of his major championship career. He took home low amateur honors for that performance.
YearMajorResultScore2019The Open ChampionshipCUT2021U.S. OpenCUT2021The Open Championship59th(+8)2025The Open Championship69th73-70-79-70 (+8)
Major Championship Summary:
Entries: 4 | Cuts Made: 2 | Best Finish: 59th | Lowest Round: 65
2026 Season
Schmid has posted a mix of results in 2026 with two notable finishes standing out:
TournamentResultCognizant ClassicT-9Puerto Rico OpenT-5Zurich ClassicT-10Farmers Insurance OpenT-56The Genesis Invitational (Riviera)49thTHE PLAYERS ChampionshipT-46Myrtle Beach ClassicMC
His T-5 at the Puerto Rico Open — rounds of 71-66-68-71 (-12) — is his best individual result of the season. His T-9 at the Cognizant Classic and T-10 at the Zurich Classic round out a 2026 campaign that has shown he can compete when his game is sharp.
At the Genesis Invitational at Riviera, he ranked 12th in the field off the tee — a sign of the driving ability that has kept him competitive on demanding tracks.
PGA Championship This Week
Through three rounds at Aronimink, he sits at -4 and will play alongside leader Alex Smalley in Sunday’s final pairing — the biggest stage of his professional career to date.
