Manuel Trappel

Manuel Trappel (born 16 September 1989)[1] is an Austrian professional golfer who in 2011 became the first Austrian winner of the European Amateur.[2] This title brought Trappel an invitation to the 2012 Open Championship.

Manuel Trappel
Personal information
Full nameManuel Trappel
Born (1989-09-16) 16 September 1989
Austria
Nationality Austria
ResidenceBregenz
Career
Turned professional2013
Current tour(s)Challenge Tour
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. OpenDNP
The Open ChampionshipCUT: 2012
Achievements and awards
Austrian Golfer of the Year2011

Trappel won his National Championship before winning the 2011 European Amateur at Halmstad Golf Club in Sweden. He won in a playoff against Walker Cup player Steven Brown.

In September 2011, Trappel played in his first European Tour event, the Austrian Open, where he made the cut and finished tied for 70th place.

In December 2011, Trappel was named the Austrian Golf Association "Golfer of the Year".[3] Trappel lives in Bregenz and studied Economic Law at the University of Innsbruck.

Results in major championships
Tournament 2012
The Open Championship CUT

Note: Trappel only played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut

Team appearances

Amateur

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References
  1. "The Open Championship Current Field - 2012: Manuel Trappel". Archived from the original on 15 July 2012. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
  2. "Manuel Trappel wins 2011 European Mens Amateur Strokeplay Championship". 7 August 2011. Archived from the original on 20 April 2013. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
  3. "Manuel Trappel (The Golfer of the Year)" (in German). 6 December 2011. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
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