Sixteen-year-old Ukrainian amateur golfer Lev Grinberg finished in a tie for 37th place at 6-under-par at the DP World Tour’s French Open, carding consistent rounds of 66, 71, 70, and 71.
During the third round, Grinberg initially surged to 9-under and tied for 7th place after making four birdies on the front nine. However, a wayward tee shot and subsequent approach into the water on the 15th hole resulted in a triple bogey, dropping him back to 6-under. He recovered with an eight-foot putt to save the triple bogey and stabilized his play during the final round, which included one birdie, one bogey, and 16 pars.
Grinberg played the tournament at Le Golf National—home of the French Golf Federation and an Olympic venue—where he currently trains while living in the academy’s dormitories. He previously made international headlines at age 14 by becoming the youngest player ever to make a cut on the DP World Tour at the 2022 Soudal Open in Belgium.
Born in Ukraine in 2008, Grinberg and his family relocated to Europe to access better training facilities and competition, laying the groundwork for his development. Despite facing the emotional complexity of ongoing conflict in his home country, he has maintained a strong focus on his athletic career.
His progression is reflected in his ranking of 59th in the World Amateur Golf Rankings, supported by strong performances across prominent amateur events. These include a tied-for-5th finish at the Lytham Trophy, reaching the final 16 of the British Amateur, and reaching the final 64 of the U.S. Amateur. Observers and analysts continue to monitor his career as he displays the composure, maturity, and steady trajectory of a promising young talent in international golf.
