About Haraldur Magnús
Born 1991. Haraldur Magnús is an Icelandic golfer.
Haraldur Franklín Magnús (born 16 March 1991) is an Icelandic professional golfer who plays on the Challenge Tour. He participated in the 2018 Open Championship, becoming the first Icelandic golfer to compete in a men's major golf championship.
Early life Magnús grew up in Reykjavík, Iceland, and attended college at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Career Magnús played in the 2015 Amateur Championship and turned professional in the following year. In 2018, he came through final qualifying for the 2018 Open Championship at Prince's Golf Club. A second-round 78 saw him miss the cut.
In 2021, Magnús finish tied for the lead after 72 holes at the B-NL Challenge Trophy on the Challenge Tour. He entered into a four-way playoff with Alfredo García-Heredia, Marcus Helligkilde and Michael Hoey. He was eliminated on the third hole.
Playoff record Challenge Tour playoff record (0–1)
Results in major championships
CUT = missed the half-way cut
Team appearances Amateur European Boys' Team Championship (representing Iceland): 2008
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Who is Haraldur Magnús?
Icelandic professional golfer
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Haraldur Magnús was born in 1991.
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Haraldur Magnús is Icelandic.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Haraldur Magnús. https://biography.guide/haraldur-magnus/
MLA: "Haraldur Magnús." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/haraldur-magnus/.
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