Francesco Molinari
Quick Facts
- How tall is Francesco Molinari?
- Francesco Molinari is listed at 5' 8" (173 cm).
- How much does Francesco Molinari weigh?
- Francesco Molinari is listed at 160 lbs (73 kg).
- How many majors has Francesco Molinari won?
- Francesco Molinari has not won a major championship in the verified profile data used here.
Ryder Cup Record
Career Achievements
Major Championships and Top Results
Biography
Francesco Molinari etched his name into Ryder Cup folklore with one of the most dominant performances in the event's history. In 2018, the Italian maestro became the first European player ever to achieve a perfect 5-0-0 record. A major champion known for his precision iron play and calm demeanor, Molinari's partnership with Tommy Fleetwood ("Moliwood") is legendary. While he may also serve as a vice-captain, his 2018 heroics ensure his status as a true Ryder Cup icon.
Ryder Cup Analysis
Player Value for Team Europe
Francesco Molinari has appeared in 3 Ryder Cups, producing a 8-4-2 overall record across 14 matches. That converts to 9 total points, giving Team Europe a clear sample of how his game translates from individual stroke play into match-play pressure.
The most useful format signal is Foursomes, where his record is 3-1-1. That record is important because Ryder Cup value is not just about total talent; it is about whether a player can be trusted in the specific sessions that shape the scoreboard before Sunday singles.
Francesco Molinari's numbers show a balanced professional profile rather than a single obvious calling card. For Ryder Cup selection, that balance can be useful when captains need flexible pairings across foursomes, four-ball, and singles.
Francesco Molinari's wider career profile includes 6 professional wins across PGA Tour and DP World Tour and 1 major championship top-result marker. For Ryder Cup purposes, those achievements matter less as trophies and more as evidence that he has handled leaderboards, hostile crowds, and late-round consequence.
Match-Play Profile
Player Statistics
Detailed Ryder Cup Record
Singles Record
Foursomes Record
Fourball Record
Defining Ryder Cup Moment
"The entire 2018 Ryder Cup in Paris was his moment. He partnered with rookie Tommy Fleetwood to win all four of their Foursomes and Fourball matches, creating the legendary "Moliwood" duo. He then capped his perfect week by defeating Phil Mickelson in the Sunday Singles to personally clinch the winning point for Team Europe, completing an unprecedented 5-0-0 record and becoming the hero of Paris."
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