# Rohan Blizard

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Australian professional golfer

Rohan Blizard Personal information Born (1984-05-20) 20 May 1984 (age 42) Sporting nationality Australia Residence Sydney, Australia Career Turned professional 2008 Current tour PGA Tour of Australasia Former tour Asian Tour Professional wins 3 Number of wins by tour PGA Tour of Australasia 1 Other 2 Best results in major championships Masters Tournament DNP PGA Championship DNP U.S. Open DNP The Open Championship CUT: 2008

**Rohan Blizard** (born 20 May 1984) is an Australian [professional golfer](/source/Professional_golfer), who currently plays on the [Asian Tour](/source/Asian_Tour).

## Early life and amateur career

Blizard was born in [New South Wales](/source/New_South_Wales) and plays golf at [New South Wales Golf Club](/source/New_South_Wales_Golf_Club). The highlight of his amateur career came in March 2007 when he claimed the [Australian Amateur](/source/Australian_Amateur) at his home course. He used local knowledge to his advantage, progressing to the final where he defeated fellow New South Welshman Justin Roach 3 & 2. Blizard was also a member of the [Golf Australia National Squad](/source/Golf_Australia_National_Squad).

## Professional career

In 2008, Blizard turned pro. His career highlight came in 2011 when he claimed the [John Hughes Geely Nexus Risk Services Western Australia Open Championship](/source/John_Hughes_Geely_Nexus_Risk_Services_Western_Australia_Open_Championship), shooting a 5-under-par 67 in the final round for a 10-under-par total. This was a two stroke victory over Ashley Hall, David McKenzie and Matt Jager.

## Amateur wins

- 2007 [Australian Amateur](/source/Australian_Amateur), [SBS Invitational](/source/SBS_Invitational)

- 2008 [New South Wales Medal](/source/New_South_Wales_Medal), East of Scotland Open Amateur

## Professional wins (3)

### PGA Tour of Australasia wins (1)

No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of victory Runners-up 1 30 Oct 2011 WA Open Championship −10 (67-70-74-67=278) 2 strokes Ashley Hall, Matt Jager, David McKenzie

**PGA Tour of Australasia playoff record (0–1)**

No. Year Tournament Opponent Result 1 2015 Isuzu Queensland Open David Bransdon Lost to birdie on third extra hole

### PGA Tour China wins (1)

No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of victory Runners-up 1 12 Jun 2016 Lanhai Open −10 (70-67-69=206) 1 stroke Dou Zecheng, Jarin Todd

### Other wins (1)

- 2007 [Tasmanian Open](/source/Tasmanian_Open) (as an amateur)

## Results in major championships

Tournament 2008 The Open Championship CUT

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

## Team appearances

**Amateur**

- [Nomura Cup](/source/Nomura_Cup) (representing Australia): 2007 (winners)

- [Eisenhower Trophy](/source/Eisenhower_Trophy) (representing Australia): [2008](/source/2008_Eisenhower_Trophy)

- [Bonallack Trophy](/source/Bonallack_Trophy) (representing Asia/Pacific): 2008

- [Australian Men's Interstate Teams Matches](/source/Australian_Men's_Interstate_Teams_Matches) (representing New South Wales): 2005 (winners), 2006 (winners), 2007 (winners), 2008

## External links

- [Rohan Blizard](https://www.owgr.com/playerprofile/11838) at the [Official World Golf Ranking](/source/Official_World_Golf_Ranking) official site

- [Profile on the Golf Australia website](http://www.golfaustralia.org.au/default.aspx?s=playersdisplay&id=598)

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