Paul Waring, 41 years old, is a professional golfer from Birkenhead, England, who plays on the European Tour. He turned professional in 2007 and has won 2 European Tour events. His biggest achievements include winning the Nordea Masters in 2018 and the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship in 2024. Waring reached his highest world ranking of 66 on 19 January 2020. He is 5 ft 11 in tall and lives in Bromborough, England.
Paul Waring’s Playoff Record and Big Wins
Paul Waring has played many professional golf events and has 2 European Tour wins. His best success in playoffs (extra holes used when players tie) is on the European Tour, where he has a playoff record of 1–0. That means he was in 1 playoff and won it at the 2018 Nordea Masters by making a par on the first extra hole to beat Thomas Aiken.
On the Challenge Tour, he has a playoff record of 0–1, meaning he lost his only playoff there at the 2007 Postbank Challenge when he was eliminated on the first extra hole. In total, across these two tours, he’s been in 2 playoffs, winning 1 and losing 1.
| Year | Tour | Tournament | Venue | Achievement | Playoff Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | European Tour | Nordea Masters | Bro Hof Slott Golf Club, Sweden | Won the tournament | Won playoff |
| 2024 | European Tour | Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship | Abu Dhabi Golf Club, UAE | Won the tournament | – |
| 2007 | Challenge Tour | Postbank Challenge | Germany | Played in playoff | Lost playoff |
Paul Waring’s Playoff History and Big Moments
Paul Waring has played on the European Tour and the Challenge Tour. He has been in 2 professional playoffs in total. On the European Tour, he played 1 playoff at the Nordea Masters 2018 in Sweden and won it by making a par on the first extra hole against Thomas Aiken.
On the Challenge Tour, he played 1 playoff at the Postbank Challenge 2007 in Germany and lost it, getting eliminated on the first extra hole. Overall, his playoff record is 1 win and 1 loss, showing he can handle pressure well.
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| Tour | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Playoff Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Tour | 2018 | Nordea Masters (Sweden) | Thomas Aiken | Won on first extra hole (par) |
| Challenge Tour | 2007 | Postbank Challenge (Germany) | Felipe Aguilar, Andrew McArthur | Lost (eliminated on first extra hole) |
Paul Waring’s Shoulder Injury Timeline and Impact on His Career
Paul Waring had to withdraw during Round 3 of the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open because of a shoulder injury. The tournament was played at The Renaissance Club in North Berwick, Scotland. He stopped playing on Saturday and could not complete the event.
Because of the same shoulder problem, he also missed The Open Championship at Royal Portrush. The injury hurt his 2025 season and reduced the number of tournaments he could finish and compete in properly.
Paul Waring’s 2026 Tournament Results and Schedule
Paul Waring has played several events leading into 2026. In the 2025–26 DP World Tour, he played the Nedbank Golf Challenge (finished 57th), the Dubai Invitational (tied 27th), the Hero Dubai Desert Classic (missed cut), and the Qatar Masters (tied 14th). These are all part of the European Tour schedule he is competing in as the 2026 season starts, and he’s expected to keep playing more Tour events this year.
| Season | Tournament | Tour | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | Nedbank Golf Challenge | DP World Tour | 57 |
| 2025–26 | Dubai Invitational | DP World Tour | T27 |
| 2025–26 | Hero Dubai Desert Classic | DP World Tour | MC |
| 2025–26 | Qatar Masters | DP World Tour | T14 |
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