Michael Thorbjornsen’s rise has drawn attention from golf fans who have watched him surge from a standout junior player to a polished young pro. Although he has no PGA Tour title under his belt, he has delivered multiple strong performances since turning pro in 2024. He rose to glory at the 2018 U.S. Junior Amateur at Baltusrol Golf Club. Thorbjornsen defeated the then-nation’s No. 1 amateur, Akshay Bhatia, and established himself as an elite star. However, many viewers who take notice of his rapid climb are often confused about his nationality.

Born on September 16, 2001, to Thorbjorn Thorbjornsen and Sandra Chiang, the youngster hails from Cleveland, Ohio. So, the simple answer is that Michael Thorbjornsen is an American. In fact, he has also represented Team USA in the Junior Ryder Cu

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