Former Ohio State standout Maxwell Moldovan finished 18-under to win the 70th ECP Brazil Open at the Rio Olympic Golf Course. He outlasted George Markham by one shot and Chris Francoeur by two shots. 

He carded rounds of 63-67-68-68

According to the PGA Tour, Moldovan secures exempt status on the PGA TOUR Americas through the 2026 Latin America Swing with the win and moves up to the No. 2 spot in the 2025 Fortinet Cup.

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Moldovan entered the final round two strokes back of the lead but was able to gain ground with three birdies on the back nine as he approached No. 18, a 587-yard par 5.

After hitting the fairway on his drive, Moldovan found the green on his second shot but was left with a 50-foot putt for eagle. Moldovan proceeded to drain his putt to secure a one-stroke victory.

FROM 50 FEET FOR THE WIN 🤯@MoldovanMaxwell eagles the 18th to secure his first career win at the 70th ECP Brazil Open! pic.twitter.com/Q0PY732VIa

— PGA TOUR Americas (@PGATOURAmericas) April 6, 2025

Moldovan turned professional after graduating from Ohio State last Spring, and he has struggled some since 

He highlighted those struggles in an Instagram post after his win.

"The start to my pro career wasn’t what I had hoped for or planned," Moldovan said in an instagram post. "Last year was filled with lots of disappointment, doubt, fear, anger, and impatience. I put a ton of pressure on myself and had very little freedom, peace, or confidence. It was difficult to believe weeks like this past one would happen in the future."

Moldovan added, "My faith was challenged and tested greatly. Through the disappointments and struggles I had, I believe that God challenged me to let go of the control I thought that I had, to fully submit to Him and trust His plan for my life, and to no longer find a lot of my self-worth in results."