Background
Gielow was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Eric and Renea Gielow.
Gielow was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Eric and Renea Gielow.
He graduated from Mona Shores High School in 2006, after moving as a child from Grand Rapids.
Gielow enjoyed a successful freshman debut with Wake Forest. He played in four of their five events, having a 73.33 stroke average, placing him fourth on the team In his first tournament, the Carpet Capital Collegiate, he placed third overall with an eight-under-par 208.
2008 Northeast Amateur Amateur Walker Cup: 2009 (winners).