Florentino Molina
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Florentino Molina is an Argentine
professional golfer
.
Molina was born in Río Cuarto, Córdoba
. He turned pro in 1960. He won the Argentine Open
five times and the Argentine Professional Rankings four times. He played on the PGA Tour
from 1975 to 1978 and the European Tour in 1981. He was second in French Open
in 1970 and 4th in the B.C. Open
in 1977. He was second in Argentine Open
in 1962 and the Brazil Open
in 1970.
Molina played in the British Open
five times (1970, 1971, 1974, 1978 and 1981), and once in the U.S. Open
(1977), when he was one of seven players tied for the lead after the first round.
In 2000, Molina was second in Miramar Grand Prix (TPG Tour) at the age of 61.
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
professional golfer
Professional golfer
In golf the distinction between amateurs and professionals is rigorously maintained. An amateur who breaches the rules of amateur status may lose his or her amateur status. A golfer who has lost his or her amateur status may not play in amateur competitions until amateur status has been reinstated;...
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Molina was born in Río Cuarto, Córdoba
Río Cuarto, Córdoba
-References:* - Official website....
. He turned pro in 1960. He won the Argentine Open
Argentine Open
The Argentine Open or Abierto de la República or Abierto de Argentina is one of the oldest national golf open championships. First played in 1905, it has featured numerous notable winners including major champions Jimmy Demaret , Lloyd Mangrum , Tom Weiskopf , Craig Stadler , Mark Calcavecchia ,...
five times and the Argentine Professional Rankings four times. He played on the PGA Tour
PGA Tour
The PGA Tour is the organizer of the main men's professional golf tours in the United States and North America...
from 1975 to 1978 and the European Tour in 1981. He was second in French Open
Open de France
The Open de France is a European Tour golf tournament. Inaugurated in 1906 it is the oldest national open in Continental Europe and has been part of the European Tour's schedule since the tour's inception in 1972....
in 1970 and 4th in the B.C. Open
B.C. Open
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in 1977. He was second in Argentine Open
Argentine Open
The Argentine Open or Abierto de la República or Abierto de Argentina is one of the oldest national golf open championships. First played in 1905, it has featured numerous notable winners including major champions Jimmy Demaret , Lloyd Mangrum , Tom Weiskopf , Craig Stadler , Mark Calcavecchia ,...
in 1962 and the Brazil Open
Brazil Open (golf)
The Brazil Open or Aberto do Brasil is an annual golf tournament held in Brazil. It was founded in 1945, and has been an event on the Tour de las Americas on several occasions, most recently in 2005....
in 1970.
Molina played in the British Open
The Open Championship
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five times (1970, 1971, 1974, 1978 and 1981), and once in the U.S. Open
U.S. Open (golf)
The United States Open Championship, commonly known as the U.S. Open, is the annual open golf tournament of the United States. It is the second of the four major championships in golf, and is on the official schedule of both the PGA Tour and the European Tour...
(1977), when he was one of seven players tied for the lead after the first round.
In 2000, Molina was second in Miramar Grand Prix (TPG Tour) at the age of 61.
Argentine Tour wins (45)
- 1961 San Isidro Grand Prix
- 1962 La Cumbre Open
- 1963 La Cumbre Open, Acantilados Grand PrixAcantilados Grand PrixThe Acantilados Grand Prix or Gran Premio Los Acantilados is a golf tournament on the PGA of Argentina Tour, formerly the principal professional golf tour in Argentina. Founded in 1954, it has always been held at the Club de Golf Los Acantilados in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Province...
, Necochea Grand Prix, Lincoln Grand Prix - 1964 Sierra de los Padres Grand Prix, Buenos Aires Invitational Grand Prix
- 1966 La Cumbre Open
- 1967 Jockey Club Rosario Open
- 1970 Lomas OpenLomas OpenThe Lomas Open is a golf tournament on the PGA of Argentina Tour, formerly the principal professional golf tour in Argentina. The tournament has been played only ten times, the first in 1964, it has always been held at the Lomas Atletic Golf Club, in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province. It was last...
, Palermo Grand Prix, Argentine PGA ChampionshipArgentine PGA ChampionshipThe Argentine PGA Championship was a golf tournament played in Argentina from 1920 to 2005. It was generally supported by the leading Argentine golfers and its list of champions includes Eduardo Romero , José Jurado , Vicente Fernández , José Cóceres and Ángel Cabrera... - 1971 Argentine OpenArgentine OpenThe Argentine Open or Abierto de la República or Abierto de Argentina is one of the oldest national golf open championships. First played in 1905, it has featured numerous notable winners including major champions Jimmy Demaret , Lloyd Mangrum , Tom Weiskopf , Craig Stadler , Mark Calcavecchia ,...
, Center OpenCenter OpenThe Center Open, or Abierto del Centro, is one of the major regional open golf tournaments in Argentina. Founded in 1927, it has always been held at the Córdoba Golf Club in Córdoba....
, Norpatagonico OpenNorpatagonico OpenThe Norpatagonico Open, or Abierto Norpatagónico, is one of the major professional golf tournaments in Argentina. Founded in 1969, it has always been held at the Palihue Golf Club in Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, although it was not played between 1974 and 1986.The tournament currently...
, San Martin Grand Prix - 1973 Argentine OpenArgentine OpenThe Argentine Open or Abierto de la República or Abierto de Argentina is one of the oldest national golf open championships. First played in 1905, it has featured numerous notable winners including major champions Jimmy Demaret , Lloyd Mangrum , Tom Weiskopf , Craig Stadler , Mark Calcavecchia ,...
- 1975 Argentine OpenArgentine OpenThe Argentine Open or Abierto de la República or Abierto de Argentina is one of the oldest national golf open championships. First played in 1905, it has featured numerous notable winners including major champions Jimmy Demaret , Lloyd Mangrum , Tom Weiskopf , Craig Stadler , Mark Calcavecchia ,...
, Abierto del Litoral, Acantilados Grand PrixAcantilados Grand PrixThe Acantilados Grand Prix or Gran Premio Los Acantilados is a golf tournament on the PGA of Argentina Tour, formerly the principal professional golf tour in Argentina. Founded in 1954, it has always been held at the Club de Golf Los Acantilados in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Province... - 1976 Argentine OpenArgentine OpenThe Argentine Open or Abierto de la República or Abierto de Argentina is one of the oldest national golf open championships. First played in 1905, it has featured numerous notable winners including major champions Jimmy Demaret , Lloyd Mangrum , Tom Weiskopf , Craig Stadler , Mark Calcavecchia ,...
, Fultom Grand Prix - 1977 Argentine OpenArgentine OpenThe Argentine Open or Abierto de la República or Abierto de Argentina is one of the oldest national golf open championships. First played in 1905, it has featured numerous notable winners including major champions Jimmy Demaret , Lloyd Mangrum , Tom Weiskopf , Craig Stadler , Mark Calcavecchia ,...
, Argentine MastersArgentine MastersThe Argentine Masters or Torneo de Maestros is one of the most prestigious golf tournaments in Argentina, despite not having been played continuously since the inaugural event in 1961. It has always been held at the Olivos Golf Club near Buenos Aires....
, Abierto del Litoral, Metropolitano Open, Rio Cuarto OpenRio Cuarto OpenThe Rio Cuarto Open or Abierto de Rio Cuarto was a golf tournament on the PGA of Argentina Tour, formerly the principal professional golf tour in Argentina. Founded in 1956, it was always played at the Rio Cuarto Golf Club in Rio Cuarto, Córdoba Province. It was last held in 2000.-Winners:* –...
, Lomas OpenLomas OpenThe Lomas Open is a golf tournament on the PGA of Argentina Tour, formerly the principal professional golf tour in Argentina. The tournament has been played only ten times, the first in 1964, it has always been held at the Lomas Atletic Golf Club, in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province. It was last... - 1978 Rio Cuarto OpenRio Cuarto OpenThe Rio Cuarto Open or Abierto de Rio Cuarto was a golf tournament on the PGA of Argentina Tour, formerly the principal professional golf tour in Argentina. Founded in 1956, it was always played at the Rio Cuarto Golf Club in Rio Cuarto, Córdoba Province. It was last held in 2000.-Winners:* –...
- 1979 Metropolitano Open
- 1980 Ituzaingo Grand Prix
- 1981 Center OpenCenter OpenThe Center Open, or Abierto del Centro, is one of the major regional open golf tournaments in Argentina. Founded in 1927, it has always been held at the Córdoba Golf Club in Córdoba....
, Praderas Grand PrixPraderas Grand PrixThe Praderas Grand Prix or Gran Premio Las Praderas is a golf tournament on the TPG Argentina Tour, formerly the principal professional golf tour in Argentina. Founded in 1981, it has always been held at the Praderas de Lujan Golf Club in Luján, Buenos Aires Province. In 1981 the tournament played...
, Metropolitano Open - 1982 Acantilados Grand PrixAcantilados Grand PrixThe Acantilados Grand Prix or Gran Premio Los Acantilados is a golf tournament on the PGA of Argentina Tour, formerly the principal professional golf tour in Argentina. Founded in 1954, it has always been held at the Club de Golf Los Acantilados in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Province...
, Ford Taunus Grand Prix - 1983 San Martin Grand Prix, Pinamar OpenPinamar OpenThe Pinamar Open, or the Abierto de Pinamar, is a golf tournament on the TPG Tour, the official professional golf tour in Argentina. First held in 1970, it has always been held at the Links Pinamar Golf Club, in Pinamar, Buenos Aires Province...
- 1984 Argentino Grand Prix, Lomas Pro-Am (with Miguel Prado)
- 1985 South OpenSouth OpenThe South Open, or Abierto del Sur, is one of the major regional open golf tournaments in Argentina, and is also one of the oldest, having been inaugurated 1918. It has always been held at the Mar del Plata Golf Club in Mar del Plata, Buenos Aires Province...
, Carilo Grand Prix, La Cumbre Open - 1986 Boulonge Grand Prix
South American wins (7)
- 1964 Santo Domingo Open (Chile), Lima Open (Peru)
- 1965 Uruguay Open
- 1967 Peru OpenPeru OpenThe Peru Open, or Abierto de Peru, is the national open golf tournament of Peru. It was first played in 1982, although previous tournaments had previously been held using the same name...
- 1970 Maracaibo Open (Venezuela)
- 1973 Bogota Open (Colombia)
- 1974 Maracaibo Open (Venezuela)
Senior wins (9)
- 1991 Argentine Senior OpenArgentine Senior OpenThe Argentine Senior Open, or Campeonato Abierto Senior, is a senior men's professional golf tournament held in Argentina that was founded in 1987....
, Argentine Senior PGA ChampionshipArgentine Senior PGA ChampionshipThe Argentine Senior PGA Championship, or Campeonato Argentino de Profesionales Senior, is a senior men's professional golf tournament held in Argentina that was founded in 1987.... - 1992 Argentine Senior PGA ChampionshipArgentine Senior PGA ChampionshipThe Argentine Senior PGA Championship, or Campeonato Argentino de Profesionales Senior, is a senior men's professional golf tournament held in Argentina that was founded in 1987....
- 1993 Uruguay Senior Open, Argentine Senior OpenArgentine Senior OpenThe Argentine Senior Open, or Campeonato Abierto Senior, is a senior men's professional golf tournament held in Argentina that was founded in 1987....
- 1994 Metropolitano Senior Open
- 1995 Argentine Senior PGA ChampionshipArgentine Senior PGA ChampionshipThe Argentine Senior PGA Championship, or Campeonato Argentino de Profesionales Senior, is a senior men's professional golf tournament held in Argentina that was founded in 1987....
, Acantilados Senior Grand Prix - 1999 Acantilados Senior Grand Prix