Mauricio Molina (golfer)
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Mauricio Molina is an Argentine
professional golfer
.
Molina was born in Rio Cuarto, Cordoba
. He worked as a caddy
in Buenos Aires
, before turning professional in 1985.
Molina is nephew of the great Argentine golfer, Florentino Molina
.
Molina has won several tournaments in Argentina and South America, including the Mendoza Open
in 1999 and the Metropolitan Championship
in 2009. In 1997 he shot 59 in the first round of the Nautico Hacoaj Grand Prix to set the record for the best round in Argentina.
In 2009 Molina played in Canadian Tour and recorded two victories at the Costa Rica Classic and Mexican PGA Championship, and finished the season in fourth place on the Order of Merit.
Molina played on the European Tour in 1998 and 2001, and the second tier Challenge Tour
between 2003 and 2008. His best tournament finishes were third at the 2004 Costa Rica Open
and fifth at the Los Encinos Open in 2005.
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 Rio Cuarto, Cordoba
Río Cuarto, Córdoba
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. He worked as a caddy
Caddy
In golf, a caddy is the person who carries a player's bag and clubs, and gives insightful advice and moral support. A good caddy is aware of the challenges and obstacles of the golf course being played, along with the best strategy in playing it. This includes knowing overall yardage, pin...
in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
, before turning professional in 1985.
Molina is nephew of the great Argentine golfer, Florentino Molina
Florentino Molina
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...
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Molina has won several tournaments in Argentina and South America, including the Mendoza Open
Mendoza Open
The Mendoza Open, or the Western Open, is a golf tournament on the TPG Tour, the official professional golf tour in Argentina. Founded in 1939, the first two events were held at the Andino Golf Club in Mendoza, Mendoza Province...
in 1999 and the Metropolitan Championship
Metropolitan Championship
The Metropolitan Championship, or Campeonato Metropolitano, is a professional golf tournament on the PGA of Argentina Tour, formerly the principal professional golf tour in Argentina. First held in 1955, it has always been held at the Palermo Golf Club, in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires...
in 2009. In 1997 he shot 59 in the first round of the Nautico Hacoaj Grand Prix to set the record for the best round in Argentina.
In 2009 Molina played in Canadian Tour and recorded two victories at the Costa Rica Classic and Mexican PGA Championship, and finished the season in fourth place on the Order of Merit.
Molina played on the European Tour in 1998 and 2001, and the second tier Challenge Tour
Challenge Tour
The Challenge Tour is the second tier men's professional golf tour in Europe. It is operated by the PGA European Tour and as with on the main European Tour and the European Seniors Tour, some of the events are played outside of Europe...
between 2003 and 2008. His best tournament finishes were third at the 2004 Costa Rica Open
Costa Rica Open
The Costa Rica Open is a men's professional golf tournament that was played annually in Costa Rica until 2007. It was an event on the Tour de las Americas from 2002 until its replacement by the Costa Rica Golf Classic in 2008, and was also co-sanctioned by the European Challenge Tour from 2003.The...
and fifth at the Los Encinos Open in 2005.
Canadian Tour wins (2)
- 2009 Costa Rica Classic (held in 2008), Corona Mazatlan Mexican PGA Championship
Argentine Tour wins (3)
- 1997 Nautico Hacoaj Grand Prix
- 1999 Mendoza OpenMendoza OpenThe Mendoza Open, or the Western Open, is a golf tournament on the TPG Tour, the official professional golf tour in Argentina. Founded in 1939, the first two events were held at the Andino Golf Club in Mendoza, Mendoza Province...
- 2009 Metropolitan ChampionshipMetropolitan ChampionshipThe Metropolitan Championship, or Campeonato Metropolitano, is a professional golf tournament on the PGA of Argentina Tour, formerly the principal professional golf tour in Argentina. First held in 1955, it has always been held at the Palermo Golf Club, in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires...
Other wins in Argentina (4)
- 1996 Pilar Grand Prix (Driving Range Circuit)
- 1997 SHA Grand PrixSHA Grand PrixThe SHA Grand Prix, is a golf tournament on the PGA of Argentina Tour, formerly the principal professional golf tour in Argentina. The tournament has been played only seven times, the first in 1975, it has always been held at the SHA Golf Club, in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires Province. It was last...
Pro-Am - 2007 Los Lagartos Tournament (ProGolf Tour), Las Praderas Tournament (ProGolf Tour)