Sebastian Fernandez (golfer)
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Sebastián Fernández is an Argentine
professional golfer
.
Fernández was born in Buenos Aires
. He worked as a caddy
in Buenos Aires, before turning professional in 1991. He won the Argentine Tour Order of Merit in 2000. He won three Argentine PGA Championship
s, in 1991, 2001 and 2005, the first as an 18 year old, and also came second in 2003.
Fernández competed on the Challenge Tour
from 2003 to 2007, winning one tournament, the Costa Rica Open
in 2003, and finishing second in the Skandia PGA Open
(Sweden) in 2003, the Costa Rica Open in 2005 and the Challenge of Ireland
in 2006.
Seventh place on the Challenge Tour Order of Merit in 2003 enabled Fernández to play on the European Tour
the following year. He managed a best finish of 16th position in the BMW International Open
, and just missed out on retaining his tour card, ending the season 136th on the money list. In 2008 he played on the Nationwide Tour
, achieving a best of 5th place in the New Zealand PGA Championship
.
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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Fernández was born 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...
. 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, before turning professional in 1991. He won the Argentine Tour Order of Merit in 2000. He won three Argentine PGA Championship
Argentine PGA Championship
The 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...
s, in 1991, 2001 and 2005, the first as an 18 year old, and also came second in 2003.
Fernández competed on the 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...
from 2003 to 2007, winning one tournament, the 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...
in 2003, and finishing second in the Skandia PGA Open
Skandia PGA Open
The Skandia PGA Open was a golf tournament on the Challenge Tour. It was played annually in Sweden from 2001 to 2005.-Winners:-External links:*...
(Sweden) in 2003, the Costa Rica Open in 2005 and the Challenge of Ireland
Challenge of Ireland
The Challenge of Ireland was a golf tournament on the Challenge Tour, held in the Republic of Ireland. It was played from 2005 to 2009.Robert Coles won the 2009 event in a playoff over Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts.-Winners:PO – won following playoff...
in 2006.
Seventh place on the Challenge Tour Order of Merit in 2003 enabled Fernández to play on the European Tour
PGA European Tour
The PGA European Tour is an organization which operates the three leading men's professional golf tours in Europe: the elite European Tour, the European Seniors Tour and the developmental Challenge Tour. Its headquarters are at Wentworth Club in Virginia Water, Surrey, England...
the following year. He managed a best finish of 16th position in the BMW International Open
BMW International Open
The BMW International Open is an annual men's professional golf tournament on the European Tour. Founded in 1989, it has always been held in and around BMW's home city of Munich, Germany, and since 1997 has been played at the Golfclub München Eichenried....
, and just missed out on retaining his tour card, ending the season 136th on the money list. In 2008 he played on the Nationwide Tour
Nationwide Tour
The Nationwide Tour is the developmental tour for the U.S.-based PGA Tour, and features professional golfers who have either failed to score well enough at that level's Qualifying School to earn their PGA Tour card, or who have done so but then failed to win enough money to stay at that level...
, achieving a best of 5th place in the New Zealand PGA Championship
New Zealand PGA Championship
The New Zealand PGA Championship is a golf tournament on the PGA Tour of Australasia. It is currently known for sponsorship reasons as the HSBC New Zealand PGA Championship. It has been played since 1920, with some gap periods. It was originally a match play event and switched to stroke play in 1965...
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Challenge Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning Score | Margin of Victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Feb 2003 2003 Challenge Tour The 2003 Challenge Tour was a series of golf tournaments known as the Challenge Tour, the official development tour run by the PGA European Tour... |
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... |
Playoff |  César MonasterioCesar Monasterio César Omar Monasterio is an Argentine professional golfer.Monasterio was born in Tucumán. He turned professional in 1990.... |
Argentine wins (12)
- 1991 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...
- 1992 Ituzaingo Grand Prix, Nautico Hacoaj Grand Prix
- 1993 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...
- 1995 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...
- 1998 Las Delicias Grand Prix
- 2000 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...
, Bariloche Grand Prix, 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... - 2001 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...
- 2005 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...
- 2009 YPF Classic 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...
Other wins (4)
- 1996 Carmel Open (Colombia)
- 2002 Tikal Trophy Guatemala (Tour de las AmericasTour de las AmericasThe Tour de las Américas is the men's professional golf tour for Latin America.Top level tournament golf in Latin America has had an unstable history. Some of the national open championships in the region are long established, but they did not traditionally form a coherent tour...
) - 2010 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...
(Tour de las Americas), Carlos Franco InvitationalCarlos Franco InvitationalThe Carlos Franco Invitational is a professional golf tournament held at the Carlos Franco Country & Golf Club, in Arroyos y Esteros, Paraguay. First held in 2004, the tournament was included in the TPG Tour schedule in 2007, which is the official professional golf tour in Argentina...
(Tour de las Americas)