Adan Sowa
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Adan Domingo Sowa is an Argentine
professional golfer
.
Sowa was born in Buenos Aires
, and turned professional in 1973. He won the Argentine Open
twice, in 1978 and 1983, and led the Argentine Professional Rankings on two occasions, in 1978 and 1982. He was second in the 1985 Argentine Open
and the 1982 Argentine PGA Championship
. In 1982, Sowa was second in the Jujuy Open on the Argentine Professional Tour, but claimed the first prize cheque because the overall winner was amateur, Luis Carbonetti
.
Sowa played on the European Tour from 1978 to 1986, with a best finish of tied 6th in the Italian Open
in 1986, on his way to 69th place on the Order of Merit. He played in the British Open
three times, in 1978, 1979 and 1986.
Sowa currently competes on the European Seniors Tour
. His best finish to date is second in the 2006 Seniors Tour Championship
, held in Bahrain
, where he lost out to Gordon J. Brand
on the third hole of a playoff. That year he was 22nd on the season ending money list.
Sowa has represented Argentina in the World Cup on four occasions.
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;...
.
Sowa 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...
, and turned professional in 1973. 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 ,...
twice, in 1978 and 1983, and led the Argentine Professional Rankings on two occasions, in 1978 and 1982. He was second in the 1985 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 ,...
and the 1982 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...
. In 1982, Sowa was second in the Jujuy Open on the Argentine Professional Tour, but claimed the first prize cheque because the overall winner was amateur, Luis Carbonetti
Luis Carbonetti
Luis Guillermo Carbonetti is an Argentine professional golfer. He is the brother of golfer Horacio Carbonetti.Carbonetti was born in Río Cuarto, Córdoba. As an amateur, he played on five Eisenhower Trophy teams and won the individual title twice...
.
Sowa played on the European Tour from 1978 to 1986, with a best finish of tied 6th in the Italian Open
Italian Open (golf)
The BMW Italian Open, as it is currently known for sponsorship reasons, is the Italian national open golf championship for men. It was founded in 1925 and has been part of the European Tour's schedule since the tour's first season in 1972....
in 1986, on his way to 69th place on the Order of Merit. He played in the British Open
The Open Championship
The Open Championship, or simply The Open , is the oldest of the four major championships in professional golf. It is the only "major" held outside the USA and is administered by The R&A, which is the governing body of golf outside the USA and Mexico...
three times, in 1978, 1979 and 1986.
Sowa currently competes on the European Seniors Tour
European Seniors Tour
The European Seniors Tour is a professional tour for male golfers aged 50 and over run by the PGA European Tour.The Tour was founded in 1992. In 2008 it had a total prize fund of €7,729,284, so it is much further behind the U.S.-based Champions Tour in relative prize money than the main European...
. His best finish to date is second in the 2006 Seniors Tour Championship
Seniors Tour Championship
The Seniors Tour Championship is the season ending event on men's professional golf's European Seniors Tour. It was first played in 2000 and has been staged at various venues in England, Portugal, Spain and the Gulf States. In 2010 the prize fund was €400,000 with €64,433 going to the...
, held in Bahrain
Bahrain
' , officially the Kingdom of Bahrain , is a small island state near the western shores of the Persian Gulf. It is ruled by the Al Khalifa royal family. The population in 2010 stood at 1,214,705, including 235,108 non-nationals. Formerly an emirate, Bahrain was declared a kingdom in 2002.Bahrain is...
, where he lost out to Gordon J. Brand
Gordon J. Brand
Gordon John Brand is an English professional golfer.Brand turned professional in 1976 and enjoyed full playing privileges on the European Tour for 20 years. During his time on tour, he finished inside the top 30 on the Order of Merit seven times and inside the top-100 16 times...
on the third hole of a playoff. That year he was 22nd on the season ending money list.
Sowa has represented Argentina in the World Cup on four occasions.
Argentine Tour wins (18)
- 1978 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...
, 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 ,... - 1979 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...
- 1982 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....
, Abierto del Litoral, Ituzaingo Grand Prix - 1983 Abierto del Litoral (tie with Jorge SotoJorge Soto (golfer)Jorge Soto was an Argentine professional golfer.Soto was born in Merlo, Buenos Aires and turned professional in 1963.Soto won the Argentine Order of Merit in 1982 and 1983. He won the Argentine Open in 1982 and was runner up in 1972...
), 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...
, Vanguard Grand Prix, 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 ,... - 1984 Ford Taunnus Grand Prix, Highland Park Grand Prix
- 1985 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...
- 1986 Punta del Este Open (Uruguay)
- 1987 San Martin Grand Prix
- 1991 North OpenNorth OpenThe North Open, or Abierto del Norte, is one of the major regional golf tournaments in Argentina. First held in 1962, it has always been held at the Jockey Club, in Tucumán, the hometown of golfers César Monasterio and Andrés Romero....
(tie with Eduardo RomeroEduardo RomeroEduardo Alejandro Romero is an Argentine professional golfer.Romero was born in Córdoba. He turned professional in 1982 at a relatively advanced age...
), Jockey Club Rosario Open - 1992 Abierto del Litoral
Team appearances
- World Cup: 1979, 1982, 1983, 1985
- Alfred Dunhill CupAlfred Dunhill CupThe Alfred Dunhill Cup was a team golf tournament which ran from 1985 to 2000. It was for three man teams of professional golfers, one team representing each country, and was promoted as the "World Team Championship". It was a "special approved event" on the European Tour, which means that it was...
: 1986