Cesar Sanudo
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Cesar Sanudo was an American professional golfer
who played on the PGA Tour
and the Senior PGA Tour.
Sanudo played in 250 events in 14 years on the PGA Tour. His sole PGA Tour win came at the 1970 Azalea Open Invitational
that was held at Cape Fear Country Club in Wilmington, North Carolina
; he earned $12,000 for his efforts by defeating Bobby Mitchell
by one stroke with a 15-under-par 269. His best finish in a major
was T9 at the 1972 U.S. Open, which he led after 36 holes.
After his PGA Tour playing days were over, Sanudo became a long-time, career club professional in El Cajon, California
, and later at the Coronado
Municipal Golf Course.
Sanudo died in La Mesa, California
.
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;...
who 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...
and the Senior PGA Tour.
Sanudo played in 250 events in 14 years on the PGA Tour. His sole PGA Tour win came at the 1970 Azalea Open Invitational
Azalea Open Invitational
The Azalea Open Invitational was a golf tournament on the PGA Tour. It was last played in 1971. It was an official PGA Tour event in 1945 and from 1949 to 1970.It was also played under the names of the Azalea Open and the Wilmington Azalea Open....
that was held at Cape Fear Country Club in Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington, North Carolina
Wilmington is a port city in and is the county seat of New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. The population is 106,476 according to the 2010 Census, making it the eighth most populous city in the state of North Carolina...
; he earned $12,000 for his efforts by defeating Bobby Mitchell
Bobby Mitchell (golfer)
Bobby Mitchell is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour.Mitchell was born in Chatham, Virginia and was raised in nearby Danville, Virginia. He dropped out of high school and turned pro at 15...
by one stroke with a 15-under-par 269. His best finish in a major
Men's major golf championships
The men's major golf championships, commonly known as the Major Championships, and often referred to simply as the majors, are the four most prestigious annual tournaments in professional golf...
was T9 at the 1972 U.S. Open, which he led after 36 holes.
After his PGA Tour playing days were over, Sanudo became a long-time, career club professional in El Cajon, California
El Cajon, California
-History:El Cajon is located on the Rancho El Cajon Mexican land grant made in 1845 to María Antonia Estudillo, wife of Miguel Pedrorena. In 1876 Amaziah Lord Knox , a New Englander who had recently moved to California, established a hotel there to serve the growing number of people traveling...
, and later at the Coronado
Coronado, California
Coronado, also known as Coronado Island, is an affluent resort city located in San Diego County, California, 5.2 miles from downtown San Diego. Its population was 24,697 at the 2010 census, up from 24,100 at the 2000 census. U.S. News and World Report lists Coronado as one of the most expensive...
Municipal Golf Course.
Sanudo died in La Mesa, California
La Mesa, California
La Mesa is a city in San Diego County, California. The population was 57,065 at the 2010 census, up from 54,749 at the 2000 census. It was founded in 1869 and officially incorporated as a city on February 16, 1912. Its official flower is the bougainvillea....
.
PGA Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning Score | Margin of Victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oct 4, 1970 1970 PGA Tour The 1970 PGA Tour season was played from January 8 to December 13. The season consisted of 45 official money events. Billy Casper won the most tournaments, four, and there were six first-time winners. The tournament results and award winners are listed below.... |
Azalea Open Invitational Azalea Open Invitational The Azalea Open Invitational was a golf tournament on the PGA Tour. It was last played in 1971. It was an official PGA Tour event in 1945 and from 1949 to 1970.It was also played under the names of the Azalea Open and the Wilmington Azalea Open.... |
1 stroke |  Bobby MitchellBobby Mitchell (golfer) Bobby Mitchell is an American professional golfer who has played on the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour.Mitchell was born in Chatham, Virginia and was raised in nearby Danville, Virginia. He dropped out of high school and turned pro at 15... |