Leopoldo Ruiz
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Leopoldo Ruiz was an Argentine
professional golfer
.
Born in Buenos Aires
, Ruiz worked as a caddie in Buenos Aires
, before turning professional in 1951.
During his career, Ruiz won the Argentine Professional Ranking four times, and competed in seven major championships
, appearing five times in the British Open
, from 1958 to 1961 and 1968, and twice in the Masters Tournament in 1962 and 1965. In 1958, he missed out on being in a playoff for the British Open title, when he had a triple bogey at the last hole at Royal Lytham & St Annes
to finish tied for 5th place, three strokes off the leaders. A year later, at Muirfield, he finished in a tie for 9th.
In 1960, on the European circuit, Ruiz was second in the French Open
, and a year later finished fourth in the German Open
. He had most success in South America
, where he won the Argentine Open
in 1957 and 1959, the Colombian Open
and the Uruguay Open in 1958, and the Argentine PGA Championship
on six occasions, in addition to many other regional opens. He was also second in the Brazil Open
in 1957 and 1958, the Argentine Open
in 1960 and 1973, and the Colombian Open
in 1972.
Ruiz represented Argentina in the World Cup on eight occasions between 1957 and 1969, and was runner up in the team competition alongside Roberto de Vicenzo in 1964.
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;...
.
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...
, Ruiz worked as a caddie 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 1951.
During his career, Ruiz won the Argentine Professional Ranking four times, and competed in seven major championships
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...
, appearing five times 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...
, from 1958 to 1961 and 1968, and twice in the Masters Tournament in 1962 and 1965. In 1958, he missed out on being in a playoff for the British Open title, when he had a triple bogey at the last hole at Royal Lytham & St Annes
Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club
Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, England, is one of the courses in the Open Championship rotation. The Women's British Open has also been played on the course four times: once prior to being designated a major championship by the LPGA Tour, and three times since.The...
to finish tied for 5th place, three strokes off the leaders. A year later, at Muirfield, he finished in a tie for 9th.
In 1960, on the European circuit, Ruiz was second in the 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....
, and a year later finished fourth in the German Open
German Open (golf)
The German Open was a men's golf tournament. It was first staged in 1911 when the winner was Harry Vardon. The following year the champion was another of the Great Triumvirate of late 19th and early 20th century British golfers, John Henry Taylor. The tournament was then cancelled for over a decade...
. He had most success in South America
South America
South America is a continent situated in the Western Hemisphere, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in the Northern Hemisphere. The continent is also considered a subcontinent of the Americas. It is bordered on the west by the Pacific Ocean and on the north and east...
, where 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 ,...
in 1957 and 1959, the Colombian Open
Colombian Open
The Colombian Open, or Abierto de Colombia, is a golf tournament on the Colombian Tour that was first played in 1945. It has also on occasion been an event on the Tour de las Americas....
and the Uruguay Open in 1958, and the 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...
on six occasions, in addition to many other regional opens. He was also second in 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 1957 and 1958, 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 ,...
in 1960 and 1973, and the Colombian Open
Colombian Open
The Colombian Open, or Abierto de Colombia, is a golf tournament on the Colombian Tour that was first played in 1945. It has also on occasion been an event on the Tour de las Americas....
in 1972.
Ruiz represented Argentina in the World Cup on eight occasions between 1957 and 1969, and was runner up in the team competition alongside Roberto de Vicenzo in 1964.
Argentine wins (27)
- 1953 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...
- 1956 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...
- 1957 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, 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... - 1958 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...
, Abierto del Litoral - 1959 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 ,...
, 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... - 1960 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....
- 1961 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...
, 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.... - 1963 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....
, 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.... - 1964 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....
, 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:* –... - 1965 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....
, 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... - 1966 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...
, 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....
, 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:* –... - 1967 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...
, Abierto del Litoral - 1968 Jockey Club Rosario Open
- 1970 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...
- 1972 Jujuy Open
- 1975 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...
Team appearances
- World Cup: 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1964, 1966, 1969