Rafael Gómez
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Rafael Gómez is an Argentinian
professional golfer
.
Gómez was born in Buenos Aires
. He turned professional in 1990. He played on the European Challenge Tour
in 2003 and 2005–07 and the European Tour from 2005 to 2007. He played on the U.S.-based Nationwide Tour
in 2004 and a few events on the PGA Tour
. His best finish on the PGA Tour was 38th place in The International
in 2002. His best finish on the European Tour was 22nd place in the KLM Open
in 2006.
Gómez won the TPG Tour
Order of Merit in 2007 and the Tour de las Americas
Order of Merit in 2001/02 and 2004. He was second in Los Encinos Open in 2002, Mexican Open in 2006 and the Colombian Open in 2008. Gómez and Ángel Cabrera
have the most tournament wins on the Tour de las Americas with eight victories.
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;...
.
Gómez 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 turned professional in 1990. He played on the European 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...
in 2003 and 2005–07 and the European Tour from 2005 to 2007. He played on the U.S.-based 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...
in 2004 and a few events 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...
. His best finish on the PGA Tour was 38th place in The International
The International (golf)
The International was a professional golf tournament played from 1986 to 2006 at the Castle Pines Golf Club at Castle Pines Village in Castle Rock, Colorado. It had the distinction of being one of two PGA Tour events not conducted at traditional stroke play, the only other exception is the match...
in 2002. His best finish on the European Tour was 22nd place in the KLM Open
KLM Open
The KLM Open is an annual golf tournament played in The Netherlands, and has been part of the European Tour's schedule since the Tour was inaugurated in 1972. Founded in 1912, the tournament was originally known as the Dutch Open, before a variety of sponsors resulted in numerous name changes over...
in 2006.
Gómez won the TPG Tour
TPG Tour
The TPG Tour is the principal professional golf tour in Argentina. The tour was formed in 2007, following disputes within the PGA of Argentina, who had operated the main professional tour in the country in previous years....
Order of Merit in 2007 and the Tour de las Americas
Tour de las Americas
The 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...
Order of Merit in 2001/02 and 2004. He was second in Los Encinos Open in 2002, Mexican Open in 2006 and the Colombian Open in 2008. Gómez and Ángel Cabrera
Angel Cabrera
Ángel Cabrera is an Argentine professional golfer who plays on both the European Tour and PGA Tour. He is known affectionately as "El Pato" in Spanish or in English as "The duck" for his waddling gait. He is a former U.S. Open champion and Masters champion. He is the first Argentine to win either...
have the most tournament wins on the Tour de las Americas with eight victories.
Challenge Tour wins (2)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning Score | Margin of Victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 Nov 2004 2005 Challenge Tour The 2005 Challenge Tour was a series of golf tournaments known as the Challenge Tour, the official development tour run by the PGA European Tour... (2005 season) |
Abierto Mexicano de Golf | 2 strokes |  Eduardo HerreraEduardo Herrera Eduardo Herrera is a Colombian professional golfer. Herrera was the first Colombian golfer to feature in the top 100 of the Official World Golf Rankings.-Amateur career:... |
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| 2 | 15 May 2005 | Tessali-Metaponto Open di Puglia e Basilicata | 1 stroke |  Johan EdforsJohan Edfors Johan Edfors is a Swedish professional golfer who plays primarily on the European Tour.Edfors was born in Varberg. He attended the University of Texas at San Antonio on a Division I athletic scholarship for men's golf. He played for the team under the coaching of Barry Denton for two years.Edfors... |
Tour de las Americas wins (8)
- 1997 Cali Open (Colombia), Farallones Open (Colombia) (this year South American Tour)
- 2001 Viña del Mar Open (Chile)
- 2002 Bahamas Open, American Express Costa Rica Open
- 2003 Bahamas Open
- 2008 TLA Players ChampionshipTLA Players ChampionshipThe TLA Players Championship, is a golf tournament on the Tour de las Americas, the highest level professional golf tour in Latin America. First held in 2002, it has been held at several different courses in the seaside resort of Acapulco in Mexico....
(Mexico), Sport Frances Open (Chile) (co-sanctioned by the Canadian Tour)
Argentine wins (13)
- 1996 La Orquidea Grand Prix
- 1997 JPGA Championship
- 1998 Norpatagonico OpenNorpatagonico OpenThe Norpatagonico Open, or Abierto Norpatagónico, is one of the major professional golf tournaments in Argentina. Founded in 1969, it has always been held at the Palihue Golf Club in Bahía Blanca, Buenos Aires Province, although it was not played between 1974 and 1986.The tournament currently...
- 2005 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...
- 2006 San Luis OpenSan Luis OpenThe San Luis Open, or the Abierto de San Luis, is a golf tournament on the TPG Tour, the official professional golf tour in Argentina. First held in 2002, it has always been held at the Villa Mercedes Golf Club, in Villa Mercedes, San Luis Province...
(TLA) - 2007 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...
, Ángel Cabrera ClassicÁngel Cabrera ClassicThe Angel Cabrera Classic, is a golf tournament on the TPG Tour, the official professional golf tour in Argentina. First held in 2007, it has always been held at the Jockey Club Córdoba, in Córdoba Province.-Winners:-Pro-Am Winners:-External links:... - 2008 Carilo OpenCarilo OpenThe Carilo Open, or the Abierto de Cariló, is a golf tournament on the TPG Tour, the official professional golf tour in Argentina. First held in 1983, it has always been held at the Carilo Golf Club, in Cariló, Buenos Aires Province....
, Parana OpenParana OpenThe Parana Open, or the Mesopotamia Open, is a golf tournament on the TPG Tour, the official professional golf tour in Argentina. First held in 1986, it has always been held at the Estudiantes de Paraná Golf Club in Paraná, Entre Ríos Province...
, Jose Jurado Grand Prix, San Luis OpenSan Luis OpenThe San Luis Open, or the Abierto de San Luis, is a golf tournament on the TPG Tour, the official professional golf tour in Argentina. First held in 2002, it has always been held at the Villa Mercedes Golf Club, in Villa Mercedes, San Luis Province...
(TLA) - 2010 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...
- 2011 Carilo OpenCarilo OpenThe Carilo Open, or the Abierto de Cariló, is a golf tournament on the TPG Tour, the official professional golf tour in Argentina. First held in 1983, it has always been held at the Carilo Golf Club, in Cariló, Buenos Aires Province....
Other wins (3)
- 1997 Wizz Cup (Colombia)
- 1999 Serrezuela Open (Colombia)
- 2009 Iberostar Riviera Maya Open (Canadian Tour)