Ariel Cañete facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ariel Cañete |
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| Personal information | |
| Born | 7 February 1975 Santa Teresita, Argentina |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb; 11.3 st) |
| Nationality |  Argentina |
| Residence | Santa Teresita, Argentina |
| Spouse | Lorena |
| Children | 1 |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1995 |
| Current tour(s) | Web.com Tour |
| Former tour(s) | European Tour PGA Tour Latinoamérica |
| Professional wins | 6 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| European Tour | 1 |
| Sunshine Tour | 1 |
| Other | 5 |
| Best results in Major Championships |
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| The Masters Tournament | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | T39: 2008 |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| Achievements and awards | |
| PGA Tour Latinoamérica Order of Merit winner |
2012 |
Ariel Cañete is a professional golfer from Argentina. He was born on February 7, 1975, in Santa Teresita, Buenos Aires. He is known for his skills on the golf course.
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Ariel Cañete's Golf Journey
Ariel Cañete started his professional golf career in 1995. He played on local tours in Argentina. He also competed on the Tour de las Américas.
Playing in Europe
In 2002, Ariel began playing on the Challenge Tour. This is a golf tour in Europe. It helps golfers develop their skills. In 2005, he did well enough to join the main European Tour. This is a top golf tour in Europe.
A big moment for Ariel came in 2007. He won the Joburg Open in South Africa. This win was very important. It gave him a two-year spot on the European Tour.
Success in Latin America
After his European Tour win, Ariel played in other tours. These included the Sunshine Tour and Asian Tour. He later found great success in Latin America. In 2012, he won his first tournament since 2007. This was the TransAmerican Power Products Open. It was part of the PGA Tour Latinoamérica.
Later in 2012, Ariel won again. He took home the Olivos Golf Classic-Copa Personal. Because of his great performance, he won the PGA Tour Latinoamérica Order of Merit. This award helped him move up to the Web.com Tour for 2013. The Web.com Tour is a major step for golfers in the United States.
Playing in Major Tournaments
Ariel Cañete has played in one of golf's biggest events. This was The Open Championship in 2008. He earned his spot by doing well in a qualifying tournament. He finished tied for 39th place in this major championship.
Amateur Wins
Before turning professional, Ariel Cañete had several wins as an amateur golfer:
- 1992 South American Cup (Los Andes Cup)
- 1993 South American Cup (Los Andes Cup)
- 1994 South American Cup (Los Andes Cup)
Professional Wins
Ariel Cañete has won six professional tournaments.
European Tour Win
- 2007 Joburg Open
PGA Tour Latinoamérica Wins
- 2012 TransAmerican Power Products Open
- 2012 Olivos Golf Classic-Copa Personal
Other Wins
- 2002 Norpatagonico Open (Argentina)
- 2003 Center Open (Argentina)
- 2012 Abierto Norpatagónico
Team Appearances
Ariel Cañete has also represented Argentina in team events.
- Eisenhower Trophy (representing Argentina): 1994
