Carlos Franco facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Carlos Franco |
|
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Carlos Daniel Franco |
| Born | 24 May 1965 Asunción, Paraguay |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Nationality |  Paraguay |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1986 |
| Current tour(s) | PGA Tour Champions |
| Former tour(s) | PGA Tour Japan Golf Tour Asia Golf Circuit Tour de las Américas |
| Professional wins | 25 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| PGA Tour | 4 |
| Japan Golf Tour | 5 |
| Champions Tour | 2 |
| Other | 14 |
| Best results in Major Championships |
|
| The Masters Tournament | T6: 1999 |
| U.S. Open | T34: 1999 |
| The Open Championship | T54: 2001 |
| PGA Championship | T18: 2003 |
| Achievements and awards | |
| Asia Golf Circuit Order of Merit winner |
1994 |
| PGA Tour Rookie of the Year |
1999 |
Carlos Daniel Franco (born on May 24, 1965) is a professional golfer from Paraguay. He plays on the PGA Tour Champions. Carlos is also the brother of another golfer, Ángel Franco.
Carlos grew up in Asunción, the capital city of Paraguay. His family was not wealthy. His father worked as a greenkeeper and a caddie at a golf course. All five of Carlos's brothers also became professional golfers. Carlos started his professional golf career in 1986. He has played in many countries around the world.
Contents
Early Career and Success
Carlos won more than 20 golf tournaments in Latin America. From 1994 to 1999, he won five times on the Japan Golf Tour. In 1994, he also won the Philippine Open title. This win was part of the Asia Golf Circuit, where he was named the top player that season.
Joining the PGA Tour
In 1999, Carlos Franco began playing on the PGA Tour in the United States. He was the first new player, called a "rookie," to earn over $1 million in one season. Because of his great performance, he won the PGA Tour Rookie of the Year award. He won four tournaments on the PGA Tour. Carlos was also ranked among the top 20 golfers in the world. In 2000, he reached his highest ranking at 16th place. He was also part of the International Team that won the 1998 Presidents Cup. This was a special achievement for a non-American golfer.
Later Tours and Achievements
After playing on the PGA Tour, Carlos also competed on the Web.com Tour and PGA Tour Latinoamérica. When he turned 50, he joined the Champions Tour, which is for older professional golfers.
In 2019, Carlos Franco won a silver medal at the Pan American Games. He was part of a mixed team with Fabrizio Zanotti, Julieta Granada, and Sofia García. In 2022, he won another silver medal at the 2022 South American Games in the mixed team event.
Major Wins and Tournaments
Carlos Franco has won many tournaments throughout his career. Here are some of his notable victories:
PGA Tour Wins (4)
- 1999 Compaq Classic of New Orleans
- 1999 Greater Milwaukee Open
- 2000 Compaq Classic of New Orleans (second time)
- 2004 U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee (second time)
PGA of Japan Tour Wins (5)
- 1994 Gene Sarazen Jun Classic
- 1995 Sapporo Tokyu Open
- 1996 ANA Open
- 1998 Just System KSB Open
- 1998 Fujisankei Classic
Other Important Wins
- 1994 Manila Southwoods Philippine Open (Asia Golf Circuit)
- 1992 Paraguay Open (Tour de las Américas)
- 1993 Uruguay Open (Tour de las Américas)
- 2000 Paraguay Open (second time)
- 2001 Chevrolet Brazil Open (Tour de las Américas)
- 2003 American Express Trump Brazil Open (second time)
- 2016 Shaw Charity Classic (PGA Tour Champions)
- 2017 Bass Pro Shops Legends of Golf (PGA Tour Champions, with Vijay Singh)
Carlos also won several other tournaments, including the Chile Open in 1985 and the Center Open in Argentina in 2004.
Playing in Major Championships
Carlos Franco has played in golf's biggest tournaments, known as major championships. These include the Masters Tournament, U.S. Open, The Open Championship, and PGA Championship.
- In 1999, he finished tied for 6th place at the Masters Tournament.
- In 2000, he finished tied for 7th place at the Masters Tournament.
- He also played in the The Players Championship and World Golf Championships.
Team Golf Appearances
Carlos Franco has represented Paraguay in several team golf events:
- Alfred Dunhill Cup: 1991, 1993, 1994, 1999
- World Cup: 1992, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007
- Presidents Cup (International Team): 1998 (winners), 2000
See also
In Spanish: Carlos Franco (golfista) para niños
