Rubén Alvarez facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rubén Alvarez |
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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Rubén Alvarez |
| Born | 30 May 1961 Pilar, Buenos Aires, Argentina |
| Died | 9 November 2014 (aged 53) |
| Nationality |  Argentina |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1986 |
| Former tour(s) | Tour de las Americas |
| Professional wins | 19 |
| Best results in Major Championships |
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| The Masters Tournament | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | T67: 1994 |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| Achievements and awards | |
| Argentine Tour Ranking winner |
1991 |
Rubén Alvarez (born May 30, 1961 – died November 9, 2014) was a professional golfer from Argentina. He was known for his successful career in South America and for representing his country in big golf events.
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Early Life and Becoming a Pro Golfer
Rubén Alvarez was born in Pilar, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Before he became a famous golfer, he worked as a caddie in Buenos Aires. A caddie is someone who carries a golfer's clubs and helps them on the course. This job helped him learn a lot about golf.
In 1986, Rubén decided to become a professional golfer. This means he started playing golf for money and competing in big tournaments. He quickly showed how talented he was.
Rubén's Golf Achievements
Rubén Alvarez won the Argentine Qualifying School in 1986. This was a big step for him. In 1991, he became the top player on the Argentine Tour. This is like being the best player in a league for a whole season.
He played in one of the biggest golf tournaments in the world, the British Open, in 1994. This is a very important event in golf.
Rubén also competed on the Challenge Tour in 1991. He finished second in two tournaments in Sweden that year. From 1993 to 1995, he played on the European Tour. He finished in the top ten twice, showing he could compete with top golfers from around the world.
Representing Argentina
Rubén Alvarez was chosen to play for Argentina in the World Cup of Golf two times. He played in 1991 in Rome, Italy, and again in 1992 in Madrid, Spain. Representing your country is a huge honor for any athlete.
Professional Wins
Rubén Alvarez won many tournaments during his career. He had 18 wins in Argentina and one win in Chile. Some of his notable wins include:
- The Pinamar Open and South Open in 1991.
- The Argentine PGA Championship in 1995.
- The Metropolitano Open in 2000.
Later Life
Rubén Alvarez passed away in 2014. He is remembered as a talented golfer who achieved a lot in his career and made his country proud.
