Michael Buttacavoli

Michael Buttacavoli
 Golfer 
Personal information
Full name Michael Anthony Buttacavoli
Born (1988-03-26) March 26, 1988
Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Nationality  United States
Residence Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
Career
College Rice University
Turned professional 2010
Current tour(s) PGA Tour Latinoamérica (2013–)
Former tour(s) NGA Pro Golf Tour (2011–12)
Professional wins 1

Michael Anthony Buttacavoli (born March 26, 1988) is an American professional golfer who currently plays on PGA Tour Latinoamérica, having previously played on the NGA Pro Golf Tour.[1]

Amateur career

Prior to turning professional, Buttacavoli represented the Rice Owls at college and was their leading golfer during the 2009–10 season.[2]

Professional career

Buttacavoli turned professional in 2010 and played on the NGA Pro Golf Tour in 2011 and 2012 seasons before gaining membership to PGA Tour Latinoamérica for the 2013 season.

In 2013, Buttacavoli managed two top-10 finishes on PGA Tour Latinoamérica, eventually finishing 30th in the Order of Merit and retaining his playing rights for the 2014 season.[3]

In May 2014, Buttcavoli recorded his first professional win at the Dominican Republic Open after overcoming a six stroke deficit on the final seven holes and winning a three hole playoff.[4]

Professional wins (1)

PGA Tour Latinoamérica wins (1)

No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory
Runner-up Ref
1 May 18, 2014 Dominican Republic Open −12 (66-70-73-67=276) Playoff United States Rick Cochran III [5]

References

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