Marco Ruiz (born 2 December 1974) is a Paraguayan professional golfer.
Early life In 1974, Ruiz was born in Asunción. He is the godson of celebrated Argentine golfer Vicente Fernández.
Professional career In 1992, Ruiz turned professional. Having played regularly on the Challenge Tour in 2005, Ruiz was successful enough to graduate directly to the full European Tour for 2006. However indifferent performances meant that he dropped down the Challenge Tour again in 2007. After finishing 21st on the money list for the 2008 season, missing out by one place on gaining exemption on the European Tour, Ruiz earned his card for 2009 with a 22nd-place finish at the qualifying school.
Ruiz has played in The Open Championship twice, in 2003 and 2006. All his career victories have been in South America, highlighted by the 2007 Argentine Open. He has also finished second in several tournaments, including the Costa Rica Open in 2002, the Guatemala Open in 2004, the Panama Open in 2004 and 2005, the Peugeot Challenge (Spain) in 2005.
Amateur wins 1989 Paraguay Junior Championship 1990 Paraguay Junior Championship, Argentine Junior Championship 1991 Amateur Argentine Open, Paraguay Junior Championship, Argentine Junior Championship
Professional wins (8) Challenge Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up19 Dec 2007(2008 season)Abierto Visa de la República1−5 (71-69-66-69=275)2 strokes Daniel Vancsik 1Co-sanctioned by the Tour de las Américas and the TPG Tour
Tour de las Américas wins (4) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up125 Nov 2001Abierto del Litoral−6 (71-72-69-66=278)Playoff Gustavo Acosta, Ariel Cañete, Rafael Gómez, Rodolfo González29 Dec 2007Abierto Visa de la República1−5 (71-69-66-69=275)2 strokes Daniel Vancsik327 May 2012Televisa TLA Players Championship−17 (65-64-64=193)Playoff Mauricio Azcué43 Jun 2012Taca Airlines Open−16 (66-67-69-70=272)4 strokes Diego Vanegas 1Co-sanctioned by the Challenge Tour and the TPG Tour
TPG Tour wins (2) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up119 Aug 2007Carlos Franco Invitational−9 (67-64-73-75=279)2 strokes Ángel Franco29 Dec 2007Abierto Visa de la República1−5 (71-69-66-69=275)2 strokes Daniel Vancsik 1Co-sanctioned by the Challenge Tour and the Tour de las Américas
Other wins (3) 1999 Venezuela PGA Championship 2007 Prince of Wales Open (Chile) 2010 Brazil Open
Results in major championships Tournament2003200420052006 The Open ChampionshipT34T63 Note: Ruiz only played in The Open Championship.
"T" = tied
Team appearances World Cup (representing Paraguay): 1995, 2003, 2005
See also 2005 Challenge Tour graduates 2008 European Tour Qualifying School graduates 2009 European Tour Qualifying School graduates
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