Rick Kulacz (born 27 June 1985) is an Australian professional golfer.
Career Kulacz turned professional in 2007, he has played on the PGA Tour of Australasia, Asian Tour, and European Tour. He has won twice on the Asian Tour. He obtained full playing rights on the European Tour via the 2009 Qualifying School, where he sunk a putt in excess of 50 feet on his final hole of regulation play to gain full playing rights by 1 stroke.
Kulacz qualified for the 2011 Open Championship in dramatic fashion by taking the third and final spot in the Australasia International Qualifier in a playoff against Stephen Leaney at Kingston Heath Golf Club, Melbourne, Australia.
Amateur wins 2001 Australian Boys' Amateur 2007 Scratch Players Championship
Professional wins (3) Asian Tour wins (2) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up124 Aug 2008Brunei Open−13 (68-66-67-70=271)Playoff Lu Wen-teh28 Aug 2009Worldwide Holdings Selangor Masters−11 (68-71-71-63=273)1 stroke Kiradech Aphibarnrat
Asian Tour playoff record (1–0) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult12008Brunei Open Lu Wen-tehWon with birdie on first extra hole
Von Nida Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up112 Nov 2006Proton New South Wales Open(as an amateur)−10 (67-71-67-65=270)Playoff Tony McFadyean
Team appearances Amateur Nomura Cup (representing Australia): 2007 (winners) Sloan Morpeth Trophy (representing Australia): 2007
See also 2009 European Tour Qualifying School graduates
External links
Rick Kulacz player profile at GolfAustralia.org.au