Francisco Abreu (born 30 August 1943) is a Spanish professional golfer.
Early life Abreu is from Tenerife, Spain. Early in his career, he was a wrestler.
Professional career In 1968, Abreu turned professional and played on the European Tour. He was known as a long hitter. He won the 1973 German Open and the 1976 Madrid Open. At his Madrid win, he was nine strokes ahead of countryman Antonio Garrido on second place. His best Order of Merit finish of ninth came in 1977. From 1994 to 1999 he played on the European Seniors Tour. He did not win at that tour, but had some success on the senior level by winning the 1999 Spanish Seniors Professional Closed Championship and twice finish second in that tournament.
Professional wins (4) European Tour wins (2) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up15 Aug 1973German Open−12 (67-70-69-70=276)2 strokes Dale Hayes21 May 1976Madrid Open−13 (75-65-66-69=275)9 strokes Antonio Garrido Sources:
Other wins (2) 1973 Spanish Professional Closed Championship
1999 Spanish Seniors Professional Closed Championship
Results in major championships Tournament19711972197319741975197619771978The Open ChampionshipCUTT44 Note: Abreu only played in the Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1971 Open Championship) "T" = tied
Team appearances Sotogrande Match/Hennessy Cognac Cup (representing the Continent of Europe): 1974, 1978, 1980 Double Diamond International (representing Continental Europe): 1976, 1977
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