Ángel Franco (born 31 May 1958) is a Paraguayan professional golfer.
Early life In 1958, Franco was born in Asunción. His brother is the professional golfer Carlos Franco.Ángel Franco comparte el primer lugar en Inglaterra 10.06.2011 "Un gran comienzo tuvo ayer el golfista profesional paraguayo Ángel Franco en el Club De Vere PGA Seniors Championship,..."
Professional career In 1974, Franco turned pro. He won the South American Tour Order of Merit in 1991. In 2007, he was second at the Carlos Franco Invitational, and won the same tournament in 2012 in a playoff against younger brother Ramon.
Currently, Franco is a member of European Seniors Tour, and his best finish on this tour has been second place at the 2008 Jersey Seniors Classic, 2008 Russian Seniors Open and the 2009 De Vere Collection PGA Seniors Championship.
Professional wins (16) Nike Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up16 Jun 1993Nike Dominion Open−16 (68-66-67-71=272)2 strokes Rocky Walcher
Canadian Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunners-up15 Sep 1993PEI Classic−12 (71-69-68-68=276)2 strokes Philip Jonas, Robert Meyer
Tour de las Américas wins (1) 2000 TPG Movilnet Classic
TPG Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up115 Dec 2012Carlos Franco Invitational−3 (71-69-70=210)Playoff Ramón Franco
Argentine wins (6) 1989 Jockey Club Rosario Open 1990 Los Lagartos Grand Prix, Praderas Grand Prix 1991 Rio Cuarto Open 1992 Center Open 1996 Norpatagonico Open
Other wins (6)
1990 Los Leones Open (Chile) 1991 Brazil Open, Prince of Wales Open (Chile) 1992 Quito Open (Ecuador) 1995 Marbella Open (Chile), Callaway Cup (Paraguay)
Team appearances World Cup (representing Paraguay): 1985, 1991, 1993, 1994, 2001 Alfred Dunhill Cup (representing Paraguay): 1991, 1993, 1994, 1999
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