ESPAfter turning pro to join LIV Golf, Chacarra tapped into his enormous potential to win in just his fifth start, claiming a three-stroke victory in a dominant performance in Bangkok in 2022. No one who had seen the Spanish youngster as an amateur was surprised, given that he was ranked No. 2 in the world during his college days at Oklahoma State. Member of the Fireballs GC squad that won two team events in 2023.
QUICK FACTS ...
Greatest influence on golfing career? Seve Ballesteros and my Dad
Golfer you most admire? Seve Ballesteros
Number of holes-in-one? 2
If you could play any course in the world, it would be … Augusta National
Golf achievement you’re most proud of? LIV Golf Bangkok champion
Round of golf you’ve enjoyed the most? 2nd round Bangkok, 4th round St Andrews
Your perfect golf shot? High 1-yard fade
If you could acquire one trait from another golfer, what would it be? Tiger Woods' putting
Shot that gives you the most difficulty? High draw with driver
Most interesting thing about being a professional golfer? Trying to balance social life with golf
Stats
Won the LIV Golf Invitational Bangkok in just his fifth professional start
Made his pro debut at LIV Golf Portland after ranking as the world No. 2 amateur.
Two-time All-American at Oklahoma State University.
Finalist for both the Ben Hogan Award and Haskins Award for top collegiate golfer.
In 14 starts as a senior in 2021-22, he won three times with seven other top 10 finishes.
Before turning pro, played in multiple professional tournaments across multiple tours, making one cut.
Younger sister Carolina is also a collegiate golfer (Wake Forest).
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PGA Championship
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U.S. Open
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