Alejandro Canizares

Nationality: Spain
DOB: 9 Jan 1983
Tour: European Tour / US PGA Tour
World Ranking: 111

Results:

UBS Hong Kong Open: T8 (-10)
FBR Open (USPGA Tour): T23 (-9)
Mayakoba Golf Classic (USPGA Tour): T13 (-6)
Estoril Open de Portugal: T11 (-1)
Valle Romano Open de Andalucia: T18 (-10)
BMW PGA Championship: T20 (-2)
Celtic Manor Wales Open: T8 (-10)
The Barclays Scottish Open: T19 (-6)
The KLM Open: T23 (-4)
Open de Madrid Valle Romano: 2 (-13)

Biography:

Jumped onto the radar by winning the 2006 Imperial Collection Russian Open on the European Tour in only his 3rd professional start making Alejandro the fastest winner in European Tour history beating the previous record held by Sergio Garcia and Greame McDowell.
During his illustrious amateur career Alejandro was a 4 time All American at Arizona State University becoming only the fourth ASU golfer to do so joining Phil Mickleson, Billy Mayfair and Todd Demsey in the process. Alejandro scored 6 collegiate victories whilst at ASU including the 2003 NCAA Championship. Alejandro was twice named PAC-10 player of the year and represented Europe in the Palmer Cup vs US Collegiate players 4 times becoming the record points scorer in the process with a 100% singles record. Prior to attending ASU Alejandro had victories in the 2002 Spanish Amateur Championship and Spanish Junior Championship and was the No.1 player in the 2002 Spanish amateur rankings.

Links:

www.europeantour.com

www.owgr.com (Official World Golf Ranking)

Press Coverage:
06.05.18 - Canizares Ready to Take Next Step
06.08.20 - Canizares Makes History in Russia
06.08.20 - Canizares Cruises to Russian Open Title
06.09.07 - Canizares considering attempt at PGA Tour
06.10.24 - Casey & Canizares Picked for Goodwill Trophy
07.02.03 - Spotlight on … Alejandro Canizares