Carlos Franco

Carlos Franco ( born May 24, 1965 in Asunción ) is a Paraguayan professional golfer on the PGA TOUR. With 31 worldwide tournament victories, he is the most successful golfer of his country.

Career

He grew up in extreme poverty - the nine-member family had to share a room. His father worked as a greenkeeper and caddy in Asuncion.

In 1986, Franco professional golfer was and played successfully in South America, where he won a total of 21 tournament victories. He also recorded the Japan Golf Tour and won five titles there. On the Asian Tour, he managed a victory.

In autumn 1998 he qualified on the Q- School for the PGA TOUR, won in his first season, 1999, two events, and was the first freshman who could reach $ - season prize money over 1 million. To date, Franco has four wins are at Beech on the major North American tournament series.

He represented his country once in the Dunhill Cup, six times in the World Cup and was appointed twice to the International team at the Presidents Cup.

Carlos Franco supported by generous donations needy ill and injured patients in his home country. In 1999 he was appointed Minister of Sport. All of his five brothers were also golf professionals. He has been married since 1988 and has three children.