Professional golfer Nicolás Echavarría, a rising star in the world of golf and known for his recent thrilling win at March’s Puerto Rico Open (where he earned spots on several major tours), was born on August 4th, 1994,in Medellín Colombia. It was a milestone achievement for him, and subsequently confirmed his class among the best on Tour.
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Profile Summary
| Name | Nicolás Echavarría |
| Date of Birth | August 4, 1994 |
| Place of Birth | Medellín, Colombia |
| Professional Debut | 2017 |
| PGA Tour Wins | 2 (Puerto Rico Open, Zozo Championship) |
| PGA Tour Latinoamérica Wins | 2 |
| Colombian Tour Wins | 1 |
| Total Prize Money | Over $2 million |
| Education | University of Arkansas (2013-2017) |
| wife | Claudia De Antonio |
| Family | Two brothers: Andrés (professional golfer), Miguel (collegiate golfer) |
| Notable Amateur Achievements | Winner of the Mexican Amateur (2014), Competed in the Eisenhower Trophy (2016) |
Early Life and Amateur Career
Echavarría’s move into golf started early, controlled by his dad, Emilio Echavarria… Father who acquainted him with the game; as well as to his two more seasoned siblings. He was a teenage prodigy, getting better and better every year in the amateur ranks of golf. Among his accomplishments during that time period were playing for Colombia in the 2016 Eisenhower Trophy and claiming victory at the Mexican Amateur in 2014, which resulted in a berth to U.S. Amateurs He also had some quality results in amateur events, including a T-16 at the Western Amateur.
From 2013 to 2017, Nico studied at the University of Arkansas and learned from others that would help him grow for his professional career.
Onto the Pro Golf Ranks
Echavarría entered the professional ranks in 2017 and has had success on PGA Tour Latinoamérica, recording a pair of wins during the summer of 2018 (in addition to finishing second in their Order of Merit). Given his consistency throughout the year he earned an exemption to play on the Korn Ferry Tour in 2019. Echavarría broke through in 2022-23, earning his PGA Tour card via the Korn Ferry Tour Finals.
He is a very talented player on the tour. The Malaysian won his second title in October 2024 after storming to victory at the Zozo Championship, where he finished on -20. He won $1.53 million and 500 FedExCup points in securing his spot alongside the game’s best on TOUR from an early age.
Personal Life
It is almost a reflection of his career, as colourful off the course and on it when you hear Nicolás Echavarría tell about himself. He started dating Claudia De Antonio circa 2016. Born December 5, 1995 in Venezuela and moved to United States at a teenage age Claudia discovered love for the game of golf. She was a standout for the team at American Heritage School that included other future WNBA players, and later had an outstanding collegiate career at Louisiana State University.
Claudia is a golf marketing coordinator at the moment and, since joining him on Tour with regularity in 2017 when he made it into the MC circle of participants for nearly all invites through Q School Europe International Final stage to compete against Monsieur Tiger John Petersson — she has been one big support network next Nicolás as professional golfer. Their lifelong commitment seems to be just growing stronger day by day, though there have been no public declarations of an engagement or children from the two.
The Role of Family & Supportive Siblings
Nico, who hails from a tightly-knit family that has profoundly impacted his golfing journey,… He has two older brothers, Andrés and Miguel who are also in wrestling. Andrés plays professionally on the Korn Ferry Tour and PGA Tour Latinoamérica, while Miguel is in college golf at U. Michigan studying engineering.
The Echavarría family has always been a great fan of golf, and it can be said that the brothers compete in friendly tournaments as they share with Santiago. And Emilio, their father and a decent golfer in his own right, often plays with his sons to create an atmosphere that fostered the rise of Nicolás.
Conclusion
Since October 2024, Nicolás Echavarría has experienced tremendous success with over $2 million in official earnings and two PGA Tour wins. The road to becoming a winning Tour pro has been long and tough for the Seattle native, but his story of amateur standout to PGA star is one defined by grit as well talent — not just from Henley himself, either. Echavarría now looks ahead to future tournaments as he hopes make his mark on the world of golf.
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Who is Nicolás Echavarría?
Nicolás Echavarría is a professional golfer from Medellín, Colombia, currently competing on the PGA Tour. He gained recognition after winning the Puerto Rico Open in March 2023.
What are Nicolás Echavarría’s major achievements?
Echavarría has two PGA Tour victories (Puerto Rico Open and Zozo Championship) and has earned over $2 million in official prize money.
When did Nicolás Echavarría turn professional?
He turned professional in 2017 after a successful amateur career, which included representing Colombia in the Eisenhower Trophy.
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