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Maria Torres (golfer)
Maria Fernanda Torres (born August 26, 1994) is a Puerto Rico, Puerto Rican professional golfer. She became the first player from Puerto Rico to earn full LPGA Tour membership in 2017. Amateur career Torres represented Puerto Rico at the Espirito Santo Trophy in 2014 Espirito Santo Trophy, 2014 and 2016 Espirito Santo Trophy, 2016, and at the Pan American Games in Golf at the 2015 Pan American Games, 2015. She won the Caribbean Amateur Championship in 2012, 2014 and 2017. She graduated from the University of Florida in 2017 with a degree in Family, Youth and Community Science. She had five wins while playing for Florida Gators women's golf, and set the school record for lowest single-season scoring average (71.71 in 2017). She won the SEC Championship and was named SEC Golfer of the Year in 2016. Professional career In late 2017, Torres turned professional after the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament. She won a three-hole aggregate playoff at to secure the 20th qualifying spot to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trujillo Alto
Trujillo Alto () is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico. Located on the northeastern coastal plain on the boundary between the Northern Karst Belt and Sierra de Luquillo, it is north of Caguas and Gurabo, southeast of San Juan, and west of Carolina. Part of the San Juan metropolitan area, Trujillo Alto is spread over 6 barrios and the downtown area and administrative center of Trujillo Alto Pueblo. Trujillo Alto was officially founded in 1801, but gained more importance during the 20th century. Due to its proximity to the capital, San Juan, the city has become a suburb of the metropolitan area, which has sparked its growth during recent years. The population of Trujillo Alto has increased through the last century from 9,576 (1930) to 74,482 (2010). According to the 2010 Census, it is Puerto Rico's tenth-most populated municipality. In 1953–54, the Carraízo hydroelectric dam was constructed in Trujillo Alto by the Sumner Sollitt Construction Company of Chicago, under ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
