Francisco Abreu (born 30 August 1943) is a Spanish professional

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Early life

Abreu is from

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. Early in his career, he was a

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Professional career

In 1968, Abreu turned professional and played on the

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. He was known as a long hitter. He won the 1973 German Open and the 1976 Madrid Open. At his Madrid win, he was nine strokes ahead of countryman Antonio Garrido on second place. His best Order of Merit finish of ninth came in

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. From 1994 to 1999 he played on the

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. He did not win at that tour, but had some success on the senior level by winning the 1999 Spanish Seniors Professional Closed Championship and twice finish second in that tournament.

Professional wins (4)

European Tour wins (2)

Other wins (2)

*1973 Spanish Professional Closed Championship *1999 Spanish Seniors Professional Closed Championship

Results in major championships

''Note: Abreu only played in the Open Championship.''
CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1971 Open Championship)
"T" = tied

Team appearances

*Sotogrande Match/

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(representing the Continent of Europe): 1974, 1978, 1980 *

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(representing Continental Europe): 1976, 1977

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Abreu, Francisco Spanish male golfers European Tour golfers European Senior Tour golfers Sportspeople from Tenerife Sportspeople from the Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife 1943 births Living people 21st-century Spanish people 20th-century Spanish sportsmen