Camilo Villegas Golf, Net Worth, Player Profile, Stats, Bio, Career

Camilo Villegas Golfer

Camilo Villegas: PGA Tour Professional

Early Life and Education
Camilo Villegas was born on January 7, 1982, in Medellin, Colombia. He attended the University of Florida from 2001 to 2004, where he was a four-time All-American for the Florida Gators golf team.

Professional Career
Villegas turned professional in 2004 and earned his PGA Tour card for the 2006 season. He has secured four PGA Tour victories: the 2008 BMW Championship, 2008 TOUR Championship, 2010 Honda Classic, and 2014 Wyndham Championship.

His distinctive “Spider-Man” putting stance early in his career became his trademark.

Career Earnings
Through 2023, Villegas has earned over $21 million in official PGA Tour career earnings. His most successful season came in 2008 when he finished in 7th place on the money list.

Personal Life
Villegas married Maria Ochoa in 2014. The couple faced tragedy in 2020 when their 22-month-old daughter Mia passed away after battling tumors.

They welcomed their son Mateo in December 2021.

Notable Achievements
– Reached World No. 7 in the Official World Golf Rankings (2008)
– First Colombian golfer to become a member of the PGA Tour
– Won the 2001 Colombian Open as an amateur
– Represented Colombia in the World Cup of Golf

Recent Activity
In 2023, Villegas won the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, his first PGA Tour victory in nine years, at age 41. This emotional victory came after regaining his Tour card through the Korn Ferry Tour Finals.

Equipment
Villegas has been affiliated with multiple equipment manufacturers throughout his career, including TaylorMade and Cobra.

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