Michael Buttacavoli Explained

Michael Buttacavoli
Fullname:Michael Anthony Buttacavoli
Birth Date:26 March 1988
Birth Place:Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
Weight:155lb
Residence:Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
College:Rice University
Yearpro:2010
Extour:Web.com Tour
PGA Tour Latinoamérica
NGA Pro Golf Tour
Prowins:4

Michael Anthony Buttacavoli (born March 26, 1988) is an American professional golfer who played on Web.com Tour, PGA Tour Latinoamérica, and NGA Pro Golf Tour.[1]

Amateur career

Prior to turning professional, Buttacavoli represented the Rice Owls at college and was their leading golfer during the 2009–10 season.[2]

Professional career

Buttacavoli turned professional in 2010 and played on the NGA Pro Golf Tour in 2011 and 2012 seasons before gaining membership to PGA Tour Latinoamérica for the 2013 season.

In 2013, Buttacavoli managed two top-10 finishes on PGA Tour Latinoamérica, eventually finishing 30th in the Order of Merit and retaining his playing rights for the 2014 season.[3]

In May 2014, Buttcavoli recorded his first professional win at the Dominican Republic Open[4] after overcoming a six stroke deficit on the final seven holes and winning a three hole playoff.[5]

Professional wins (4)

PGA Tour Latinoamérica wins (4)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runner-up
1May 18, 2014Dominican Republic Open−12 (66-70-73-67=276)Playoff Rick Cochran III
2Sep 3, 2017Flor de Caña Open−20 (69-62-64-69=264)Playoff Michael Davan
3May 6, 2018BMW Jamaica Classic−21 (65-68-62=195)*3 strokes Tyson Alexander, Harry Higgs
4Dec 2, 2018Shell Championship−18 (66-65-72-67=270)1 stroke Evan Harmeling
*Note: The 2018 BMW Jamaica Classic was shortened to 54 holes due to weather.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Michael Buttacavoli – Player Profile . . May 28, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140407002116/http://www.pgatourla.com/golfers/300621/profile/?lg=en . April 7, 2014.
  2. Web site: Rice Owls – Player Biography . . May 28, 2014.
  3. Web site: PGA Tour Latinoamérica – Order of Merit 2013 . . May 28, 2014.
  4. Web site: Dominican Republic Open – 2014 Final Leaderboard . . 28 May 2014.
  5. Web site: Buttacavoli comes from behind to win DR Open in playoff . . May 28, 2014.