Ángel Franco
Ángel Franco is a Paraguayan professional golfer. His brother is golfer Carlos Franco.
Franco was born in Asunción and turned pro in 1974. He won the South American Tour Order of Merit in 1991. In 2007, he was second at the Carlos Franco Invitational, and won the same tournament in 2012 in a playoff against younger brother Ramon.
Currently, Franco is a member of European Seniors Tour, and the best finish on this tour was second place at the 2008 Jersey Seniors Classic, 2008 Russian Seniors Open and 2009 The De Vere Collection PGA Seniors Championship.Professional wins (16)
Canadian Tour wins (1)
- 1993 PEI Classic
- 2000 TPG Movilnet Classic
Argentine wins (7)
- 1989 Jockey Club Rosario Open
- 1990 Los Lagartos Grand Prix, Praderas Grand Prix
- 1991 Rio Cuarto Open
- 1992 Center Open
- 1996 Norpatagonico Open
- 2012 Carlos Franco Invitational
Other wins (6)
- 1990 Los Leones Open
- 1991 Brazil Open, Prince of Wales Open
- 1992 Quito Open
- 1995 Marbella Open, Callaway Cup
Team appearances
- World Cup : 1985, 1991, 1993, 1994, 2001
- Alfred Dunhill Cup : 1991, 1993, 1994, 1999
