Carlos Ortiz has got the taste of both worlds, LIV Golf and the PGA Tour. While he may have slipped under the radar for most of his career, the 34-year-old has still managed to have a few impressive runs that have helped him attract attention from the Saudi-based promotion. Since then, he has teamed up with Joaquin Niemann & Co. to help push Torque GC to the next level and take over LIV Golf. Let us learn a bit more about Carlos Ortiz’s background.

Where is Carlos Ortiz from?

Carlos Ortiz was born on April 14, 1991, to Carlos and Claudia Batamero in Guadalajara, Mexico. He started playing golf at a very young age with his father, as they believed “it is the most challenging sport to play.” By the time Ortiz was in the Zapopan High School in Jalisco, Mexico, he was already ranked No. 1 in the Maui Junior Golf Association and had gained a lot of recognition in the sport. He was also ranked 2nd in the Mexican Federation of Golf.

By the time he was a young adult, Ortiz had already represented the National Junior Golf Team of Mexico twice in a row. During one of the summers back then, he finished 2nd in the Byron Nelson Junior Championship. That helped him rise to the 178th position in the junior golf rankings. To continue his education and progress in golf, Ortiz joined the University of North Texas.

He represented the Mean Green Sports team, his collegiate sports team, and achieved a lot of success as a junior golfer. In his second year there, the Guadalajara-born won four individual titles and represented the Mexican Amateur Team in the World Amateur Team Championship in 2011. He completed his education in 2012 and turned pro a year later in 2013.

Over the years, Ortiz won 3 Korn Ferry Tour titles in 2014, was the player of the year on the Tour in the same year, received his PGA Tour card in 2014, and finally won in the big leagues in the 2020 Vivint Houston Open. Two years later, the 34-year-old jumped ship to LIV Golf and has had 1 win and multiple top-5 finishes since. Houston seems to be his favorite city to win in, as his second big win since turning pro also came in LIV Golf Houston 2024.

If there was still any doubt about his background and nationality, Carlos Ortiz represented Mexico in the Olympics in 2020 and 2024. He is a proud Mexican and part of the Latin American team at LIV Golf, Torque GC. Team captain Joaquin Niemann and Mito Pereira are from Chile, and Sebastián Muñoz is from Colombia.

That covers Carlos Ortiz’s upbringing and journey to becoming one of the biggest golfers from Mexico. But there is more to him than his golf achievements. Let’s explore the life of the Torque GC player beyond the fairways.

Ortiz is building a life full of love and joy

Like most golfers, Carlos Ortiz’s social media is also packed with his exploits in the sport. From golf kits to best drives and even a scenic view of the course, the 34-year-old covers all the basics that golf fans expect to see in a pro’s Instagram. However, between those pictures of short grass and clubs are some of the most treasured moments of Ortiz’s life. He gives his fans a glimpse at his beautiful family and how they celebrate life together.

Carlos Ortiz married Hayley on December 10, 2017. The couple has two young daughters together, Sofia and Mila. They are seen enjoying themselves on the beach, riding a packed golf cart, or celebrating Christmas in front of a beautifully decorated tree at their home. There are some pictures of just Carlos and Hayley going on adventures, riding a speedboat, exploring the wilderness, and rowing close to an iceberg as if they are trying to recreate scenes from the Titanic. The family also likes to visit amusement parks, enjoy a day in the pool, or just have a get-together with their entire extended family at their home.

Looking at his pictures, we can see that Carlos Ortiz & his family are truly living their best life. Wouldn’t you agree?