The golf world was saddened once again as it lost Mauricio Molina two weeks back. The 56-year-old veteran bid his farewell while attending his last event in Chile, Argentina.
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After two long weeks, the legend tour continued, however, not without paying tribute and mourning the loss of a gem. In a recent video shared on X (formerly twitter), I saw various golfers wearing black ribbons while they paused for a minute as a respectful gesture.
The Legends Tour pays tribute to Mauricio Molina
Mauricio Molina started his golf journey as a caddie and later moved to playing professionally. Working as a caddie in Buenos Aires, the Argentine turned professional in 1985. Moreover, he won twice on the Canadian Tour, including the Mexican PGA Championship in 2009.
In 2018, Molina finished fifth in the Legends Tour Q-School which later benefitted him getting the Tour card next year. His first-ever victory was in Austria at the Riegler & Partner Legends. Molina had been diagnosed with peritonitis and at the age of 56, he left the world on 13th October in Chile.
The Legends Tour is now playing the Sergio Melpignano Italian Open and before the final round, players took a minute pause while some wore black ribbons to pay their tribute and respect the Legends Tour winner.
Players paused their final rounds for a minute at midday as a mark of respect for Legends Tour winner Mauricio Molina, who passed away earlier this month.
The thoughts of the Legends Tour are with his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/lqB2O06WP4
— Legends Tour (@euLegendsTour) October 28, 2023
Molina will surely be missed as one of the best Argentine golfers. The golf world lost a precious gem and has been mourning for the past weeks.
A throwback to Mauricio Molina’s life
Born in Rio Cuarto, Argentina in 1966, Mauricio Molina was the nephew of another legendary Argentine golfer, Florentino Molina. After he shifted from a caddie to a professional golfer. He has won various tournaments, including the Ecuador Open (1994), Costa Rica Classic (2009), and Chile Open (2012).
In 1997, Molina shot 59 at the Nautico Hacoaj Grand Prix. This round was deemed the best round ever in Argentina. His last feat came at the Legend Tour in 2021. Even before his death, Molina’s love for golf could be felt. He was participating in a contest at Brisas de Chicureo GC before his departure shocked the world.
We wish the family and friends of Molina all the prayers and sympathy while they go through a tough period. Molina’s presence in the golf world will truly be missed.
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