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Santiago De la Fuente of Mexico is awarded the LAAC Trophy after winning during the final round of the 2024 Latin America Amateur Championship.

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Watch: Final Round Highlights

Santiago De la Fuente of Mexico celebrates winning on the No. 18 green.

Omar Morales y Santiago de la Fuente pelearon hasta último momento y todo se definió en el hoyo final del LAAC 2024. 

Omar Morales and Santiago de la Fuente battled it out head-to-head in the Final Round of the 2024 LAAC.

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Here's how you can follow-along with the Latin America Amateur Championship:

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The 8th edition of the Latin America Amateur Championship (LAAC) will be held from January 12-15, 2023, at Grand Reserve Golf Club in Puerto Rico.

Founded in 2014 by the Masters Tournament, The R&A and the USGA, the LAAC was established to further develop amateur golf in South America, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. The championship annually moves to top courses throughout Latin America and showcases the sport’s rising talent in the region, including PGA Tour winners and 2020 Olympians such as Joaquin Niemann of Chile, the 2018 LAAC champion, and Sebastián Muñoz of Colombia.

This year's champion receives an invitation to compete in the 2022 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club and automatically qualifies for The 150th Open at St Andrews. The winner also receives full exemptions into The Amateur Championship, U.S. Amateur Championship and any other USGA amateur championship for which he is eligible and is exempt into the final stages of qualifying for the 2022 U.S. Open Championship.

The typical 120-player field is comprised annually of the top male amateurs in Latin America representing the 29 IOC-recognized countries and territories from this region that are current members of the International Golf Federation.

Final Round Highlights | #LAAC2024

Watch: Round Three Highlights

Omar Morales of Mexico

¡Omar Morales imparable! El mexicano aprovechó las condiciones del campo para ampliar su ventaja.

Omar Morales is unstoppable! The Mexican took advantage of the field conditions to extend his advantage in Round Three. 

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Here's how you can follow-along with the Latin America Amateur Championship:

Visit https://LAACGolf.com for free, worldwide streaming of all four tournament rounds, view live scores and all the latest news.

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Additional information:

The 8th edition of the Latin America Amateur Championship (LAAC) will be held from January 12-15, 2023, at Grand Reserve Golf Club in Puerto Rico.

Founded in 2014 by the Masters Tournament, The R&A and the USGA, the LAAC was established to further develop amateur golf in South America, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. The championship annually moves to top courses throughout Latin America and showcases the sport’s rising talent in the region, including PGA Tour winners and 2020 Olympians such as Joaquin Niemann of Chile, the 2018 LAAC champion, and Sebastián Muñoz of Colombia.

This year's champion receives an invitation to compete in the 2022 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club and automatically qualifies for The 150th Open at St Andrews. The winner also receives full exemptions into The Amateur Championship, U.S. Amateur Championship and any other USGA amateur championship for which he is eligible and is exempt into the final stages of qualifying for the 2022 U.S. Open Championship.

The typical 120-player field is comprised annually of the top male amateurs in Latin America representing the 29 IOC-recognized countries and territories from this region that are current members of the International Golf Federation.

Round Three Highlights | #LAAC2024

Watch: Vicente Marzilio | Player Profile

Vicente Marzilio of Argentina

Marzilio vive el sueño de jugar el Latin America Amateur Championship 2024.

Marzilio is living the dream of playing in the 2024 Latin America Amateur Championship.

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Here's how you can follow-along with the Latin America Amateur Championship:

Visit https://LAACGolf.com for free, worldwide streaming of all four tournament rounds, view live scores and all the latest news.

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Additional information:

The 8th edition of the Latin America Amateur Championship (LAAC) will be held from January 12-15, 2023, at Grand Reserve Golf Club in Puerto Rico.

Founded in 2014 by the Masters Tournament, The R&A and the USGA, the LAAC was established to further develop amateur golf in South America, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. The championship annually moves to top courses throughout Latin America and showcases the sport’s rising talent in the region, including PGA Tour winners and 2020 Olympians such as Joaquin Niemann of Chile, the 2018 LAAC champion, and Sebastián Muñoz of Colombia.

This year's champion receives an invitation to compete in the 2022 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club and automatically qualifies for The 150th Open at St Andrews. The winner also receives full exemptions into The Amateur Championship, U.S. Amateur Championship and any other USGA amateur championship for which he is eligible and is exempt into the final stages of qualifying for the 2022 U.S. Open Championship.

The typical 120-player field is comprised annually of the top male amateurs in Latin America representing the 29 IOC-recognized countries and territories from this region that are current members of the International Golf Federation.

Vicente Marzilio | Player Profile

Watch: Round Two Highlights

Revive lo mejor de la segunda ronda del 2024 Latin America Amateur Championship.

Relive the best of the second round of the 2024 Latin America Amateur Championship.

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Here's how you can follow-along with the Latin America Amateur Championship:

Visit https://LAACGolf.com for free, worldwide streaming of all four tournament rounds, view live scores and all the latest news.

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Additional information:

The 8th edition of the Latin America Amateur Championship (LAAC) will be held from January 12-15, 2023, at Grand Reserve Golf Club in Puerto Rico.

Founded in 2014 by the Masters Tournament, The R&A and the USGA, the LAAC was established to further develop amateur golf in South America, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. The championship annually moves to top courses throughout Latin America and showcases the sport’s rising talent in the region, including PGA Tour winners and 2020 Olympians such as Joaquin Niemann of Chile, the 2018 LAAC champion, and Sebastián Muñoz of Colombia.

This year's champion receives an invitation to compete in the 2022 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club and automatically qualifies for The 150th Open at St Andrews. The winner also receives full exemptions into The Amateur Championship, U.S. Amateur Championship and any other USGA amateur championship for which he is eligible and is exempt into the final stages of qualifying for the 2022 U.S. Open Championship.

The typical 120-player field is comprised annually of the top male amateurs in Latin America representing the 29 IOC-recognized countries and territories from this region that are current members of the International Golf Federation.

Round Two Highlights | #LAAC2024

Watch: Camilo Avila | Player Profile

Camilo Avila Competes at 2024 LAAC

Camilo Ávila, de Bolivia, superó una cirugía de corazón para llegar al 2024 Latin America Amateur Championship. 

Every heartbeat counts. Camilo Ávila of Bolivia, overcame heart surgery to play in the 2024 Latin America Amateur Championship.

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Here's how you can follow-along with the Latin America Amateur Championship:

Visit https://LAACGolf.com for free, worldwide streaming of all four tournament rounds, view live scores and all the latest news.

Follow @LAAC_Golf on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laac_golf
Follow @LAAC_Golf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/laac_golf
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Additional information:

The 8th edition of the Latin America Amateur Championship (LAAC) will be held from January 12-15, 2023, at Grand Reserve Golf Club in Puerto Rico.

Founded in 2014 by the Masters Tournament, The R&A and the USGA, the LAAC was established to further develop amateur golf in South America, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. The championship annually moves to top courses throughout Latin America and showcases the sport’s rising talent in the region, including PGA Tour winners and 2020 Olympians such as Joaquin Niemann of Chile, the 2018 LAAC champion, and Sebastián Muñoz of Colombia.

This year's champion receives an invitation to compete in the 2022 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club and automatically qualifies for The 150th Open at St Andrews. The winner also receives full exemptions into The Amateur Championship, U.S. Amateur Championship and any other USGA amateur championship for which he is eligible and is exempt into the final stages of qualifying for the 2022 U.S. Open Championship.

The typical 120-player field is comprised annually of the top male amateurs in Latin America representing the 29 IOC-recognized countries and territories from this region that are current members of the International Golf Federation.

Camilo Avila | Player Profile

Watch: Miguel Ordóñez | Player Profile

Miguel Ordoñez of Panama reacts on the No. 9 green.

El LAAC, un torneo especial para Miguel Ordóñez, 9 veces participante.

LAAC is a special tournament for 9-time participant, Miguel Ordóñez.

Miguel Ordóñez | Player Profile

Watch: Omar Morales | Player Feature

Taking advantage of the big moments. Omar Morales brings his confidence from U.S. Open Championship to the 2024 Latin America Amateur Championship.

Aprovechando los grandes momentos. Omar Morales canaliza la confianza adquirida en el U.S. Open Championship.

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Here's how you can follow-along with the Latin America Amateur Championship:

Visit https://LAACGolf.com for free, worldwide streaming of all four tournament rounds, view live scores and all the latest news.

Follow @LAAC_Golf on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laac_golf
Follow @LAAC_Golf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/laac_golf
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Additional information:

The 9th edition of the Latin America Amateur Championship (LAAC) will be held from January 18-21, 2024, at Santa Maria Golf Club in Panama.

Founded in 2014 by the Masters Tournament, The R&A and the USGA, the LAAC was established to further develop amateur golf in South America, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. The championship annually moves to top courses throughout Latin America and showcases the sport’s rising talent in the region, including PGA Tour winners and 2020 Olympians such as Joaquin Niemann of Chile, the 2018 LAAC champion, and Sebastián Muñoz of Colombia.

This year's champion receives an invitation to compete in the 2022 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club and automatically qualifies for The 150th Open at St Andrews. The winner also receives full exemptions into The Amateur Championship, U.S. Amateur Championship and any other USGA amateur championship for which he is eligible and is exempt into the final stages of qualifying for the 2022 U.S. Open Championship.

The typical 120-player field is comprised annually of the top male amateurs in Latin America representing the 29 IOC-recognized countries and territories from this region that are current members of the International Golf Federation.

Omar Morales | Player Feature

Watch: Santa Maria Golf Club Course Record

Santa María Golf Club

Récord de campo del Santa María Golf Club por Miguel Ordóñez. 

Santa Maria Golf Club record was set by Miguel Ordoñez.

Course Record | Santa Maria Golf Club

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Santiago de la Fuente makes Masters Debut

Santiago de la Fuente

Santiago de la Fuente of Mexico speaks with his caddie on the No. 7 tee during practice round 1 prior to the start of the 2024 Masters Tournament

In January, at Santa María Golf Club in Panama, Santiago de la Fuente overcame a three-stroke deficit in the final round to secure his victory in the Latin America Amateur Championship. His six-under-par 64 edged out compatriot Omar Morales and earned him an invitation to the 88th Masters Tournament.

Gallery: A First Look into Mexico's Santiago de la Fuente at the 2024 Masters Tournament

Santiago de la Fuente of Mexico plays a stroke from the No. 17 tee during practice round 2 prior to the start of the 2024 Masters Tournament

Santiago de la Fuente Claims Dramatic Victory in the Latin America Amateur Championship

Santiago De la Fuente of Mexico poses with the LAAC Trophy and a Masters flag after winning the 2024 LAAC.

Santiago de la Fuente of Mexico poses with the LAAC Trophy and a Masters flag after winning the 2024 LAAC.

PANAMA CITY – Santiago de la Fuente became the second Mexican to win the Latin America Amateur Championship after edging out his compatriot Omar Morales at Santa Maria Golf Club in Panama City, Panama on Sunday.

The Support Network of a Latin America Amateur Champion

Santiago De la Fuente of Mexico celebrates with his caddie on the No. 18 green.

Santiago de la Fuente of Mexico celebrates with his caddie on the No. 18 green.

After weeks of tension, tough conditions and a successful and dramatic chase after the third-round leader, the brand-new Latin America Amateur Champion (LAAC), Mexican Santiago de la Fuente, broke down in tears when he was asked to think back in time to the little boy with limited resources falling in love with golf.

Watch: A Chat with the Champion

Santiago De la Fuente of Mexico poses with the trophy and local Panamanian youth after winning.

Santiago de la Fuente of Mexico poses with the trophy and local Panamanian youth.

Las palabras del Latin American Amateur Campeón 2024.

Hear from the 2024 Latin America Amateur Champion.

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Here's how you can follow-along with the Latin America Amateur Championship:

Visit https://LAACGolf.com for free, worldwide streaming of all four tournament rounds, view live scores and all the latest news.

Follow @LAAC_Golf on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laac_golf
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Additional information:

The 8th edition of the Latin America Amateur Championship (LAAC) will be held from January 12-15, 2023, at Grand Reserve Golf Club in Puerto Rico.

Founded in 2014 by the Masters Tournament, The R&A and the USGA, the LAAC was established to further develop amateur golf in South America, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. The championship annually moves to top courses throughout Latin America and showcases the sport’s rising talent in the region, including PGA Tour winners and 2020 Olympians such as Joaquin Niemann of Chile, the 2018 LAAC champion, and Sebastián Muñoz of Colombia.

This year's champion receives an invitation to compete in the 2022 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club and automatically qualifies for The 150th Open at St Andrews. The winner also receives full exemptions into The Amateur Championship, U.S. Amateur Championship and any other USGA amateur championship for which he is eligible and is exempt into the final stages of qualifying for the 2022 U.S. Open Championship.

The typical 120-player field is comprised annually of the top male amateurs in Latin America representing the 29 IOC-recognized countries and territories from this region that are current members of the International Golf Federation.

Palabras Del Campeón | A Chat With The Champion

Watch: 2024 Final Round Replay

Santiago De la Fuente of Mexico celebrates on the No. 18 green after winning.

Santiago de la Fuente of Mexico celebrates on the No. 18 green.

Watch the replay of the full Final Round broadcast of the 2024 Latin America Amateur Championship from Santa Maria Golf Club in Panama.

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Here's how you can follow-along with the Latin America Amateur Championship:

Visit https://LAACGolf.com for free, worldwide streaming of all four tournament rounds, view live scores and all the latest news.

Follow @LAAC_Golf on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laac_golf
Follow @LAAC_Golf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/laac_golf
Follow @LAACGolf on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laacgolf

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Additional information:

The 8th edition of the Latin America Amateur Championship (LAAC) will be held from January 12-15, 2023, at Grand Reserve Golf Club in Puerto Rico.

Founded in 2014 by the Masters Tournament, The R&A and the USGA, the LAAC was established to further develop amateur golf in South America, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. The championship annually moves to top courses throughout Latin America and showcases the sport’s rising talent in the region, including PGA Tour winners and 2020 Olympians such as Joaquin Niemann of Chile, the 2018 LAAC champion, and Sebastián Muñoz of Colombia.

This year's champion receives an invitation to compete in the 2022 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club and automatically qualifies for The 150th Open at St Andrews. The winner also receives full exemptions into The Amateur Championship, U.S. Amateur Championship and any other USGA amateur championship for which he is eligible and is exempt into the final stages of qualifying for the 2022 U.S. Open Championship.

The typical 120-player field is comprised annually of the top male amateurs in Latin America representing the 29 IOC-recognized countries and territories from this region that are current members of the International Golf Federation.

Final Round Replay | #LAAC2024

Watch: 2024 Champions Press Conference

Santiago de la Fuente at the Champions Press Conference

The 2024 Latin America Amateur Champion, Santiago de la Fuente attends a press conference following his win.

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Here's how you can follow-along with the Latin America Amateur Championship:

Visit https://LAACGolf.com for free, worldwide streaming of all four tournament rounds, view live scores and all the latest news.

Follow @LAAC_Golf on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laac_golf
Follow @LAAC_Golf on Twitter: https://twitter.com/laac_golf
Follow @LAACGolf on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laacgolf

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Additional information:

The 8th edition of the Latin America Amateur Championship (LAAC) will be held from January 12-15, 2023, at Grand Reserve Golf Club in Puerto Rico.

Founded in 2014 by the Masters Tournament, The R&A and the USGA, the LAAC was established to further develop amateur golf in South America, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. The championship annually moves to top courses throughout Latin America and showcases the sport’s rising talent in the region, including PGA Tour winners and 2020 Olympians such as Joaquin Niemann of Chile, the 2018 LAAC champion, and Sebastián Muñoz of Colombia.

This year's champion receives an invitation to compete in the 2022 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club and automatically qualifies for The 150th Open at St Andrews. The winner also receives full exemptions into The Amateur Championship, U.S. Amateur Championship and any other USGA amateur championship for which he is eligible and is exempt into the final stages of qualifying for the 2022 U.S. Open Championship.

The typical 120-player field is comprised annually of the top male amateurs in Latin America representing the 29 IOC-recognized countries and territories from this region that are current members of the International Golf Federation.

Champions Press Conference | #LAAC2024

Santiago de la Fuente of Mexico celebrates winning on the No. 18 green.

Omar Morales and Santiago de la Fuente battled it out head-to-head in the Final Round of the 2024 LAAC.

Santiago de la Fuente makes Masters Debut

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Gallery: Best of Sunday

Santiago de la Fuente makes Masters Debut

Gallery: A First Look into Mexico's Santiago de la Fuente at the 2024 Masters Tournament

Santiago de la Fuente Claims Dramatic Victory in the Latin America Amateur Championship

The Support Network of a Latin America Amateur Champion

Watch: A Chat with the Champion

Watch: 2024 Final Round Replay

Watch: 2024 Champions Press Conference

Watch: Final Round Highlights

Gallery: Best of Sunday

Santiago de la Fuente makes Masters Debut

Gallery: A First Look into Mexico's Santiago de la Fuente at the 2024 Masters Tournament

Santiago de la Fuente Claims Dramatic Victory in the Latin America Amateur Championship

The Support Network of a Latin America Amateur Champion

Watch: A Chat with the Champion

Watch: 2024 Final Round Replay

Watch: 2024 Champions Press Conference

Watch: Final Round Highlights

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2024 Latin America Amateur Championship

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