Francisco Abreu


Francisco Abreu is a Spanish professional golfer.

Early life

Abreu is from Tenerife, Spain. Early in his career, he was a wrestler.

Professional career

In 1968, Abreu turned professional and played on the European Tour. He was known as a long hitter. He won the 1973 German Open and the 1976 Madrid Open. At his Madrid win, he was nine strokes ahead of countryman Antonio Garrido on second place. His best Order of Merit finish of ninth came in 1977. From 1994 to 1999 he played on the European Seniors Tour. He did not win at that tour, but had some success on the senior level by winning the 1999 Spanish Seniors Professional Closed Championship and twice finish second in that tournament.

Professional wins (4)

Other wins (2)

  • 1973 Spanish Professional Closed Championship
  • 1999 Spanish Seniors Professional Closed Championship

Results in major championships

Note: Abreu only played in the Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied

Team appearances