Argentina
Argentina
Mateo Fernández de Oliveira
Personal
Began his career playing for Texas Christian University before transferring to Arkansas.
Amateur Highlights
Reached as high as No. 32 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking. Earned PGA TOUR Canada status by finishing 16th on the final PGA TOUR University rankings.
Won the 2023 Latin America Amateur Championship, defeating Mexico’s Luis Carrera Melia by four shots. Earned a playing spot in the 2023 Masters Tournament, where he missed the cut.
Won twice during his college career. First title came at the 2023 Hal Williams Collegiate in February. Opened and closed with a pair of 65s to cruise to a five-shot triumph over Kasper Nyland and Tommy Kuhl. Other collegiate victory came at the Jackson T. Stephens Cup, where he shared the title with Palmer Jackson after both players shot three consecutive 70s each during the 54-hole tournament.
Also won the 2022 South American Open Amateur in Ecuador, defeating fellow Argentine Segundo Oliva Pinto by two strokes, coming from a stroke behind on the final day. Also added the 2020 Azalea Invitational, capturing hte title in Charleston, South Carolina, while still playing for TCU. Defeated Jamie Wilson in a playoff.
Played on the International Team at the 2022 Palmer Cup. Posted a perfect 4-0 record in his matches.
Was a 2022 Ping All-Central Region selection and a second-team All-Southeastern Conference pick.

