Background
Blancas, who is of Mexican American descent, was born in Houston, Texas.
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Homero Blancas
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He attended the University of Houston from 1958–1962, and was a member of the golf team
Career
Blancas shot a record-setting round of 55 (27-28) in a college tournament, which stands as the lowest round in the history of competitive golf. His 13 birdies and an eagle on a par-70 course in Longview, Texas on August 19, 1962 earned him the nickname "Mr. 55". He was inducted into the University of Houston Athletics Hall of Fame in 1978.
The 55 shot round is still the lowest official golf score on record for course of regular par.
He turned pro in 1965 and was the Professional Golf Association that year. During his career on the Professional Golf Association Tour, he had more than 4 dozen top-10 finishes.
His best finishes in a major championship were a T-4 at the 1972 United States. Open, and a T-5 at the 1972 Masters. Blancas spent the last 16 years of his regular career as club pro at Randolph Park in Tucson.
After turning 50 in March 1988, Blancas joined the Senior Tour.
He has one victory in this venue – at the 1989 Doug Sanders Kingwood Celebrity Classic. 1962 West.E. Professional Golf Association Tour wins (4) Other wins (2) Senior Professional Golf Association Tour wins (1) Professional Ryder Cup: 1973 (winners).
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He was a member of the 1973 Ryder Cup team He has 18 holes-in-one during his career, is a member of the Texas Golf Hall of Fame, and lives in Houston.
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