Education
Rice University.
Rice University.
Prior to turning professional, Buttacavoli represented the Rice Owls at college and was their leading golfer during the 2009-2010 season. Professional Golf Association Tour Latinoamérica wins (1).
Buttacavoli turned professional in 2010 and played on the NGA Pro Golf Tour in 2011 and 2012 seasons before gaining membership to the Professional Golf Association Tour Latinoamérica for the 2013 season. In 2013, Buttacavoli managed two top-10 finishes on the Professional Golf Association Tour Latinoamérica eventually finishing 30th in the Order of Merit, retaining his playing rights for the 2014 season. In May 2014, Buttcavoli recorded his first professional win at the Dominican Republic Open after overcoming a six stroke deficit on the final seven holes and winning a three hole playoff.
