Career
Early in his career, Álvarez was named Colombia"s Amateur Golfer of the Year in 2000. As an amateur, he qualified for the 2004 United States. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club but failed to make the cut after shooting rounds of 78 and 80. Following this he qualified for the 2004 United States. Amateur.
At college level, he played at Brigham Young University and was a two time All-American before graduating in 2006.
After graduating from the university, Álvarez turned professional in 2006 and joined the Tour de las Américas while also playing on the Colombian Tour. From 2007 he also played on the NGA Hooters Tour.
In 2013, he was again winless on the Professional Golf Association Tour Latinoamérica but had success on the Colombian Tour picked up his third victory on the tour at the 2013 XV Abierto de Golf del Club El Rancho. Professional Golf Association Tour Latinoamérica (1) Tour de las Américas wins (3) NGA Hooters Tour wins (1) Colombian Tour wins (4) 2009 Abierto del Club Campestre de Medellín, Abierto de Golf del Serrezuela Country Club DNP = Did not play CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place Yellow background for top-10.
