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Echenique was born in San Luis, Argentina.
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Rafael Echenique
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He turned pro in 1999. Echenique"s first year on the European Tour was highlighted by a second-place finish in the TCL Classic as he just did enough to retain his playing privileges for the following season. He was second in the 2000 Llao Llao Match Play, and the 2004 Argentine Professional Golf Association Championship.
Moving through the field on the final day, Echenique carded a final-round 10-under-par 62, which included an albatross at the par-5 18th hole, contributing to a European Tour record back-nine score of 27.
1997 Los Andes Cup Challenge Tour wins (2) Argentine wins (5) Amateur Los Andes Cup: 1997 (winners) Eisenhower Trophy (representing Argentina): 1998 Professional World Cup (representing Argentina): 2009.
