Career
Holguin learned the game of golf while growing up in San Antonio, Texas during the Great Depression. His family, which was of Mexican descent, had no money and could not afford an automobile. He spent much time at home, practicing his putting.
Holguin served in the United States. Army during World World War World War II He turned professional in 1948.
His best finish in a major championship was T17 at Professional Golf Association Championship in 1957. In 1957, Holguin tied Arnold Palmer for third place in the Texas Open.
His majors resume consists of three Masters, six United States. Opens and eight Professional Golf Association Championships. Like most professional golfers of his generation, Holguin earned a living primarily as a club professional.
He became club pro at Midlothian (Illinois) Country Club in 1952.
He also worked at Gleneagles Country Club in Lemont, Illinois and Balmoral Woods Country Club in Crete, Illinois. In 2007, he was inducted into the Illinois Section Professional Golf Association Hall of Fame. Holguin was the spokesman for Fairwinds, a failed development that included a Holiday Inn and future golf course.
He also was to be the teaching professional at Fairwinds.
A golf course was built after the development failed, which became Balmoral Woods Central Committee. 1946 San Antonio City Championship Professional Golf Association Tour wins (1).
