José María Cañizares is a Spanish golfer born on February 18, 1947 in Madrid. Trajectory
In 1967 he becomes a professional. From 1972 to 1993 it remained among the top 100 ranked European merit, ranking five years among the top ten. He won five events on the European circuit.
He also participated four times in the European Ryder Cup team, with a record of five wins and four losses. His victory over Fuzzy Zoeller in 1985 was especially significant, and that meant the first European victory in 25 years. In 1989 his victory over Ken Green ensured the draw for the European team and that the Ryder Cup stayed in Europe.
Another important performance of Cañizares was his two victories in the Golf World Championship by team. In 1982 with Manuel Piñero as a partner and in 1984 with José Rivero. He also obtained in 1984 the individual title. He also represents Spain in the Dunhill cup in 1985, in Hennesey Cognac cup in 1976, 1978, 1980, 1982. and in the Double Diamond in 1974, 1976.
Since 1997, Cañizares has played the United States Champions Tour, and although he has only won a senior tournament, the Toshiba Sennior Classic; At some time it has been the most profitable players. He also plays the senior European circuit.
His son, Alejandro Cañizares, has followed in his father's footsteps and has already achieved a title in the European circuit. Recipients
European circuit
Other Victories
Senior Circuit
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