9 Things You Didn't Know About Abraham Ancer

Get to know the Mexican professional golfer Abraham Ancer a little better with these 9 facts.

9 Things You Didn't Know About Abraham Ancer
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9 Things You Didn't Know About Abraham Ancer

Thanks to remarkable consistency, Abraham Ancer has become a regular fixture of the world's top-50 golfers and after several narrow finishes he finally got into the PGA Tour winner's circle in 2021 at the 2021 WGC-FedEx St. Jude Invitational. Despite this not many people know all that much about him, which is why we have put together these 9 things you didn't know about him.

9 Things You Didn't Know About Abraham Ancer

1. Ancer was born in South Texas, but grew up in Reynosa, Mexico. As a result, he has dual citizenship.

2. He learned how to play golf at Club Campestre de Reynosa.

3. His infatuation with the game came from his father, who sadly died in 2014 before his career truly took off.

4. He went to the University of Oklahoma and had the second best career scoring average in school history, behind Anthony Kim.

5. He worked his way to the PGA Tour and became the first Mexican to play in the Presidents Cup in 2019. He was the International teams joint top point scorer with 3.5 points from five matches. His only loss came against Tiger Woods in the singles. 

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6. Away from the course, Ancer co-founded Flecha Azul, a company that produces ultra-premium tequila. Ancer formed the company with Aron Marquez and the manufacturing process actually takes place in Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico. You can now find the brand all over the world.

7. In the past he has said that if he wasn't a golfer he would pursue race-car driving. He also said that he would most like to change places with Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel for a day because "to drive an F1 car is way too much fun."

8. He is also a fan of hunting, going to the shooting range and soccer.

9. He enjoys collecting putters too.

Sam Tremlett
Sam Tremlett
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Sam is Golf Monthly's E-commerce Editor which mean's he oversees everything E-com related on the site.

This takes the form of creating and updating Buying Guides, reviews, and finding bargain prices for deals content. 

Working with golf gear and equipment over the last six years, Sam has quickly built outstanding knowledge and expertise on golf products ranging from drivers, to balls, to shoes. 

He combines this knowledge with a passion for helping golfers get the best gear for them, and as such Sam manages a team of writers that look to deliver the most accurate and informative reviews and buying advice. This is so the reader can find exactly what they are looking for, at a good price.

Additionally Sam oversees Golf Monthly voucher/coupon content which seeks to find you the best offers and promotions from well-known brands like Callaway, TaylorMade and many more.

Unfortunately, Sam is not a member of any club at the moment but regularly gets out on the golf course to keep up the facade of having a single-figure handicap. 

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