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MARTIN URETA

CHILE

Height:

5 ft, 8 in

Weight:

160 lbs

Birthday:

07/23/1985

College:University of North Carolina (2007, Management)
Turned Pro:2008
Birthplace:Santiago, Chile
Residence:Chapel Hill, NC

Nationwide Tour - Media Guide

2011 Season Nationwide Tour
Tournaments Entered--3; in money--; Top 10 finishes--
Career Highlights
2009: Represented his native Chile at the OMEGA Mission Hills World Cup. Teamed with Hugo Leon to T12 in Shenzhen, China. 2008: Has made two of three cuts on the Nationwide Tour with his best finish a T35 at the Cox Classic. 2007: Missed the cut at the U.S. Open at Oakmont CC.
Personal

Lists Josh Points and Mark Hirshey as instructors.

Favorite course he's played is Oakmmont and would like to play Augusta National. Favorite teams are the North Carolina Tar Heels and the New England Patriots. Favorite TV show is "Modern Family," and "The Hangover" is his favorite movie. Favorite entertainer is Justin Timberlake, and favorite athletes to watch are Tiger Woods and Roger Federer. Favorite book is "Benjamin Franklin," and his favorite food is French. Favorite cities to visit are Rome, Paris, Washington, D.C., New York and Santiago. Favorite vacation spot is Pucon, Chile, a town of about 15,000 located 500 miles south of Santiago.

Would round out his dream foursome with Sam Snead, Pete Sampras and Al Pacino.

Says not many know he is an uncle of six.
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