Sam Chavez
professional golfer
Samuel Fernando Chavez (born May 30, 1989) is an American professional golfer originally from Hillsborough, California. He is the son of a Cuban-born mother and a Mexican-American father. He is also the grandson of 1960s icon and civil rights leader César Chávez.
During college (2007–11), Chavez played for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks and University of New Mexico Lobos golf teams. He plays on the Canadian Tour.
High school
Chavez was a four-time most valuable player for the golf team at Woodside Priory School. He won the 2006 and 2007 Hawaiian High School Boys Invitational, finished second at the North/South Junior and turned in a third-place finish at the AJGA Kansas City/Fidelity Investments Junior.
College career
University of Arkansas
Freshman year (2007–08)
Chavez competed in the final eight events of the regular season for the Razorbacks and earned his first postseason accolade when he was named to the SEC All-Freshman team. He made his debut in the UA lineup at the UNCG Bridgestone Collegiate where he finished in 76th place, but he would better his result at the next the three events which was capped at the Border Olympics where he tied for second place to lead Arkansas to the team title. He posted a two-under-par 214 at the event in Laredo, Texas.
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