Ángel de la Torre, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Professional golfer, golf instructor
Date of Birth: 30-Nov-1896
Date of Death: 28-Aug-1983
Profession: golfer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About Ángel de la Torre
- Ángel de la Torre (30 November 1896 – 28 August 1983) was a Spanish professional golfer and golf instructor.
- In 1916, he became the first Spanish golfer to turn professional, and in 1920, he was the first Spaniard to compete in The Open Championship, and finished tied for 16th.
- He was also the first Spanish golfer to complete the U.S.
- Open in the United States.
- Perhaps most significant among his competitive accomplishments were his five victories in the Spanish Open between 1916 and 1925 – a record that still stands.Playing in international events, he made the acquaintance of Ernest Jones, who had a major impact on the principles used in de la Torre's teaching.
- Having taught himself French and English, de la Torre was able to teach in three languages.
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