Francisco Abreu (born 30 August 1943) is a Spanish professional golfer. Being a former wrestler from Tenerife, Spain, Abreu turned professional in 1968 and played on the European Tour from its first official season in 1972 until 1980. He was known as along hitter and won the 1973 German Open, at Golf Club Hubbelrath, close to Düsseldorf, Germany, and the 1976 Madrid Open at Real Club de la Puerta de Hierro, Madrid, Spain. At his second win, he was 9 strokes ahead of fellow country man Antonio Garrido on second place. His best Order of Merit finish of ninth came in 1977. From 1994 to 1999 he played on the European Seniors Tour. He did not win at that tour, but had some success on the senior level by winning the 1999 Spanish Seniors Professional Closed Championship and twice finish second in that tournament. Professional wins (4) European Tour wins (2) Other wins (1) 1973 Spanish Professional Closed Championship Other senior wins (1) 1999 Spanish Seniors Professional Closed Championship Results in major championships Note: Abreu only played in the Open Championship. CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1971 Open Championship) "T" = tied Team appearances Sotogrande Match/Hennessy Cognac Cup (representing the Continent of Europe): 1974, 1978, 1980 Double Diamond International (representing Continental Europe): 1976, 1977 References External links Spanish male golfers European Tour golfers European Senior Tour golfers People from Tenerife Sportspeople from the Province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife 1943 births Living people 20th-century Spanish people 21st-century Spanish people