Eduardo Romero was one of the most outstanding players in the history of Argentine golf. Nicknamed “El Gato” (“the Cat” in Spanish), Romero died of cancer on Sunday at the age of 67, according to a statement from his hometown picked up by local media.
Romero had notably distinguished himself on the PGA European Tour, where he won eight titles and earned nearly $8 million. He won his first title at the 1989 Lancôme Trophy in France, and his last 13 years later when he won the Scottish Open aged 47.
Elected mayor of his hometown
Romero then moved on to senior golf and won two major PGA Tour Champions events in the United States: the 2006 Tradition and the 2008 US Senior Open. “El Gato” has also won more than 80 tournaments in South America and represented his country at the World Cup of Golf 14 times, finishing second at home to Angel Cabrera in 2000.
The Argentinian retired from sport and was elected mayor of Villa Allende, his hometown in the province of Cordoba, for a six-year term. He had recently announced that he was stepping back from his public duties.
