COLThe Colombian made his LIV Golf debut in 2022. Having turned pro in 2015, Muñoz had four professional wins prior tp joining the LIV Golf League, including three in his native country. He has also represented Colombia on multiple occasions, including the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 when he was part of a seven-man playoff for the bronze medal. Went 2-0-1 for the International Team at the 2022 Presidents Cup.
QUICK FACTS ...
Greatest influence on golfing career? My grandfather
Golfer you most admire? Arnold Palmer – genuine, character
Number of holes-in-one? 8
If you could play any course in the world, it would be … Shadow Creek
Golf achievement you’re most proud of? Presidents Cup 2-0-1 record
Round of golf you’ve enjoyed the most? Last round at Tokyo Olympics
Your perfect golf shot? High fade
Shot that gives you the most difficulty? Big draw with the driver
Most interesting thing about being a professional golfer? Getting paid to travel the world with my team to play golf
Stats
Has won four tournaments since turning pro in 2015
Played in the men’s golf competition at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and made the seven-man playoff vying for the bronze medal (eventually finishing T4)
Ranked as the top golfer from Colombia when he joined LIV Golf prior to the 2023 season
Defeated then-No. 1 world player Scottie Scheffler in singles match in 2022
Has won tournaments on three different tours
Recorded rounds of 60 in two different tournaments within a six-month span in 2021-22
Played collegiately at University of North Texas, winning the Conference USA Championship his senior season
STARTS AND FINISHES
Masters
Starts: 2
Best finish: T-19th (2020)
Top 10s: 0
Cuts made: 2
PGA Championship
Starts: 3
Best finish: T-55th (2022)
Top 10s: 0
Cuts made: 1
U.S. Open
Starts: 4
Best finish: T-14th (2022)
Top 10s: 0
Cuts made: 2
Open Championship
Starts: 23
Best finish: T-62nd (2022)
Top 10s: 0
Cuts made: 1