Nico Echavarria Bio
Nicolás Echavarría Botero (born 4 August 1994) is a Colombian professional golfer who competes on the PGA Tour. A native of Medellín, Colombia, he turned professional in 2017 and rose through the PGA Tour Latinoamérica and the Korn Ferry Tour before earning his PGA Tour card. He is best known for his breakthrough victory at the 2023 Puerto Rico Open during his rookie season, a win that announced his arrival on the United States-based circuit.
Standing 183 centimeters tall and currently residing in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, Echavarría represents a growing wave of South American talent on the PGA Tour. He combines a steady temperament with strong ball-striking and has continued to add to his résumé with additional victories in subsequent seasons.
Early Life and Background
Nicolás Echavarría Botero was born on 4 August 1994 in Medellín, Colombia, the city that produced several of Colombia’s most accomplished golfers. Growing up in a country with a passionate but developing golf culture, he was introduced to the game at a young age and quickly gravitated toward competitive play. His family nurtured his interest in the sport, with the game becoming a central part of his early years.
Echavarría honed his skills on courses around Antioquia before pursuing a collegiate career in the United States. He attended the University of Arkansas from 2013 to 2017, where he competed for the Razorbacks golf program. During this period, he also represented Colombia on the international stage, including playing in the 2016 Eisenhower Trophy, an experience that helped prepare him for the demands of professional golf.
Path to Professional Golf
After completing his collegiate career at Arkansas, Echavarría turned professional in February 2017. He made his first professional start later that month at the Avianca Colombia Open, beginning a steady climb through the developmental tours. His early professional schedule focused primarily on regional circuits in Latin America.
During the 2018 PGA Tour Latinoamérica season, Echavarría posted two victories and finished second on the Order of Merit. Those results secured him a spot on the 2019 Korn Ferry Tour, the official pathway to the PGA Tour. Over the next several seasons he gained valuable experience on the Korn Ferry Tour, eventually qualifying for the PGA Tour through the 2022 Korn Ferry Tour Finals and earning full status for the 2022–23 season.
Nico Echavarria Career
Early Career (2017–2021)
Echavarría’s first full season as a professional came in 2018, when he competed on the PGA Tour Latinoamérica. He won twice that year, a performance that placed him second on the season-long Order of Merit and guaranteed playing opportunities on the Korn Ferry Tour.
On the Korn Ferry Tour, he continued to develop his game and adjust to the rigors of full-season professional golf. Steady progress through the 2019, 2020, and 2021 seasons positioned him for a chance at a PGA Tour card.
Korn Ferry Tour Breakthrough (2022)
In 2022, Echavarría played a strong season on the Korn Ferry Tour and entered the Korn Ferry Tour Finals with an opportunity to earn a PGA Tour card. He finished inside the qualifying positions during the Finals series, earning full PGA Tour status for the 2022–23 season and setting the stage for his rookie year on golf’s premier United States circuit.
PGA Tour Breakthrough (2023–Present)
Echavarría made his PGA Tour impact immediately as a rookie. In March 2023, he won the Puerto Rico Open, finishing the tournament at 21-under-par and holding off Akshay Bhatia by two shots. The victory was the first PGA Tour title of his career and one of the most memorable moments for a Colombian golfer in recent years.
In October 2024, he added a second PGA Tour title at the Zozo Championship in Japan, confirming that his rookie success was no fluke. On 9 April 2025, Echavarría won the Masters Tournament Par 3 Contest at Augusta National, posting five-under-par for nine holes and prevailing in a sudden-death playoff against J. J. Spaun. The Par 3 Contest victory added another high-profile achievement to his growing résumé.
Notable Events and Milestones
Beyond his individual victories, Echavarría has represented Colombia in team competition, including amateur appearances such as the 2016 Eisenhower Trophy. His wins at the Puerto Rico Open and the Zozo Championship bookend a successful opening stretch on the PGA Tour, and his Masters Par 3 Contest title has become one of the most talked-about achievements of his early career.
Nico Echavarria Career Wins
Nicolás Echavarría Botero has compiled six verified professional victories across multiple tours. His wins span the PGA Tour Latinoamérica, the Korn Ferry Tour pathway, and the PGA Tour itself, including his landmark rookie-season win at the 2023 Puerto Rico Open and a second PGA Tour title at the 2024 Zozo Championship.
PGA Tour Highlights
Echavarría has won twice on the PGA Tour. His first victory came at the 2023 Puerto Rico Open, where a closing 21-under-par total gave him a two-shot win. His second PGA Tour title arrived at the 2024 Zozo Championship in Japan. He also captured the Masters Tournament Par 3 Contest in 2025 in a sudden-death playoff.
Other Wins and Performances
Echavarría won twice during the 2018 PGA Tour Latinoamérica season, results that helped him earn a Korn Ferry Tour card and begin his ascent toward the PGA Tour.
Nico Echavarria Family
Family Background and Golf Lineage
Golf runs in the Echavarría family. His brother, Andrés Echavarría, is also a professional golfer, giving the brothers a shared connection to the competitive game and a mutual understanding of the demands of a tour career.
Personal Life
Nicolás Echavarría Botero resides in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, a popular home base for PGA Tour professionals. He continues to represent Colombia in international competition while competing regularly on the PGA Tour.
2025 Season Performance
The 2025 PGA Tour season has already produced one of the signature highlights of Echavarría’s career. On 9 April 2025, he won the Masters Tournament Par 3 Contest at Augusta National, finishing nine holes at five under par and winning a sudden-death playoff against J. J. Spaun. The victory underscored his comfort in high-profile events and his steady performance under pressure.
Building on the momentum of his 2023 Puerto Rico Open and 2024 Zozo Championship titles, Echavarría entered 2025 with full PGA Tour status and confidence in his game. His track record of winning early in his career suggests he will remain a contender in the season’s biggest events.
Looking ahead, Echavarría’s focus remains on contending in major championships and adding to his PGA Tour victory total, while continuing to fly the flag for Colombian golf on the international stage.