Daniel Vancsik

Daniel "Colo" Vancsik (born 7 January 1977) is an Argentine politician and former professional golfer. He won twice on the European Tour.

Since 2023, he has been a member of the Argentine Chamber of Deputies elected in Misiones Province for the Party of Social Concord, sitting in the "Federal Innovation" bloc.

Early life
Vancsik was born in Posadas, Argentina. He started playing the game when he was 12 at the Tacuru Club in Posadas-Misiones-Argentina.

Professional career
Vancsik turned professional in 1997 and has played in Europe since 2003, initially on the second tier Challenge Tour, on which he won three tournaments, and later on the main European Tour. His collected his first win on the European Tour at the 2007 Madeira Islands Open BPI.

In May 2009, he won the BMW Italian Open in Turin, beating John Daly, Raphaël Jacquelin and Robert Rock by six shots.

Challenge Tour wins (3)
1Co-sanctioned by the Tour de las Américas

Challenge Tour playoff record (1–0)

Tour de las Américas wins (2)
1Co-sanctioned by the Challenge Tour

Other wins (5)

 * 2000 Pinamar Open (Arg), Rio Cuarto Open (Arg)
 * 2003 Viña del Mar Open (Arg)
 * 2006 Carilo Open (Arg)
 * 2009 Juan Jose Galli Cup (Arg) (with Joaquín Estévez)

Results in World Golf Championships
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