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Professional golfer
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27 June 1985
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Rick Kulacz (born 27 June 1985) is an Australian professional golfer.
Kulacz turned professional in 2007 and has played on the PGA Tour of Australasia, Asian Tour, and European Tour. He has won twice on the Asian Tour. He obtained full playing rights on the European Tour via the 2009 Qualifying School, where he sunk a putt in excess of 50 feet on his final hole of regulation play to gain full playing rights by 1 stroke.
Kulacz qualified for the 2011 Open Championship in dramatic fashion by taking the third and final spot in the Australasia International Qualifier in a playoff against Stephen Leaney at Kingston Heath Golf Club, Melbourne, Australia.
Amateur wins (2)
- 2001 Australian Boys' Amateur
- 2007 Scratch Players Championship
Professional wins (3)
Asian Tour wins (2)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory |
Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 Aug 2008 | Brunei Open | −13 (68-66-67-70=271) | Playoff | Lu Wen-teh |
| 2 | 8 Aug 2009 | Worldwide Holdings Selangor Masters | −11 (68-71-71-63=273) | 1 stroke | Kiradech Aphibarnrat |
Asian Tour playoff record (1−0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2008 | Brunei Open | Lu Wen-teh | Won with birdie on first extra hole |
Other wins (1)
- 2006 New South Wales Open (as an amateur)
Team appearances
Amateur
- Nomura Cup (representing Australia): 2007 (winners)