From left to right: Martín Ramírez, Nicolás Echavarría and Mariana Beltrán.
Photo: Nico Open 2025
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The Llanogrande country club, in Rionegro (Antioquia), was the scene of the third edition of the Nico Open 2025, a tournament that had as great protagonists the Colombians Martín Ramírez and Mariana Beltrán, champions in the male and female branches, respectively.
The contest was played for three days and was attended by its host and international figure, the Antioquia Nicolás Echavarría, who currently competes in the PGA Tour, tour in which he has achieved two victories since his arrival in 2023.
Martín Ramírez showed solidity from the start, leading the first two days. However, the definition extended to a tiebreaker against the Bolivian Vicente Quiroga, who forced the playoff thanks to a great comeback in the final stretch.
In the decisive hole, Ramírez packed a Birdie, while Quiroga could not overcome the obstacle of water at his exit, closing with a bogey. With this play, the Colombian golfer became champion for the joy of the Antioquia public.
In the female branch, Mariana Beltrán confirmed her favoritism after two solid initial rounds. Although the Bolivian Mara Dajer shortened the difference in the last day, the Santander kept calm, controlled the moments of pressure and took the title.
Host Echavarría celebrated the double local victory. “I am happy that two Colombians have won the tournament. The weather helped us and we had three great days of golf. This tournament continues to demonstrate that it is one of the best events in the region,” he said.
Echavarría will return in the next few days to the United States, where he will begin his preparation for the final part of the PGA Tour season, with challenges such as the defense of the Championship Zozo title in Japan and participation in tournaments in Mexico.
The Nico Open is an event that is part of the AJGA (American Junior Golf Association), which opens the doors to region players such as South America to enter the radar of the universities of the United States, where they can aspire to obtain university scholarships.
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