Gaby Lopez is a professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour. Lopez is one of the best golfers from Mexico, having won three LPGA titles and represented her country in two Olympic Games. She recently finished T28 at the Chevron Championship, the first major of the 2023 season.
Early Life
Gaby Lopez was born on November 9, 1993, in Mexico City, Mexico. When she was five years old, she began playing golf. She eventually relocated to Monterrey and enrolled in the American School Foundation of Monterrey. The Callaway Junior World, the Mayakoba Junior Classic, and the Campeonato Nacional Infantil/Juvenil are just a few of the junior competitions that Lopez won both in Mexico and overseas.
Lopez played college golf at the University of Arkansas, where she won three events and was a first-team All-American in 2015. Additionally, Lopez came in second place overall in the 2015 NCAA Division I Championship after falling to Emma Talley in a playoff. She also participated in the 2010 and 2014 Espirito Santo Trophy matches for the Mexican squad.
Gaby Lopez Career
Lopez turned professional in 2015 after graduating from Arkansas with a degree in communication. She qualified on the LPGA Tour in December 2015 by placing T10 at the Final Qualifying Tournament. Lopez made her LPGA debut in 2016 and tied for 11th at the U.S. Women’s Open, her first top-10 result.
Lopez won her first LPGA title at the Blue Bay LPGA in November 2018. In a seven-hole playoff against Nasa Hataoka and Inbee Park, Lopez won her second championship at the Diamond Resorts Tournament of Champions in January 2020. In September 2022, Lopez defeated Megan Khang to win the Dana Open for the third time.
Lopez has also represented Mexico in two Olympic Games, finishing 31st in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 and 23rd in Tokyo in 2020. Lopez has also appeared on various media outlets, such as Golf Channel, Golf Digest, and Golfweek, to share her story and promote golf in Mexico.
Gaby Lopez Biography |
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Real Name | Maria Gabriela López Butron |
Birth Date | 9 November 1993 |
Age (as of 2023) | 29 Years |
Birth Place | Mexico City, Mexico |
Profession | Golfer |
College | University of Arkansas |
Qualification | Graduate |
Physical Statistics |
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Height | in feet inches – 5’ 6” – in Centimeters – 168 cm |
Weight | in Kilograms – 58 kg – in Pounds – 127 lbs |
Hair Color | Brown |
Eye Color | Brown |
Family |
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Father | – |
Mother | – |
Sister | – |
Brother | – |
Relationship Status |
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Marital Status | Married |
Affair | No |
Who is her boyfriend? | Santiago Carranza |
Personal Life
Gaby Lopez is in a relationship with Santiago Carranza, who is also a golfer. The couple has been dating for more than three years, and they seem to be quite happy and supportive of one another. They have a lot of friends and followers on social media, where they frequently post pictures and videos of their romantic moments.
Social Media
Lopez is active on social media, especially on Instagram and Twitter, where she posts photos and videos of herself, her family, and her golfing adventures. As well as promoting numerous causes and organizations, Lopez also utilizes her platforms to express joy and thankfulness.
Gaby Lopez Net Worth
Lopez’s net worth is estimated to be around $2 million. She has earned over $2.8 million from her LPGA career and also has endorsement deals with Titleist, FootJoy, and Maui Jim.