Stuart Macdonald emerged victorious at the Diners Club Peru Open on Sunday, clinching the title with a 1-under 71 in the final round. This marked his second career PGA TOUR-sanctioned win at Los Inkas Golf Club, propelling him to the No. 3 spot in the Fortinet Cup season-long standings.
Notably, Macdonald had previously tasted success in Peru as an amateur, winning the 29th Lima Golf Club International Amateur Championship in 2017. He now holds the distinction of being the first Canadian to win the Diners Club Peru Open since it gained PGA TOUR Sanctioned status in 2012.
Before his recent triumph in 2024, Macdonald had displayed remarkable consistency on the PGA TOUR Latinoamerica circuit in 2023. Across eight starts, he never missed a cut and ended outside the top-25 only once, including a commendable T14 finish at the 2023 Diners Club Peru Open.
Macdonald seamlessly transitioned his form to PGA TOUR Canada in 2023, securing three top-20 finishes in six starts and registering just one missed cut. His standout performance came at the 2023 Commissionaires Ottawa Open, where he claimed his first PGA TOUR-sanctioned victory in a playoff against Devon Bling and Luke Schniederjans. Additionally, Macdonald notched a T2 finish at the 2023 Windsor Championship.
Prior to embarking on his professional career in 2017, Macdonald shone at Purdue University from 2012-2016. He concluded his collegiate journey with the 14th best scoring average in Purdue program history and ranked fourth on the team in top-10 finishes during his senior year.
Fans can look forward to seeing Macdonald in action at the upcoming Kia Open, the fifth event of the Latin America Swing, scheduled to take place at the Quito Tenis y Golf Club in Quito, Ecuador from May 2-5.
Securing the win with your Dad right beside you on the bag.
Nothing like it ❤️ pic.twitter.com/qtvuwJxOQL— PGA TOUR Americas (@PGATOURAmericas) April 28, 2024
