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Valentín Barrios González (born 7 April 1942) is a Spanish professional golfer. He won the 1971 Madrid Open, the 1972 Algarve Open and was one of the winning pair in the 1972 Marlboro Nations' Cup. He represented Spain three times in the World Cup.
Golf career
Barrios was runner-up in the 1963 Open de España, but he was at his best from about 1969 to 1974. He was runner-up in the 1970 Italian BP Open, the 1970 German Open and won the 1971 Madrid Open and the 1972 Algarve Open. Partnered with Ángel Gallardo and representing Spain, they won the 1972 Marlboro Nations' Cup, beating the Welsh pair of Brian Huggett and David Vaughan in the final. He also won the 1973 Lancia D'Oro invitation tournament at Biella Golf Club near Magnano, Italy.
Barrios played on the European Tour in the 1970s. He never won a European Tour event but was runner-up three times, in the 1972 Spanish Open, 1972 Italian Open and the 1974 Madrid Open. He twice lost in a playoff, at the third playoff hole against Antonio Garrido in the 1972 Spanish Open and at the first playoff hole at the 1974 Madrid Open.
Tournament wins (3)
- 1971 Madrid Open
- 1972 Algarve Open
- 1973 Lancia d'Oro (Italy)
Playoff record
European Tour playoff record (0–2)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1972 | Spanish Open |  Antonio Garrido | Lost to birdie on third extra hole |
| 2 | 1974 | Madrid Open | Manuel Piñero | Lost to birdie on first extra hole |
Results in major championships
| Tournament | 1969 | 1970 | 1971 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Open Championship | CUT | CUT | T49 |
Note: Barrios only played in the Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
Team appearances
- World Cup (representing Spain): 1966, 1972, 1973
- Double Diamond International (representing Continental Europe): 1972
- Marlboro Nations' Cup (representing Spain): 1972 (winners), 1973
- Hennessy Cognac Cup (representing Continent of Europe): 1974