Rafael Cabrera Bello
A career of sustained consistency
Rafa Cabrera Bello is a Spanish professional golfer known for his consistency and tenacity who has made his mark on the DP World Tour.
Resilient competitor
Rafa Cabrera Bello turned professional in 2005 and in the years that followed he established himself as a leading player on the DP World Tour.
He has claimed four titles, including the prestigious Scottish Open, a part of the Rolex Series, in 2017, and the Open de España four years later.
Seasoned professional
Rafa Cabrera Bello’s golf journey began in the Canary Islands, Spain, where he developed his skill and passion for the game.
He turned professional by ensuring a place on the European Challenge Tour and worked his way onto the DP World Tour, securing his first victory at that level at the 2009 Austrian Golf Open.
Cabrera Bello’s career highlights include winning the Dubai Desert Classic in 2012 and the Scottish Open five years later. Building on that victory at the Rolex Series event held at Dundonald Links in Ayrshire in 2017, the following week he finished tied for fourth at The Open, his best result to date at any of golf’s four majors. His victory in his home country of Spain at the Open de España in 2021 further demonstrated his enduring competitiveness and ability to perform under pressure.
He represented Spain at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, finishing tied for fifth, an achievement that underscored his lofty status in world golf.
Cabrera Bello’s consistent performances have also earned him two top-10 finishes in major championships, demonstrating his ability to compete at the highest level.
Rafa Cabrera Bello became a Rolex Testimonee in 2018.
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