If not a golfer, would be in the public relations field.

Biggest thrill in golf was walking up the 18th fairway en route to his 2013 Argentine Open win.

Favorite course played is Teeth of the Dog in the Dominican Republic.

Other favorites include "The Butler," Carlos Vives, Roger Federer, Italian and seafood and New York, Chicago and Miami.

Dream foursome would feature his dad, his brother and Jack Nicklaus.

Bucket list includes visits to the Middle East and Asia.

Attended High School at the Colegio José Joaquín Casas in Bogota.

His late grandfather Vicente Falaschini was an Argentine professional from Mar del Plata who moved to Colombia in 1957. Mr. Falaschini was also a golf course designer and Marcelo's first golf instructor. Says that his grandfather would have been extremely proud to see him win the 2013 Argentine Open.

His uncle Iván Rengifo represented Colombia seven times in the World Cup and won many tournaments as a professional in Colombia and abroad.

His favorite professional teams are Real Madrid, the Miami Heat and Colombian soccer's Santa Fe.

He just started a restaurant in Bogota with his parents and brother called Mollie's.

His favorite book is John Carlin's "Playing the Enemy."

Tiger Woods is his favorite athlete.

His favorite charity is the Fundación Mateo Rozo Rengifo, a foundation his family created to honor his brother Mateo, who passed away in 2001.

Has another brother, Sebastián.