Jaime Ortiz-Patiño
Bolivian art collector, European golf club owner and official, contract bridge official and Swiss player
About Jaime Ortiz-Patiño
Lived 1930 – 2013 (aged 82). Jaime Ortiz-Patiño was a Swiss bridge player, golfer, art collector and factory owner.
Jaime Ortiz-Patiño (20 June 1930 – 3 January 2013) was an art collector, golf course owner and former President of the World Bridge Federation.
Life
Ortiz-Patiño was born on 20 June 1930 in Paris. His father Jorge Ortiz-Linares was Ambassador of Bolivia to France and his mother Graziella Patiño was the daughter of Bolivian industrialist Simón Patiño.
In his youth, Ortiz-Patiño was educated at Le Rosey and competed in several tennis tournaments including the French Open.
He served as the final President of Patiño Mining Company until 1982. Golf Ortiz-Patino acquired Valderrama Golf Club in 1984. He took a lifelong interest in course maintenance and trained himself to the point where he oversaw day-to-day greenkeeping of Valderrama. In 1999, he received the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America’s Old Tom Morris Award, the maintenance industry’s highest honor.
Valderrama became a masterpiece and his legacy, ultimately hosting the 32nd Ryder Cup in 1997.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Jaime Ortiz-Patiño's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Jaime Ortiz-Patiño's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Jaime Ortiz-Patiño?
Bolivian art collector, European golf club owner and official, contract bridge official and Swiss player (1930-2013)
When was Jaime Ortiz-Patiño born?
Jaime Ortiz-Patiño was born on 20 June 1930 in Paris.
When did Jaime Ortiz-Patiño die?
Jaime Ortiz-Patiño died on 3 January 2013 in Marbella.
What was Jaime Ortiz-Patiño's occupation?
Jaime Ortiz-Patiño was a bridge player, golfer, art collector and factory owner.
What nationality was Jaime Ortiz-Patiño?
Jaime Ortiz-Patiño was Swiss.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Jaime Ortiz-Patiño
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jaime Ortiz-Patiño. https://biography.guide/jaime-ortiz-patino/
MLA: "Jaime Ortiz-Patiño." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jaime-ortiz-patino/.
Chicago: "Jaime Ortiz-Patiño." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jaime-ortiz-patino/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:32 UTC