Harry_Weetman

Harry Weetman

Harry Weetman

English professional golfer

Harry Weetman (25 October 1920 – 19 July 1972[1]) was an English professional golfer.[2]

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Weetman won many tournaments on the British PGA circuit in the pre-European Tour era and won the Harry Vardon Trophy for lowest stroke average in 1952 and 1956. He finished in the top-10 at The Open Championship six times.

Weetman played in the Ryder Cup in 1951, 1953, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1961 and 1963 and had a 2-11-2 win–loss–tie record, with both of his wins coming in singles matches. He captained the team in 1965.

Weetman died in Redhill hospital on 19 July 1972 after being involved in a car accident on the Caterham bypass on 14 July.[3][4]

Professional wins (20)

Important wins (17)

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Other wins (3)

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  • 1955 West of England Professional Championship
  • 1957 West of England Professional Championship
  • 1958 Southern Professional Championship

Results in major championships

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Note: Weetman only played in the Masters Tournament and The Open Championship.

  Top 10
  Did not play

NT = No tournament
CUT = missed the half-way cut
WD = Withdrew
"T" indicates a tie for a place

Team appearances

  • Ryder Cup (representing Great Britain): 1951, 1953, 1955, 1957 (winners), 1959, 1961, 1963, 1965 (non-playing captain)
  • Canada Cup (representing England): 1953, 1954, 1956, 1960
  • Joy Cup (representing the British Isles): 1954 (winners), 1955 (winners), 1956 (winners), 1958 (winners)
  • Slazenger Trophy (representing Great Britain and Ireland): 1956 (winners)
  • Amateurs–Professionals Match (representing the Professionals): 1958, 1959 (winners)

References

  1. [1]
    "Mr Harry Weetman - Ryder Cup golfer" The Times, 20 July 1972; pg. 18; Issue 58535.
  2. [2]
    Alliss, Peter (1983). The Who's Who of Golf. Orbis Publishing. p. 222. ISBN 0-85613-520-8.
  3. [3]
    "Weetman badly hurt in smash". The Age. 18 July 1972. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
  4. [4]
    "Death of golfer Harry Weetman". Evening Times. 20 July 1972. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
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