Harry Weetman
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Harry Weetman (25 October 1920 – 19 July 1972[1]) was an English professional golfer.[2]
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Harry Weetman | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Harry Weetman | ||
Born | (1920-10-25)25 October 1920 Oswestry, Shropshire | ||
Died | 19 July 1972(1972-07-19) (aged 51) Redhill, Surrey | ||
Sporting nationality | England | ||
Career | |||
Status | Professional | ||
Professional wins | 20 | ||
Best results in major championships | |||
Masters Tournament | T34: 1960 | ||
PGA Championship | DNP | ||
U.S. Open | DNP | ||
The Open Championship | T5: 1955 | ||
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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]