Ted Ray (golfer)
English professional golfer (1877–1943) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Edward Rivers John Ray (6 April 1877 – 26 August 1943)[1] was a British professional golfer, one of the leading players of the first quarter of the 20th century. He won two major championships, the Open Championship in 1912 and the U.S. Open in 1920, and contended in many others. He was captain of the British team in the inaugural Ryder Cup, in 1927.[2]
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Ted Ray | |
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Personal information | |
Full name | Edward Rivers J. Ray |
Nickname | Ted |
Born | (1877-04-06)6 April 1877 Jersey |
Died | 26 August 1943(1943-08-26) (aged 66) Watford, England |
Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
Weight | 220 lb (100 kg; 16 st) |
Sporting nationality | Jersey |
Career | |
Turned professional | c. 1895 |
Professional wins | 46 |
Best results in major championships (wins: 2) | |
Masters Tournament | DNP |
PGA Championship | DNP |
U.S. Open | Won: 1920 |
The Open Championship | Won: 1912 |
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