Harry Weetman

Golfer

1920 – 1972

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Who was Harry Weetman?

Harry Weetman was an English professional golfer.

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 in 1972 after being involved in a car accident on the Caterham bypass.

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Born
1920
Oswestry
Profession
Died
Jul 19, 1972
Redhill

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on July 23, 2013

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