John Morgan

Who was John Morgan?

John Morgan was an English professional golfer who competed on the European Tour in the 1970s and 80s.

Morgan was born in Oxford. For much of his career, he was also the club professional at Royal Liverpool, one of only a few touring professionals still to maintain a club role at that time. He won only one tournament on the European Tour, the 1986 Jersey Open, when he overcame Peter Fowler in a play-off. During the 1970s and 1980s he also competed in Africa on the Safari Circuit, where he won five times, including the Nigerian Open and the Ivory Coast Open.

After turning 50, Morgan played on the European Seniors Tour and the Champions Tour. He won the John Jacobs Trophy in 1994, and was runner up in 1995 and 1996. He won eight European Seniors Tour tournaments including the PGA Seniors Championship twice.

Morgan died of a brain tumour at the age of 62. He left behind a wife and four children.