Eddie Polland

Edward Polland (born 10 June 1947) is a Northern Irish professional golfer.

Career

Polland was born in Newcastle, County Down.

In 1968, Polland turned professional. He won four times on the European Tour between 1973 and 1980. He played in the Ryder Cup in 1973.

After turning 50 he played on the European Seniors Tour, winning twice. He was third in the European Seniors Tour Order of Merit in 1998 and second in 1999.

Professional wins (11)

European Tour wins (4)

European Tour playoff record (0–1)

Other wins (5)

• 1970 Carroll's Irish Match Play Championship
• 1971 Parmeco Classic
• 1973 Irish Dunlop Tournament
• 1974 Irish PGA Championship
• 1975 Irish Dunlop Tournament

European Seniors Tour wins (2)

European Seniors Tour playoff record (0–3)

Playoff record

Senior PGA Tour playoff record (0–1)

Results in major championships

Note: Polland only played in The Open Championship.<br>

CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1974, 1977 and 1985 Open Championships)<br> "T" indicates a tie for a place

Team appearances

• Ryder Cup (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1973
• World Cup (representing Ireland): 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979
• Double Diamond International (representing Ireland): 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977
• Marlboro Nations' Cup (representing Ireland): 1973
• Sotogrande Match/Hennessy Cognac Cup (representing Great Britain and Ireland): 1974 (winners), 1976 (winners), 1978 (winners), 1980 (winners)
• Datsun International (representing Great Britain and Ireland): 1976
• Praia d'El Rey European Cup: 1998 (tie), 1999

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