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Eric Brown (golfer)

Eric Chalmers Brown (15 February 1925 – 6 March 1986) was a Scottish professional golfer and bar owner.

Early life

Brown was born in Edinburgh, Scotland. Aged fifteen months he moved to Bathgate, when his father George got a job as a technical-subjects teacher. Eric stayed in Stuart Terrace and played at the golf course across the road.

Professional career

Brown represented Great Britain in the Ryder Cup in 1953, 1955, 1957 and 1959 and had a 4–4–0 win–loss–half record. He won all of his four singles matches but lost his four foursomes matches. He topped the European Order of Merit in 1957. He was the non-playing captain of the British Ryder Cup teams in 1969 and 1971. He won the Scottish PGA Championship eight times between 1956 and 1968.

In 1974, he opened his own pub called Eric Brown's on Dalry Road in Edinburgh. The pub would become a fixture on the city's music scene and would host early performances from future top ten hitmakers like The Associates and The Thompson Twins on its small stage.

Personal life

In March 1986, Brown died of a stroke at his home in Edinburgh.

Amateur wins

This list may be incomplete.

Professional wins (27)

These lists may be incomplete.

Great Britain and Ireland wins (24)

European wins (3)

Results in major championships

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

CUT = missed the half-way cut<br /> WD = Withdrew<br /> "T" indicates a tie for a place

Team appearances

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