Harry Weetman

Harry Weetman (25 October 1920 Ã¢ÂÂ 19 July 1972) was an English professional golfer.

Professional career

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 winÃ¢ÂÂlossÃ¢ÂÂtie record, with both of his wins coming in singles matches. He captained the team in 1965.

Death

Weetman died in Redhill hospital on 19 July 1972 after being involved in a car accident on the Caterham bypass on 14 July.

Professional wins (20)

British PGA Circuit wins (16)

Other wins (4)

This list may be incomplete

1955 West of England Professional Championship
1957 German Open, West of England Professional Championship
1958 Southern Professional Championship

Results in major championships

Note: Weetman only played in the Masters Tournament and The Open Championship.<br />

NT = No tournament<br /> CUT = missed the half-way cut<br /> WD = Withdrew<br /> "T" indicates a tie for a place

Team appearances

Ryder Cup (representing Great Britain): 1951, 1953, 1955, 1957 (winners), 1959, 1961, 1963, 1965 (non-playing captain)
Canada Cup (representing England): 1953, 1954, 1956, 1960
Joy Cup (representing the British Isles): 1954 (winners), 1955 (winners), 1956 (winners), 1958 (winners)
Slazenger Trophy (representing Great Britain and Ireland): 1956 (winners)
AmateursÃ¢ÂÂProfessionals Match (representing the Professionals): 1958, 1959 (winners)