Jack Busson

John Joseph Busson (2 November 1910 – 1 February 1989) was an English professional golfer. He played in the 1935 Ryder Cup.

He was a professional at Huddersfield and then at Pannal, Harrogate. In 1934, at the age of 23 he won the News of the World Match Play £1,040 tournament at Walton Heath. He beat Charles Whitcombe 2 up in the final and took the first prize of £300 and a large gold medal.

His older brother, Harry Busson (1907–1993), was also a professional golfer and was a well-known club maker.

Professional wins

this list may be incomplete

• 1934 Leeds Cup, News of the World Match Play
• 1935 Malden Invitation Tournament
• 1938 Leeds Cup

Results in major championships

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

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

Team appearances

• Ryder Cup (representing Great Britain): 1935
• England–Scotland Professional Match (representing England): 1934 (winners), 1935 (winners), 1936 (winners), 1937 (winners)

References