Blaxnit (Ulster) Tournament Explained

Blaxnit (Ulster) Tournament
Location:Northern Ireland
Establishment:1963
Final Year:1967
Final Champion:Hugh Boyle

The Blaxnit (Ulster) Tournament was a golf tournament played in Northern Ireland from 1963 to 1967. The event was sponsored by Blaxnit, a local manufacturer of socks and tights.

Winners

Year Winner Country Venue Score Margin
of victory
Runner-up Winner's
share (£)
Ref
1963 269 7 strokes [1]
1964 277 Playoff 400 [2]
1965 align=center colspan=8No tournament
1966 284 5 strokes [3]
1967 276 2 strokes 500 [4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Weetman Wins by Seven Strokes . . 17 July 1963 . 9.
  2. News: Martin Wins £400 Blaxnit Prize . . 7 August 1964 . 6.
  3. News: Five Shot Win for Jacklin . . 30 May 1966 . 4.
  4. News: Another Success for Boyle . . 29 May 1967 . 4.