Chris Hanson (golfer) explained

Chris Hanson
Fullname:Christopher Hanson
Birth Date:5 August 1985
Birth Place:Harrogate, England
Weight:83kg (183lb)
Residence:Huddersfield, England
Yearpro:2006
Tour:European Tour
Extour:Challenge Tour
PGA EuroPro Tour
Prowins:5
Masters:DNP
Usopen:DNP
Open:CUT: 2014
Pga:DNP
Award1:PGA EuroPro Tour
Order of Merit winner
Year1:2011

Christopher Hanson (born 5 August 1985) is an English professional golfer currently playing on the European Tour.

Satellite tour career

In 2011, Hanson won three times on the PGA EuroPro Tour and topped the Order of Merit (season money leader).[1] This top five finish earned him a spot on the Challenge Tour.

2014 season

Hanson qualified for the 2014 Open Championship, but missed the cut.[2]

2015 season

At 2015 European Tour qualifying school, Hanson was the last player to earn his 2016 Tour card.[3]

2016 season

In the 2016 season, he has played on the European Tour where he was the third day leader at the Trophée Hassan II.[4] [5]

In 2016, Hanson also played on the Challenge Tour where he finished tied for fourth at the Challenge de Madrid.[6]

Professional wins (5)

PGA EuroPro Tour wins (4)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runner-up
110 Aug 2006Bovey Castle Championship−3 (70-64-73=207)2 strokes Warren Bennett
217 Jun 2011Motocaddy Masters−10 (68-69-63=200)1 stroke Dale Marmion
31 Jul 2011Galgorm Castle Northern Ireland Open−14 (66-71-65=202)Playoff Graeme Clark
426 Aug 2011Network Veka Classic−15 (67-63-71=201)7 strokes Kevin Harper

Jamega Pro Golf Tour wins (1)

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Order of Merit 2015 HotelPlanner.com PGA Europro Tour . Europro.bluegolf.com . 7 May 2016.
  2. Web site: From Arabian Ranches to Hoylake: Chris Hanson on his Open Championship debut . Scott . Grayston . Sport360 . 25 July 2014 . 7 May 2016.
  3. News: Booth . Mel . Woodsome Hall golfer Chris Hanson from Huddersfield wins European Tour card and dedicates success to his late dad . The Huddersfield Daily Examiner . 19 November 2015 . 7 May 2016.
  4. Web site: Chris Hanson leads at Trophee Hassan II . Sportal . 7 May 2016.
  5. News: Chris Hanson carries narrow lead into final day in Rabat . The Irish Times . 7 May 2016 . 7 May 2016.
  6. News: Chris . Stratford . Yorkshire golf: Huddersfield's Chris Hanson buoyed in Madrid ahead of Morocco . The Yorkshire Post . 1 May 2016 . 7 May 2016.