Gor-Ray Under-24 Championship Explained

The Gor-Ray Under-24 Championship was a golf tournament on the British PGA Circuit that was played in 1968 and 1969. The 1968 event was played over 72 holes but this was reduced to 54 holes in 1969. Total prize money was £1,250. It was played at Hartsbourne Golf Club and replaced the Gor-Ray Cup which had been restricted to assistants.

Winners

Year Winner Country Score Margin
of victory
Runner-up Winner's
share (£)
Ref
1968 286 1 stroke 300 [1]
1969 213 1 stroke 300 [2]

Oosterhuis was not eligible for prize money in 1969 as he was serving a six-month probationary period as a new PGA member.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Defoy's one shot win in Gor-Ray tournament . . 17 May 1968 . 8.
  2. News: Eagle 2 paves way for Job's splendid victory . . 25 April 1969 . 17.