Harry Bentley (golfer) explained

Harry Bentley
Fullname:Harry Geoffrey Bentley
Birth Date:13 October 1907
Birth Place:Manchester, England
Death Place:Paris, France
Status:Amateur
Masters:DNP
Usopen:DNP
Open:T39: 1932[1]
Pga:DNP

Harry Geoffrey Bentley (13 October 1907 – 17 October 1991) was an English international amateur golfer. He won the open national amateur championships of England, France, Germany and Italy and represented Great Britain and Ireland in the Walker Cup on three occasions, including the first winning team, in 1938. He also finished as the leading amateur in the French, Belgian and Czechoslovakian open championships, and was runner-up in several national amateur championships.[2]

Bentley was born in Manchester on 13 October 1907, and was a member of Hesketh Golf Club, along with his brother Arnold, who was also a successful amateur golfer. He died in Paris in October 1991, at the age of 84.[2]

Tournament wins

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Team appearances

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Harry Bentley . Fore Majors . 10 March 2024.
  2. News: Nelson's Column . 10 March 2024 . Southport Visiter . 25 October 1991 . 83.
  3. Book: Huggins . Percy . The Golfer's Handbook . 1973 . 361 .