Jack Busson Explained

Jack Busson
Fullname:John Joseph Busson
Birth Date:2 November 1910
Birth Place:Hinckley, Leicestershire
Death Place:Tadworth, Surrey
Status:Professional
Prowins:4
Masters:DNP
Usopen:DNP
Open:T4: 1938
Pga:DNP

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.[1]

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

Results in major championships

Note: Busson only played in The Open Championship.
NT = No tournament
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place

Team appearances

Notes and References

  1. News: The Times . 22 September 1934 . 4 . 'News of the World' tournament - Success of Busson.