John Garner (golfer) explained

John Garner
Fullname:John R. Garner
Birth Date:9 January 1947
Birth Place:Preston, Lancashire
Residence:Waitara, New Zealand
Yearpro:1963
Extour:European Tour
Prowins:3
Eurowins:1
Seneurowins:1
Otherwins:1
Masters:DNP
Usopen:DNP
Open:T11: 1974
Pga:DNP

John R. Garner (born 9 January 1947) is an English professional golfer.

During his playing career, Garner won one European Tour event, when he defeated Neil Coles in the final of the Benson & Hedges Match Play Championship in 1972. He didn't win again until 1998 at the Senior Tournament of Champions on the European Seniors Tour.

Garner was a member of the 1971 and 1973 Ryder Cup teams. He made just one appearance in 1971, teaming up with Neil Coles in a four-ball match against Frank Beard and J. C. Snead; the Americans won 2 and 1. Garner did not play a single match in 1973.

Garner is currently the teaching professional at the Manukorihi Golf Club in Taranaki, New Zealand.

Professional wins (3)

Other wins (1)

European Seniors Tour wins (1)

*Note: The 1998 Senior Tournament of Champions was shortened to 36 holes due to weather.

Results in major championships

Note: Garner only played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1968 and 1973 Open Championships)
"T" indicates a tie for a place

Team appearances

1971, 1973

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