Lloyd Saltman Explained

Lloyd Saltman
Birth Date:1985 9, df=yes
Birth Place:Edinburgh, Scotland
Residence:Edinburgh, Scotland
Yearpro:2007
Extour:European Tour
Prowins:2
Masters:DNP
Usopen:DNP
Open:T15: 2005
Pga:DNP

Lloyd Saltman (born 10 September 1985) is a Scottish professional golfer.

Early life and career

Saltman was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and is the grandson of former Hibernian goalkeeper Tommy Younger.[1] He had a successful career as an amateur golfer, with wins in several prestigious tournaments including the 2003 Scottish Boys' Championship, 2005 Brabazon Trophy, 2005 St Andrews Links Trophy, 2007 Irish Amateur Open Championship, 2007 Lytham Trophy, and the 2007 Scottish Champion of Champions. In 2005 he finished 15th in The Open Championship at St Andrews, to win the Silver Medal as the low amateur having finished one stroke ahead of Eric Ramsay.[1]

Saltman competed for Great Britain and Ireland in two Walker Cup matches, the first in 2005 and again in 2007. Shortly after his second appearance, he turned professional and attempted to qualify for the European Tour.[2] However he failed to progress to the final stage of the qualifying school and, with limited guaranteed playing opportunities in Europe, decided to try for his card on the Asian Tour. He finished 31st at the Asian Tour School at the end of 2007, to gain a place on the tour.[3] However, because of the reputation he built up as an amateur, Saltman received invitations to many European Tour and Challenge Tour events during 2008,[4] and played in just two tournaments on the Asian Tour, finishing in 17th place on his début in the SAIL Open.[5]

At the end of 2008, Saltman returned to the European Tour's qualifying school, and although he reached the final stage after coming through a seven-man playoff,[6] he missed out on winning a European Tour card meaning he would have another season on the Challenge Tour in 2009.

In July 2009 Saltman and his brother Elliot both qualified for the Open Championship at Turnberry, to become the first brothers to appear together in The Open since 1985, when Seve and Manuel Ballesteros both played.[7] After two years on the European Challenge Tour Saltman gained a full European Tour Card in December 2010 by finishing 11th in the Stage 3 of European Tour Qualifying School. His youngest brother Zack, is also a professional golfer.[8]

Amateur wins

Professional wins (2)

Hi5 Pro Tour wins (1)

Results in major championships

Note: Saltman only played in The Open Championship.
LA = Low amateur
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied

Team appearances

Amateur

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Saltman content with silver status . . 18 July 2005 . 3 August 2009 . London . Ken . Gaunt.
  2. Web site: Saltman sole Scot in Walker Cup team . . 7 August 2007 . 3 August 2009.
  3. Web site: Lloyd grabs Asian Tour card but Elliot misses out . . 17 December 2007 . 3 August 2009.
  4. Web site: Golfer Saltman survives Spain scare . . 10 November 2008 . 3 August 2009.
  5. Web site: Lloyd Saltman Delight at Asian Debut . . 27 February 2008 . 3 August 2009.
  6. Web site: Saltman seals spot in Tour school final . . 10 November 2008 . 3 August 2009.
  7. News: Scottish brothers gain Open entry . . 7 July 2009 . 3 August 2009.
  8. Web site: Youngest Saltman follows on into the professional ranks . . 19 January 2009 . 3 August 2009.
  9. Web site: European Boys' Team Championship – European Golf Association . 22 January 2023.
  10. Web site: EGA Events, Results, European Team Championships, European Youths' Team Championship. European Golf Association . 3 January 2023.

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