William Breck Torrance Explained

William Breck Torrance
Birth Date:	1888
Birth Place:	Edinburgh, Scotland
Death Date:	25 July 1956 (aged 67)
Death Place:	Edinburgh, Scotland
Status:	Amateur
Masters:	DNP
Usopen:	DNP
Open:	T10: 1927
Pga:	DNP

William Breck Torrance (1888 – 25 July 1956) was a Scottish amateur golfer who played in the early 20th century. Torrance's best performance came in the 1927 Open Championship when he tied for tenth place.^[1] His younger brother, Tony, was also a noted amateur golfer.

Early life

Torrance was born in Edinburgh in 1888.

1927 Open Championship

The 1927 Open Championship was the 62nd Open Championship, held 13–15 July at the Old Course at St Andrews in St Andrews, Scotland. Amateur Bobby Jones successfully defended the title with a dominating six stroke victory, the second of his three victories at the Open Championship.

Death

Torrance died suddenly at his home in Edinburgh on 25 July 1956.^[2]

Team appearances

• Walker Cup (representing Great Britain): 1922
• England–Scotland Amateur Match (representing Scotland): 1922 (winners), 1923 (winners), 1924, 1926, 1927 (tie), 1928, 1930
• Ireland–Scotland Amateur Match (representing Scotland): 1928 (winners), 1929 (winners), 1930 (tie)

Notes and References

1. Book: Brenner, Morgan G. . The Majors of Golf: Complete Results of the Open, the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship and the Masters, 1860-2008 . 1 . 2009 . McFarland . 978-0-7864-3360-5.
2. News: Death of noted golfer – Mr W B Torrance . . 7 . 26 July 1956.