Dick Burton
Name:
Richard "Dick" BurtonCountry:
ScotlandLived:
[1907-1974]. Born on Oct 11, 1907 in Darwen, nr Blackburn, Lancs. Died on Jan 30, 1974 Kingston upon Thames, Greater London (aged 66).Original/Home Club:
Darwen GCOccupation:
Professional golfer; golf instructor and writer.Turned Pro:
1929MAJORS (1): The Open (1939). Several wins on the British professional circuit.
Burton won the 1939 edition of The Open Championship, which, due to the Second World War, was not played again until 1946. This allowed Burton to set an unlikely record, holding the Championship title for the longest period of time ... six years. In 1946, as defending champion, he finished 12th, 12 shots behind winner Sam Snead.
Europe
Silvertown Co.
Played as the Silver King Tournament. Second-placed and defending champion Charlie Ward (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Burton (Eng). [High course, Moor Park GC, Rickmansworth, Herts].
Europe
Daily Mail
Played as the Daily Mail £500 Tournament (for the last time until 1945, due to WW2). Second-placed and defending champion Henry Cotton (Eng) finished 1 shot behind Burton (Eng). [East course, Sundridge Park GC, nr Bromley, Kent].
Majors
R&A
The Open Championship (74th) (July 5-7). Second-placed Johnny Bulla (USA) finished 2 shots behind Burton (Eng), who became the player to hold the famous Claret Jug for the longest period of time - seven years. Due to World War II, The Open was not played again until 1946. [The Old Course, St Andrews, Fife].
Europe
Dunlop
Played as the Dunlop-Southport £1600 Tournament. Second-placed Charles Whitcomb (Eng) finished 3 shots behind Burton (Eng). [Hesketh GC, Southport, Merseyside].
Europe
Yorkshire Eve. News
Played as the Yorkshire Evening News £750 Tournament (June 11-13). Dick Burton (Eng) beat A.G. Matthews (Eng) 3 and 2 in the final. Burton recovered from being four down after the first 18 holes in the 36-hole final. [Temple Newsam GC, Leeds, West Yorkshire].
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Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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