Brian Huggett

Brian Huggett

Welsh professional golfer (1936–2024)

Died aged 87ScorpioUnited Kingdom

Biography

Brian George Charles Huggett, (18 November 1936 − 22 September 2024) was a Welsh professional golfer. He won 16 events on the European circuit between 1962 and 1978, including two after the formal start of the European Tour in 1972. In 1968 he won the Harry Vardon Trophy for leading the Order of Merit and he was in third place in 1969, 1970 and 1972. He won 10 times on the European Seniors Tour between 1992 and 2000, including the 1998 Senior British Open.

Huggett played six times for Great Britain and Ireland in the Ryder Cup between 1963 and 1975 and had a 9–10–6 win–loss–half record, despite never being on a winning team. He was also the Great Britain & Ireland's non-playing captain in 1977. He represented Wales nine times in the World Cup between 1963 and 1979. He played in the Open Championship 19 successive times between 1961 and 1979, finishing tied for third place in 1962 and joint runner-up in 1965.

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Career highlights

Teams

  • European Ryder Cup team

Awards & honours (1)

  • Member of the Order of the British Empire

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Brian Huggett died on September 22, 2024 at the age of 87.
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Brian Huggett was born on November 18, 1936.
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Brian Huggett was born in Porthcawl.
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Brian Huggett's zodiac sign is Scorpio.
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Brian Huggett is a citizen of United Kingdom.
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