Bill Davies (golfer)
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England| Bill Davies | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | William Henry Davies |
| Born | c. 1892 Hoylake, Cheshire, England |
| Died | 25 October 1967 (aged 75) Moreton, Cheshire, England |
| Sporting nationality | England |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Professional wins | 7 |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | T29: 1931 |
| The Open Championship | T6: 1925 |
William Henry Davies (c. 1892 – 25 October 1967) was an English professional golfer. He finished in the top 10 in the Open Championship four times. He played in the 1931 and 1933 Ryder Cups.
Prior to World War I, Davies was professional at Hooton Park Golf Club.[1] He entered the 1913 Open Championship at Hoylake but failed to qualify.[2] In September that year, he reached the final stages of the News of the World Matchplay, finishing 5th in the northern section qualifying,[3] although he lost 2&1 to Fred Leach in the first round.[4] He won £5 for reaching the final stage.
In 1914 he won the 6th Liverpool and District Professional Championship at Leasowe Golf Club. He tied with H Cadwell on 148 but won the playoff the following day 147 to 150, winning £10 and a gold medal.[5][6]
During the war he was in the Denbighshire Hussars.
After the war, he was professional at Bromborough Golf Club and then at Prenton Golf Club from 1924. In 1928 he became professional at Wallasey Golf Club in succession to Bob Kirk, Jr.[7] He remained there until his retirement in 1964. He died on 25 October 1967 at Moreton, Cheshire.[8][9]
Professional wins
- 1914 Liverpool and District Professional Championship
- 1928 Ryder Tournament (joint winner with Abe Mitchell)
- 1931 Leeds Cup, Northern Professional Championship
- 1933 Dunlop-Southport Tournament
- 1935 Northern Professional Championship
- 1939 Leeds Cup
