Chris Hanson (golfer)
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Full nameChristopher Hanson
Born5 August 1985
Harrogate, England
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight83 kg (183 lb; 13.1 st)
| Chris Hanson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Christopher Hanson | ||
| Born | 5 August 1985 Harrogate, England | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb; 13.1 st) | ||
| Sporting nationality |  England | ||
| Residence | Huddersfield, England | ||
| Career | |||
| Turned professional | 2006 | ||
| Current tour | European Tour | ||
| Former tours | Challenge Tour PGA EuroPro Tour | ||
| Professional wins | 5 | ||
| Best results in major championships | |||
| Masters Tournament | DNP | ||
| PGA Championship | DNP | ||
| U.S. Open | DNP | ||
| The Open Championship | CUT: 2014 | ||
| Achievements and awards | |||
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Christopher Hanson (born 5 August 1985) is an English professional golfer currently playing on the European Tour.
In 2011, Hanson won three times on the PGA EuroPro Tour and topped the Order of Merit (season money leader).[1] This top five finish earned him a spot on the Challenge Tour.
2014 season
Hanson qualified for the 2014 Open Championship, but missed the cut.[2]
2015 season
At 2015 European Tour qualifying school, Hanson was the last player to earn his 2016 Tour card.[3]
2016 season
In the 2016 season, he has played on the European Tour where he was the third day leader at the Trophée Hassan II.[4][5]
In 2016, Hanson also played on the Challenge Tour where he finished tied for fourth at the Challenge de Madrid.[6]
Professional wins (5)
PGA EuroPro Tour wins (4)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 Aug 2006 | Bovey Castle Championship | −3 (70-64-73=207) | 2 strokes | Warren Bennett |
| 2 | 17 Jun 2011 | Motocaddy Masters | −10 (68-69-63=200) | 1 stroke | Dale Marmion |
| 3 | 1 Jul 2011 | Galgorm Castle Northern Ireland Open | −14 (66-71-65=202) | Playoff | Graeme Clark |
| 4 | 26 Aug 2011 | Network Veka Classic | −15 (67-63-71=201) | 7 strokes | Kevin Harper |
Jamega Pro Golf Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 Apr 2013 | Mill Green | −12 (65-67=132) | 3 strokes | Warren Bennett |