George Buckle

George Russell Buckle (1886 – 10 April 1957)^[1] was an English professional golfer. He was the son of William Buckle, who was the professional at Church Stretton from 1900 to 1911.^[2]

Full nameGeorge Russell Buckle

Born1886

Nutfield, Surrey, England

Died10 April 1957 (aged 71)

Solihull, Warwickshire, England

Sporting nationality England

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George Buckle
Personal information
Full name	George Russell Buckle
Born	1886 Nutfield, Surrey, England
Died	10 April 1957 (aged 71) Solihull, Warwickshire, England
Sporting nationality	England
Career
Status	Professional
Professional wins	5
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament	DNP
PGA Championship	DNP
U.S. Open	DNP
The Open Championship	T9: 1920

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Buckle tied for 9th place in the 1920 Open Championship. He was one of the runners-up in the 1925 Daily Mail Tournament at Notts Golf Club, one shot behind the winner, Charles Johns.^[3]

Buckle won the Midland Professional Championship four times and was runner-up on five other occasions. In 1926 he won the West of England Professional Championship at Long Ashton by 6 strokes.^[4]