Alan Murray

Alan Albert Murray (17 June 1940 – 24 May 2019) was an Australian professional golfer.

Career In 1940, Murray was born in Sydney. He was educated at North Sydney Boys High School.

Murray was an international golfer. He won 76 tournaments across the world. The biggest were: the 1961 Australian PGA Championship, 1962 French Open, and the 1967 Wills Masters.

Personal life Murray died in Perth, Western Australia on 24 May 2019 after a long battle with skin cancer.

Awards and honors

In 1961, Murray earned Australian PGA's Order of Merit.

In 2005, Murray earned Life Member status for the PGA of Australia. 1971 Forbes Open

European circuit wins (1) 1962 French Open

Japanese circuit wins (1) 1963 Dunlop Invitational

Singapore circuit wins (5) 1973 Keppel Open, Sembawang Open, Rolex Masters 1975 Rolex Masters 1978 Rolex Masters

Other Asian wins (2) 1973 Seletar Open 1974 Tengah Open

Other wins (23) 1958 PGA Golf Assistants State Championships 1960 Albury Open, Lismore Open 1961 Pymble Cup, Killara Cup, Asquith Cup, Yarrawonga Open 1962 David Low Invitational Carnoustie (Europe) 1963 Liquor Trades Tournament, Kilara Cup, Ashlar Cup 1964 Oatlands Cup, McKay Open 1965 Eastlakes Cup, Rockhampton Open 1967 Chatswood Open 1969 Cromer Open, Strathfield Open, Rotarua Open, Queenstown Open, Mudgee Open 1973 19th D.S.R.A International Tournament

Playoff record Far East Circuit playoff record (0–1)

Team appearances World Cup (representing Australia): 1967