Alf Perry

Alfred Perry (8 October 1904 – 4 December 1974 ) was a professional golfer from England, the winner of The Open Championship in 1935.

Career Born in Coulsdon, Surrey, Perry worked as a club professional at Leatherhead Golf Club in addition to playing in the few organised tournaments that there were at the time. He had moderate success before he claimed an unexpected victory in the 1935 Open Championship at Muirfield. His most prolific year came in 1938 when he won three tournaments on the British circuit. and died two years later.

Major championships

Wins (1) YearChampionship54 holesWinning scoreMarginRunner-up 1935 The Open Championship 1 shot lead −5 (69-75-67-72=283) 4 strokes Alf Padgham

Results timeline Note: Perry only played in The Open Championship

NT = No tournament CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place

Team appearances Ryder Cup (representing Great Britain): 1933, 1935, 1937 England–Ireland Professional Match (representing England): 1932 (winners) England–Scotland Professional Match (representing England): 1933 (winners), 1936 (winners), 1938 (winners) Coronation Match (representing the Ladies and Professionals): 1937