About Bob Shaw
Born 1944. Bob Shaw is an Australian golfer.
Robert J. Shaw (born 24 December 1944) is an Australian professional golfer. He played on the PGA Tour in the 1970s.
Career Shaw was born in Sydney, Australia.
In 1965, Shaw turned professional. He played in Europe in 1968, winning the Spanish Open. Later in the year he qualified for the PGA Tour at 1968 APG Tour Qualifying School. His best finishes in PGA Tour events were a T-2 at both the 1969 Tallahassee Open and the 1971 Greater Milwaukee Open plus a win at the 1972 Tallahassee Open with a 15-under-par 273 by two strokes over Leonard Thompson. His best finish in a major was T20 at the 1972 PGA Championship.
Professional wins (9) PGA Tour wins (1)
PGA Tour of Australia wins (4)
Source:
Other wins (4) 1968 New Zealand PGA Championship, Brisbane Water Tournament, Spanish Open 1975 Jamaica Open
Results in major championships
CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place
Team appearances World Cup (representing Australia): 1980
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Bob Shaw?
professional golfer
When was Bob Shaw born?
Bob Shaw was born on 24 December 1944 in Sydney.
What is Bob Shaw's occupation?
Bob Shaw is a golfer.
What nationality is Bob Shaw?
Bob Shaw is Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bob Shaw. https://biography.guide/bob-shaw-golfer/
MLA: "Bob Shaw." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bob-shaw-golfer/.
Chicago: "Bob Shaw." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bob-shaw-golfer/.
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