Bobby Verwey

Frank Robert Verwey (born 21 January 1941) is a South African professional golfer.

Early life Verwey was born in Johannesburg. He is the son of former South African PGA champion Jock Verwey.

Professional career Verwey won the 1962 German Open and the 1965 Almaden Open Invitational on the PGA Tour. He was a member of the European Tour from 1978 to 1980. He won several professional tournaments in his home country and represented South Africa in the World Cup in 1978 and 1980.

Verwey was 50 years, 5 months and 23 days old when he won the Senior British Open Championship becoming the youngest player to ever win that event. He was a regular on the European Seniors Tour for the first few years after its establishment in 1992, and finished in the top ten on the Order of Merit four times.

Personal life Verwey is the brother-in-law of South African golf legend Gary Player, who was married to his sister, Vivienne (1937–2021).

Professional wins PGA Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up1 31 Oct 1965 Almaden Open Invitational −15 (69-66-67-71=273) 2 strokes Billy Martindale

South African circuit wins (5)

1963 Western Province Open 1965 Transvaal Open 1968 Pepsi Open (South Africa) 1969 Transvaal Open 1975 Transkei Open (South Africa)

Other regular career wins (1) 1962 German Open

Senior PGA Tour wins (1) LegendSenior major championships (1)Other Senior PGA Tour (0)

European Seniors Tour wins (4)

European Seniors Tour playoff record (1–1)

Other senior wins (1) 2000 Nippon Jurin Senior Open (Japan)

Results in major championships

CUT = missed the half-way cut WD = withdrew "T" indicates a tie for a place

Senior major championships Wins (1) YearChampionshipWinning scoreMarginRunners-up 1991 Seniors' British Open +1 (70-74-71-70=285)1 stroke Bob Charles, Tommy Horton

Team appearances World Cup (representing South Africa): 1978, 1980 Praia d'El Rey European Cup: 1998 (tie)