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Cecil Denny

1908 – 1991

English golfer

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About Cecil Denny

Lived 1908 – 1991 (aged 82–83). Cecil Denny was a British golfer.

Cecil Stanley Denny (8 August 1908 – July 1991) was an English professional golfer.

His first British win was in the Malden Invitation Tournament in late 1937 where he beat Alf Padgham 5&4 in the 18-hole final. The tournament was contested by 16 invited players over two days. The following year he was one of the runners-up in the News Chronicle Tournament at East Brighton Golf Club, two shots behind Reg Whitcombe.

He was particularly successful in the Dutch Open, winning the event in 1948 and 1952 and being a runner-up three times before the war.

At the age of 46, Denny won the 1955 Spalding Tournament at Moor Park Golf Club by one stroke from Eric Lester, his first important win in Britain.

Tournament wins 1937 Malden Invitation Tournament 1948 Dutch Open 1952 Dutch Open 1955 Spalding Tournament

Results in major championships Note: Denny only played in The Open Championship.

NT = No tournament CUT = Missed the cut "T" indicates a tie for a place

Team appearances England–Scotland Professional Match (representing England): 1936 (winners) Great Britain–Argentina Professional Match (representing Great Britain): 1939 (winners)

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Birth century
Died
1991, Norfolk
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Cecil Stanley Denny

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Cecil Denny?

English golfer (1908–1991)

When was Cecil Denny born?

Cecil Denny was born on 8 August 1908 in Great Finborough.

When did Cecil Denny die?

Cecil Denny died in 1991 in Norfolk.

What was Cecil Denny's occupation?

Cecil Denny was a golfer.

What nationality was Cecil Denny?

Cecil Denny was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Cecil Denny

· Wikidata: Q13458262

· DBpedia: Cecil Denny (golfer)

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