Charlie Ward

Charles Harold Ward (16 September 1911 – August 2001) was a prominent English golfer of the 1940s, winner of the British Order of Merit in both 1948 and 1949, and twice finishing third in The Open Championship, in 1948 and 1951. He would add his name, at some stage, to the roll of honour of almost every leading event in British professional golf, with the exception of the Open.

Early life Ward was born in Birmingham, England. Like many players his age, Ward's best years were denied to him by World War II, so it was fitting that he should win the first professional event played after VE Day, the Daily Mail Victory Tournament at St Andrews. After his victory he returned late to his posting at an RAF base and as a punishment, was confined to barracks.

Tournament wins 1934 Dunlop-Midland Professional Championship 1937 West of England Professional Championship 1945 Daily Mail Tournament 1947 Daily Telegraph Foursomes Tournament (with Ronnie White) 1948 Silver King Tournament (tie with Jimmy Adams), Yorkshire Evening News Tournament, R A Brand Tournament, Daily Telegraph Foursomes Tournament (with Gerald Micklem) 1949 Spalding Tournament, North British-Harrogate Tournament, Dunlop Masters 1950 Daily Mail Tournament 1951 Dunlop Tournament, International Professional Mixed Foursomes, Lotus Tournament 1956 PGA Close Championship 1965 PGA Seniors Championship

Results in major championships Note: Ward 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): 1947, 1949, 1951 England–Ireland Professional Match (representing England): 1932 (winners)