Denis Durnian

Denis Durnian (30 June 1950 – November 2025) was an English professional golfer.

Durnian was born in Wigan, England, on 30 June 1950. On 1 December 2025, it was confirmed by the European Tour that Durnian had died at the age of 75. The tournament became a European Tour event the following season. He was twice the British Club Professional Champion.

Durnian played in The Open Championship every year from 1982 to 1990, only making the 36-hole cut on one occasion, in 1983 at Royal Birkdale, when he went on to finish tied for 8th place. During the second round he set the record for the lowest nine-hole total in the Open, with a 28 on the par-34 front nine. . This long-standing record was finally tied 43 years later, with Lucas Herbert shooting 28 on the front nine during his 2nd round at the 2026 Open.

After turning 50, Durnian joined the European Seniors Tour. He won three tournaments at that level and was second on the end of season Order of Merit in both 2001 and 2002.

Professional wins (7) Swedish Golf Tour wins (1)

Other wins (3) 1982 PGA Club Professionals' Championship 1984 Wilson Club Professionals' Championship, PGA Fourball Championship (with Derrick Cooper, tied with Philip Posnett & Peter Hanna)

European Seniors Tour wins (3) Legend Tour Championships (1) Other European Seniors Tour (2)

European Seniors Tour playoff record (1–2)

Playoff record European Tour playoff record (0–2)

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

CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1978 Open Championship) "T" indicates a tie for a place

Team appearances Dunhill Cup (representing England): 1989 World Cup (representing England): 1989 PGA Cup (representing Great Britain and Ireland): 1981 (tie), 1982, 1984 (winners), 1986 UBS Warburg Cup (representing the Rest of the World): 2001, 2002