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Eddie Polland

b. 1947

Professional golfer

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About Eddie Polland

Born 1947. Eddie Polland is a British golfer.

Edward Polland (born 10 June 1947) is a Northern Irish professional golfer.

Career Polland was born in Newcastle, County Down.

In 1968, Polland turned professional. He won four times on the European Tour between 1973 and 1980. He played in the Ryder Cup in 1973.

After turning 50 he played on the European Seniors Tour, winning twice. He was third in the European Seniors Tour Order of Merit in 1998 and second in 1999.

Professional wins (11) European Tour wins (4)

European Tour playoff record (0–1)

Other wins (5) 1970 Carroll's Irish Match Play Championship 1971 Parmeco Classic 1973 Irish Dunlop Tournament 1974 Irish PGA Championship 1975 Irish Dunlop Tournament

European Seniors Tour wins (2)

European Seniors Tour playoff record (0–3)

Playoff record Senior PGA Tour playoff record (0–1)

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

CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1974, 1977 and 1985 Open Championships) "T" indicates a tie for a place

Team appearances Ryder Cup (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 1973 World Cup (representing Ireland): 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979 Double Diamond International (representing Ireland): 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 Marlboro Nations' Cup (representing Ireland): 1973 Sotogrande Match/Hennessy Cognac Cup (representing Great Britain and Ireland): 1974 (winners), 1976 (winners), 1978 (winners), 1980 (winners) Datsun International (representing Great Britain and Ireland): 1976 Praia d'El Rey European Cup: 1998 (tie), 1999

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Eddie Polland?

professional golfer

When was Eddie Polland born?

Eddie Polland was born on 10 June 1947 in Newcastle.

What is Eddie Polland's occupation?

Eddie Polland is a golfer.

What nationality is Eddie Polland?

Eddie Polland is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eddie Polland

· Wikidata: Q2413513

· DBpedia: Eddie Polland

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