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Freddie Beck

1904 – 1987

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About Freddie Beck

Lived 1904 – 1987 (aged 82–83). Freddie Beck was a golfer.

Alfred Gibson Beck (26 January 1904 – August 1987) was an English professional golfer. He was generally known as Freddie. He was the son of a professional golfer, Alfred Ward Beck (known as Fred). Freddie had a younger brother William Arthur Beck (known as Arthur) and an uncle, Thomas Helier Beck, who were also professional golfers.

Beck was born in Filey where his father was the professional for 47 years until he retired in 1946. He was an assistant to his father before moving to Halifax Bradley Hall Golf Club in 1926 and to Sherwood Forest Golf Club in 1929. In 1946 he moved to Leicestershire Golf Club.

Beck reached the semi-final of the 1929 News of the World Match Play at Wentworth. He won the Dunlop-Midland Professional Championship in 1937 having been runner-up the previous year. Beck played for England in the Llandudno International Golf Trophy in 1938.

Tournament wins 1937 Dunlop-Midland Professional Championship

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

NT = No tournament CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place

Team appearances Llandudno International Golf Trophy (representing England): 1938 (winners)

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1987, Yorkshire
Occupation
Also known as
Alfred Gibson Beck

People in Freddie Beck's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Freddie Beck?

golfer (1904-1987)

When was Freddie Beck born?

Freddie Beck was born on 26 January 1904 in Filey.

When did Freddie Beck die?

Freddie Beck died in 1987 in Yorkshire.

What was Freddie Beck's occupation?

Freddie Beck was a golfer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Freddie Beck

· Wikidata: Q24568022

· DBpedia: Freddie Beck

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