About Harry Bentley
Lived 1907 – 1991 (aged 84). Harry Bentley was a golfer.
Harry Geoffrey Bentley (13 October 1907 – 17 October 1991) was an English international amateur golfer. He won the open national amateur championships of England, France, Germany and Italy and represented Great Britain and Ireland in the Walker Cup on three occasions, including the first winning team, in 1938. He also finished as the leading amateur in the French, Belgian and Czechoslovak open championships, and was runner-up in several national amateur championships.
Team appearances Walker Cup (representing Great Britain and Ireland): 1934, 1936, 1938 (winners) Men's Home Internationals (representing England): 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935 (joint winners), 1936, 1937, 1938 (winners), 1947 (winners) England–Scotland Amateur Match (representing England): 1931 England–France Amateur Match (representing England): 1934 (winners), 1935 (winners), 1936 (winners), 1937 (winners), 1939, 1954 (winners)
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Who was Harry Bentley?
English amateur golfer
When was Harry Bentley born?
Harry Bentley was born on 13 October 1907.
When did Harry Bentley die?
Harry Bentley died on 17 October 1991.
What was Harry Bentley's occupation?
Harry Bentley was a golfer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Bentley. https://biography.guide/harry-bentley-golfer/
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