Hassan Hassanein

Hassan Hassanein (1916 – 2 January 1957) was an Egyptian professional golfer.

Career In 1916, Hassanein was born in Cairo. He began his golf career as a caddy. He is considered Egypt's greatest professional golfer and played internationally.

In 1957, Hassanein died in Cairo at the age of 40 when a kerosene cook stove exploded.

Professional wins this list is probably incomplete 1946 Desert Open 1947 Desert Open 1948 Desert Open 1949 Desert Open, Egyptian Open, Italian Open 1950 Desert Open, Egyptian Open 1951 Desert Open, Egyptian Open, Egyptian Match Play Championship, French Open 1952 Desert Open, Egyptian Open 1953 Desert Open 1954 Desert Open 1956 Desert Open

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

"T" = tied

Team appearances World Cup (representing Egypt): 1955, 1956