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Jack Busson

1910 – 1989

Professional golfer

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About Jack Busson

Lived 1910 – 1989 (aged 78). Jack Busson was a golfer.

John Joseph Busson (2 November 1910 – 1 February 1989) was an English professional golfer. He played in the 1935 Ryder Cup.

He was a professional at Huddersfield and then at Pannal, Harrogate. In 1934, at the age of 23 he won the News of the World Match Play £1,040 tournament at Walton Heath. He beat Charles Whitcombe 2 up in the final and took the first prize of £300 and a large gold medal.

His older brother, Harry Busson (1907–1993), was also a professional golfer and was a well-known club maker.

Professional wins this list may be incomplete 1934 Leeds Cup, News of the World Match Play 1935 Malden Invitation Tournament 1938 Leeds Cup

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

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

Team appearances Ryder Cup (representing Great Britain): 1935 England–Scotland Professional Match (representing England): 1934 (winners), 1935 (winners), 1936 (winners), 1937 (winners)

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jack Busson?

professional golfer (1910-1989)

When was Jack Busson born?

Jack Busson was born on 2 November 1910 in Hinckley.

When did Jack Busson die?

Jack Busson died on 1 February 1989 in Tadworth.

What was Jack Busson's occupation?

Jack Busson was a golfer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jack Busson

· Wikidata: Q19560181

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