About Jimmy Hitchcock
Lived 1930 – 2015 (aged 84–85). Jimmy Hitchcock was a golfer.
James Hitchcock (1930 – 25 December 2015) was an English professional golfer.
Career In 1930, Hitchcock was born in Bromley, England.
Hitchcock won several major professional tournaments including the 1960 British Masters and the 1965 Agfa-Gevaert Tournament. He was selected as a member of the Great Britain and Ireland Ryder Cup team in 1965, losing all three of the matches he played.
Tournament wins 1960 British Masters 1961 East Rand Open (South Africa) 1965 Agfa-Gevaert Tournament, Honda Foursomes Tournament (with Bill Large)
Results in major championships Note: Hitchcock only played in the Masters Tournament and The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1968 Open Championship) "T" indicates a tie for a place
Team appearances Ryder Cup (representing Great Britain): 1965 Amateurs–Professionals Match (representing the Professionals): 1959 (winners)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jimmy Hitchcock?
professional golfer
When was Jimmy Hitchcock born?
Jimmy Hitchcock was born in 1930 in Bromley.
When did Jimmy Hitchcock die?
Jimmy Hitchcock died on 25 December 2015.
What was Jimmy Hitchcock's occupation?
Jimmy Hitchcock was a golfer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jimmy Hitchcock (golfer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jimmy Hitchcock. https://biography.guide/jimmy-hitchcock/
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