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Pete Cowan

b. 1951

British golf coach

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About Pete Cowan

Born 1951. Pete Cowan is a British golfer.

Peter Lewis Cowen (born January 1951) is an English ex-professional golfer and golf coach.

Professional golfer Cowen played on the European Tour in the 1970s and early 1980s with little success. He finished tied for 6th place in the 1980 Cold Shield Greater Manchester Open after a last round 64. He won the Zambia Open in 1976.

Golf coach As a coach, Cowen's clients include former world number one Lee Westwood, major champions Rory McIlroy, Graeme McDowell, Louis Oosthuizen, Danny Willett, Sergio García, Darren Clarke, Henrik Stenson, Gary Woodland and Brooks Koepka and many other players on both the PGA Tour and European Tour. He has academies in Rotherham, England and in Dubai. He is also senior coach to the English Golf Union. In 2010, he was UK Coach of the Year, an all-sport award.

Professional wins 1976 Zambia Open

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

CUT = missed the half way cut (3rd round cut in 1976 Open Championship) "T" indicates a tie for a place

Team appearances PGA Cup (representing continental Europe): 1992

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1951, Sheffield
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Also known as
Peter Lewis Cowen

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Pete Cowan?

British golf coach

When was Pete Cowan born?

Pete Cowan was born in 1951 in Sheffield.

What is Pete Cowan's occupation?

Pete Cowan is a golfer.

What nationality is Pete Cowan?

Pete Cowan is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pete Cowan

· Wikidata: Q7171913

· DBpedia: Pete Cowen

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