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Reg Horne

1908 – 1984

Professional golfer

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About Reg Horne

Lived 1908 – 1984 (aged 75). Reg Horne was a golfer.

Reginald William Horne (19 July 1908 – 5 January 1984) was an English professional golfer.

Career In 1945, he won the News of the World Match Play. Horne won other important events on the British circuit. He nearly won the 1947 Open Championship at Hoylake, scoring a 71 in the final round to catch and overtake players like Henry Cotton and Norman Von Nida as the third round leaders all struggled, but in the end Irishman Fred Daly beat him by one shot. Horne regularly finished in the top thirty of the Open, over the following decade, without ever again coming as close to victory.

Professional wins 1945 News of the World Matchplay 1948 News Chronicle Tournament (tie with Allan Dailey) 1949 Daily Telegraph Foursomes Tournament (with Ronnie White) 1952 Silver King Tournament 1960 PGA Seniors Championship

Results in major championships Note: Horne 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: 1947

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Reginald William Horne

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Reg Horne?

professional golfer (1908–1984)

When was Reg Horne born?

Reg Horne was born on 19 July 1908 in London.

When did Reg Horne die?

Reg Horne died on 5 January 1984 in Littlestone-on-Sea.

What was Reg Horne's occupation?

Reg Horne was a golfer.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Reg Horne

· Wikidata: Q7307799

· DBpedia: Reg Horne

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