Terry Westbrook

Terrence E. Westbrook (born May 19, 1939) is a South African professional golfer.

Early life Westbrook lost his left hand's middle finger and a large portion of his left thumb in a childhood accident. His first professional victories were at the Cock of the North tournament in Zambia. Westbrook won the event in 1966 and successfully defended the championship twice.

His best years were in the early 1970s. In February 1970, Westbrook finished runner-up at the South African Open, the nation's most prestigious tournament, three behind England's Tommy Horton. In January 1971, at the beginning of the 1970–71 season, Westbrook started the final round of the Natal Open tied with fellow South Africa golfers Bobby Cole and Simon Hobday. With a final round 68 (−4) he finished at 283 (−5) and defeated Cole by one. Later in the year, at the beginning of the 1971–72 season, Westbrook again won. Three back of England's Peter Oosterhuis at the beginning of the final round, Westbrook overcame him with a final round 69 (−3) to win the Schoeman Park Open by two.

Westbrook played sporadically in Europe in the 1960s and joined the European Tour in its inaugural 1972 season. In his first season he recorded a top-10 at the Viyella PGA Championship, the tour's flagship event. It was his only top-10 of the year but helped him secure 50th position on the Order of Merit, the final position that assured full-time status for the following season. and Scottish club professional Alistair Thomson in the semi-final.

1974 would be Westbrook's final season on the European Tour. He made only 4 of 14 cuts and did not maintain his exemption. He would not play on the European Tour again.

Professional wins (5) Southern Africa Tour wins (1)

Other wins (4) 1966 Cock of the North 1967 Cock of the North 1968 Cock of the North 1971 Natal Open

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

CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1973 Open Championship)