About Tommy Barber
Lived 1896 – 1936 (aged 39–40). Tommy Barber was a British golfer.
Thomas Barber (1894 – 31 December 1936) was an English professional golfer. Although he never won a major tournament, he was runner-up in 1931 Yorkshire Evening News Tournament and twice finished in the top 10 in The Open Championship.
Golf career Barber qualified for the knock-out stage of the first Yorkshire Evening News Tournament in 1923. He lost to Walter Hagen in the first round. The match went to the 21st hole, at which point Barber stymied Hagen. Hagen, however, holed his chip over Barber's ball to win the match. Barber reached the semi-final of the 1924 News of the World Matchplay at St George's Hill Golf Club, losing to George Gadd by 1 hole. He was runner-up in the 1931 Yorkshire Evening News Tournament at Sand Moor Golf Club, losing in the final to Ernest Whitcombe at the 39th hole.
Death Barber died on 31 December 1936 in Knokke-Heist, Belgium after an operation. He had been the professional at Royal Zoute Golf Club since July 1935.
Tournament wins 1927 Midland Professional Championship 1932 Midland Professional Championship
Results in major championships Note: Barber only played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place
Team appearances England–Ireland Professional Match (representing England): 1932 (winners), 1933 (winners)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tommy Barber?
English golf player
When was Tommy Barber born?
Tommy Barber was born in 1896 in Knutsford.
When did Tommy Barber die?
Tommy Barber died in 1936 in Knokke-Heist.
What was Tommy Barber's occupation?
Tommy Barber was a golfer.
What nationality was Tommy Barber?
Tommy Barber was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Tom Barber (golfer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tommy Barber. https://biography.guide/tommy-barber/
MLA: "Tommy Barber." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tommy-barber/.
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