Tony Coop

Antony B. Coop (25 May 1934 – 12 August 2021) was an English professional golfer who won the 1965 Rediffusion Tournament. He played in the Open Championship 11 times, finishing 13th in 1961.

Professional career Coop was an assistant professional at Hesketh Golf Club before becoming the professional at Dean Wood Golf Club in Up Holland in about 1954. He retired in 1999, after 45 years at the club. The previous week, he had finished tied for 5th place in the Dunlop Masters at Portmarnock despite a last round 75. He finished six strokes behind Bernard Hunt who won the £1,500 first prize. The following month, Coop was tied for 4th in the Piccadilly Medal, played on the East course at Wentworth. The next week, Coop was runner-up in the Gleneagles Hotel Foursomes Tournament, a pro-am tournament played at the Gleneagles Hotel. Playing with Ben Crabtree, they lost the final to Brian Huggett and Michael Burgess.

Coop was a regular competitor in the Open Championship, playing in 11 championships between 1955 and 1968. His best finish was 13th place in 1961. In 1958, he was tied for 7th place at the start of the final day but two rounds of 75 dropped him down into a tie for 20th. In 1964, he was tied for 8th at the start of the final day but two rounds of 76 left him in a tie for 24th place.

Personal life Coop died on 12 August 2021, at the age of 87.

Tournament wins 1958 Northern Professional Championship 1965 Rediffusion Tournament, Leeds Cup

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

CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" indicates a tie for a place

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