Bob Charles (golfer)

Sir Robert "Bob" Charles KNZM CBE (born March 14, 1936) is one of the world?s greatest left handed golfers, winner of more than 70 titles and first lefty to win one of golf?s Majors.

Joined the pro ranks

He turned professional in 1960 and the next year won the New Zealand PGA Championship and soon after ventured overseas to the European and North American circuits.

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European - North American

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In 1962 he really came to notice when he won his first PGA TOUR event in the USA, the Shell Houston Open. His greatest moment came the next year when he won the British Open Championship at Royal Lytham and St. Annes. After four rounds (68,72,66,71) his 277 was level with American Phil Rodgers. Demonstrating unerring putting, Charles won the 36-hole decider by eight shots.

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1962 - PGA TOUR - USA - Shell Houston Open - British Open Championship - Royal Lytham and St. Annes - American - Phil Rodgers

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Charles has won about 80 tournaments around the world, and has finished in the top five countless times. As well as his important PGA victories, his win in the 1969 World Matchplay Championship was considered one of his best. He was also thrilled when in 1993 he won the Senior British Open 30 years after winning his British Open title.

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1969 - World Matchplay Championship - 1993 - Senior British Open

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