William Breck Torrance
| William Breck Torrance | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
1888 Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Died |
25 July 1956 (aged 67) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Nationality |
 Scotland |
| Career | |
| Status | Amateur |
| Best results in major championships | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | T10: 1927 |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
William Breck Torrance (1888 – 25 July 1956) was a Scottish amateur golfer who played in the early 20th century. Torrance's best performance came in the 1927 Open Championship when he tied for tenth place.[1]
Early life
Torrance was born in Edinburgh in 1888.
1927 Open Championship
The 1927 Open Championship was the 62nd Open Championship, held 13–15 July at the Old Course at St Andrews in St Andrews, Scotland. Amateur Bobby Jones successfully defended the title with a dominating six stroke victory, the second of his three victories at the Open Championship.[1]
1922 Walker Cup
Torrance was a member of the Great Britain Walker Cup team in 1922.
Death
Torrance died suddenly at his home in Edinburgh on 25 July 1956.[2]
References
- 1 2 Brenner, Morgan G. (2009). The Majors of Golf: Complete Results of the Open, the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship and the Masters, 1860-2008. 1. McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-3360-5.
- ↑ "Death of noted golfer – Mr W B Torrance". The Glasgow Herald. 26 July 1956. p. 7.
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