Alan Murray (golfer) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Alan Murray |
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| Personal information | |
| Born | 17 June 1940 Sydney, New South Wales |
| Died | 24 May 2019 (aged 78) Perth, Western Australia |
| Nationality |  Australia |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Professional wins | 76 |
| Best results in Major Championships |
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| The Open Championship | T19: 1964 |
Alan Albert Murray (born 17 June 1940 – died 24 May 2019) was a famous Australian professional golfer. He was known for winning many tournaments around the world.
Alan was born in Sydney, Australia. He went to North Sydney Boys High School. He became a professional golfer and played in many countries. He won a total of 76 golf tournaments during his career.
Some of his biggest wins included the 1961 Australian PGA Championship and the 1962 French Open. In 1967, he also won the Wills Masters. He was recognized as the top player in Australia in 1961, winning the Australian PGA Order of Merit.
Alan Murray also played in one of golf's biggest events, the Open Championship, in 1964. He finished tied for 19th place, which was a great achievement. He also proudly represented Australia in the 1967 World Cup golf tournament in Mexico City.
After his playing career, Alan continued to be involved in golf. He became a Life Member of the PGA of Australia in 2005. He also helped start the Singapore PGA and was its president and a Life Member. He was the main director of the Champions Golf Academy. For 36 years, he coached golfers of all skill levels in South East Asia.
Alan Murray passed away in Perth, Western Australia, on 24 May 2019. He had been battling skin cancer for a long time.
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Alan Murray's Golf Wins
Alan Murray won many golf tournaments throughout his career. Here are some of his notable victories:
Australian Tour Wins
Alan won 19 tournaments on the Australian golf circuit.
- 1960: Queensland Open, Albury Open
- 1961: Tasmanian Open, New South Wales PGA, Victorian Open, Australian PGA Championship, NSW Cup
- 1963: North Coast Open
- 1965: Tasmanian Open, Victorian PGA Championship, Victorian Open
- 1966: City of Sydney Open, Wagga City Open
- 1967: Wills Masters, Wagga City Open
- 1968: City of Sydney Open
- 1969: Tasmanian Open
- 1971: Forbes Classic
International Wins
Alan also had success in other parts of the world.
- 1962: French Open (Europe)
- 1963: Dunlop Invitational (Japan)
Wins in Singapore
He won five tournaments in Singapore.
- 1973: Keppel Open, Sembawang Open, Rolex Masters
- 1975: Rolex Masters
- 1978: Rolex Masters
Other Asian Wins
- 1973: Seletar Open
- 1974: Tengah Open
Representing Australia
Alan Murray was chosen to play for Australia in the World Cup golf tournament.
- 1967 World Cup (representing Australia)
