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| Personal information | |
| Full name | Ian James Mosey |
| Born | 29 August 1951 Keighley, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Nationality |  England |
| Residence | Warborough, Oxfordshire |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1972 |
| Former tour(s) | European Tour Southern Africa Tour European Seniors Tour |
| Professional wins | 4 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| European Tour | 2 |
| Sunshine Tour | 2 |
| Best results in Major Championships |
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| The Masters Tournament | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | T38: 1976 |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
Ian James Mosey is a professional golfer from England. He was born on August 29, 1951. Ian Mosey is known for his successful career playing golf around the world.
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Early Life and Family
Ian Mosey was born in a town called Keighley in West Riding of Yorkshire, England. His father, Don Mosey, was a well-known writer who wrote about cricket.
A Career in Professional Golf
Ian Mosey became a professional golfer in 1972. This means he started playing golf as his job. He spent nearly 20 years playing on the European Tour. This is a series of golf tournaments held across Europe.
Top Achievements on the European Tour
During his time on the European Tour, Ian Mosey was one of the top players. His best ranking was 29th in 1984 and again in 1986. He won two big tournaments on this tour:
- The 1980 Merseyside International Open
- The 1984 Monte Carlo Open
The Monte Carlo Open in 1984 was a bit unusual. It was shortened to only 36 holes because of thick fog. Even with the shorter game, Ian Mosey played very well and won by four strokes.
Playing Golf in Southern Africa
When it was the offseason in Europe, Ian Mosey also traveled to South Africa to play golf. He won two more tournaments in countries near South Africa.
Later Career in Senior Golf
In 2001, Ian Mosey joined the European Seniors Tour. This tour is for professional golfers who are 50 years old or older. While he played in many events, he did not win any tournaments on the Seniors Tour.
Personal Life
Ian Mosey married Mandy in March 1981.
Playing in Major Championships
Ian Mosey played in one of golf's biggest tournaments, The Open Championship. This is one of the four "major" championships in golf. He played in The Open Championship several times between 1970 and 1987. His best finish was tied for 38th place in 1976.
Quick Facts About Ian
In March 1981, Ian Mosey married Mandy.
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