Jerry Bruner facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Jerry Bruner |
|
|---|---|
 |
|
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Jeremiah Bruner |
| Born | April 1, 1947 Greenville, Alabama, U.S. |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb; 11.7 st) |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1982 |
| Current tour(s) | European Senior Tour |
| Professional wins | 3 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| European Seniors Tour | 3 |
| Achievements and awards | |
| European Seniors Tour Rookie of the Year |
1999 |
Jeremiah "Jerry" Bruner was born on April 1, 1947. He is an American professional golfer. A professional golfer plays golf for money and competes in big tournaments. Jerry became well-known for winning three times on the European Seniors Tour.
In May 2016, Jerry Bruner was honored. He was inducted into the National Black Golf Hall of Fame. This means his achievements in golf are recognized as very important.
Contents
Jerry's Golf Career
Jerry Bruner started playing golf professionally in 1982. This means he began competing in tournaments for a living. He later joined the European Seniors Tour. This tour is for golfers who are 50 years old or older.
Winning on the European Seniors Tour
Jerry Bruner won three big tournaments on the European Seniors Tour. These wins showed his skill and determination.
- 2001 European Seniors Tour Championship: Jerry won this tournament by just one stroke. This was a very close and exciting victory.
- 2003 De Vere Northumberland Seniors Classic: He won this event by four strokes. This was a more comfortable win, showing his strong performance.
- 2005 Algarve Seniors Open of Portugal: Jerry won this tournament by one stroke. It was another tight finish against other top golfers.
Playoff Challenges
Sometimes, golfers finish a tournament with the same score. When this happens, they play extra holes called a "playoff" to decide the winner. Jerry Bruner was in two playoffs on the European Seniors Tour, but he didn't win them.
- In 2001, at the Legends in Golf tournament, he lost in a playoff.
- In 2006, at the AIB Irish Seniors Open, he also lost in a playoff.
Team Golf Appearances
Jerry Bruner also represented his team in special events.
- Praia d'El Rey European Cup: He played in this team event in 1999.
External links
