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. 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.
  2. "Death of noted golfer – Mr W B Torrance". The Glasgow Herald. 26 July 1956. p. 7.
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