Ernest William Henry "Bob" Kenyon (16 March 1905 – 15 March 1988) was an

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. He won the Irish Open in 1931 and 1933 and finished tied for ninth place in the 1939 Open Championship. He won the

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in 1956.

Early life

Kenyon, who was born in

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on 16 March 1905, was the son of Ernest Kenyon (1879–1958), the professional at Exmouth Golf Club from 1903 to 1938.

Golf career

Kenyon was at Whitchurch Golf Club and

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Golf Club in Wales and was then professional at West Lancashire Golf Club from late 1929 to 1935 where he was replaced by Ted Jarman. In 1936 Kenyon moved to Beaconsfield Golf Club, replacing

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. After

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, he joined

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Golf Club and, from 1956,

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Golf Club.

Irish Open

He won the Irish Open in 1931 and again in 1933.

1939 Open Championship

The 1939 Open Championship was held 5–7 July at the

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in St Andrews, Scotland. Kenyon played solid, consistent golf and carded rounds of 73-75-74-74=296 finishing +4 for the tournament. He tied with

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and

for ninth place and won £11 13s 4d.

World Senior Championship

Kenyon won the

in 1956. He played at

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against the

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who had won the American

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, winning the 36-hole match 4 & 3. From 1957 the British representative in this match was given to the winner of the British

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but in 1956 four leading senior golfers played to decide the British entry.

Death and legacy

Kenyon died on 15 March 1988 in

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.http://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/Calendar?surname=kenyon&yearOfDeath=1988&page=2#calendar He is remembered for twice winning the Irish Open.

Tournament wins (4)

*1931 Irish Open *1932

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*1933 Irish Open *1956

Results in major championships

''Note: Kenyon only played in The Open Championship.''
NT = No tournament
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place

Team appearances

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(representing England): 1932 (winners) *

England–Ireland Professional Match The England–Ireland Professional Match was an annual men's professional golf competition between teams representing England and Ireland. It was played in 1932 and 1933 before the Irish Open. The matches followed the same form as the England–S ...

(representing England): 1932 (winners)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Kenyon, Bob English male golfers People from Exmouth 1905 births 1988 deaths