John R. Garner (born 9 January 1947) is an

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professional

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er. During his playing career, Garner won one

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event, when he defeated

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in the final of the Benson & Hedges Match Play Championship in 1972. He didn't win again until 1998 at the Senior Tournament of Champions on the

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. Garner was a member of the 1971 and

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Ryder Cup teams. He made just one appearance in 1971, teaming up with Neil Coles in a four-ball match against Frank Beard and

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; the Americans won 2 and 1. Garner did not play a single match in 1973. Garner is currently the teaching professional at the Manukorihi Golf Club in

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Professional wins (3)

European Tour wins (1)

Other wins (1)

*1971 Coca-Cola Young Professionals' Championship

European Senior Tour wins (1)

Results in major championships

''Note: Garner only played in The Open Championship.''
CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1968 and 1973 Open Championships)
"T" indicates a tie for a place

Team appearances

* Ryder Cup: 1971,

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(representing England): 1971 (winners), 1972 (winners)

External links

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Manukorihi Golf Club
{{DEFAULTSORT:Garner, John English male golfers European Tour golfers European Senior Tour golfers Ryder Cup competitors for Europe Sportspeople from Preston, Lancashire 1947 births Living people