Albert Gadd (31 May 1909 – November 2003)https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVZJ-XPQD was an English

professional golfer A professional golfer is somebody who receives payments or financial rewards in the sport of golf that are directly related to their skill or reputation. A person who earns money by teaching or playing golf is traditionally considered a "golf p ...

. He won the

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in 1933, the Irish Open in 1937 and twice finished in the top 10 in

The Open Championship The Open Championship, often referred to as The Open or the British Open, is the oldest golf tournament in the world, and one of the most prestigious. Founded in 1860, it was originally held annually at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland. Later t ...

. Gadd was one of a number of golfing brothers, including George who was in the

1927 Ryder Cup The 1st Ryder Cup Matches were held at the Worcester Country Club in Worcester, Massachusetts. The first competition was dominated by the United States who won by the then landslide score of 9–2 points. USA Captain Walter Hagen became the fir ...

team.

Tournament wins

*1933

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*1937 Irish Open, Dunlop-Northern Tournament

Results in major championships

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

Team appearances

England–Scotland Professional Match The England–Scotland Professional Match was an annual men's professional golf competition between teams representing England and Scotland. It was played from 1903 to the start of World War I and was then revived in 1932 and played until the star ...

(representing England): 1933 (winners), 1935 (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– ...

(representing England): 1933 (winners) *

Llandudno International Golf Trophy The Llandudno International Golf Trophy was a professional team match play golf tournament that was played at the Maesdu Golf Club from 28 to 30 September 1938. The tournament was contested between England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. It was int ...

(representing England): 1938 (winners)

References

External links

Online copy of "To the Brink of Fame" biography
{{DEFAULTSORT:Gadd, Bert English male golfers People from Upton-upon-Severn Sportspeople from Worcestershire 1909 births 2003 deaths