Sir Michael Bonallack dead at 88: Ex-R&A chief, World Golf Hall of Famer and pioneer of sport dies as tributes pour in
BRITAIN’S greatest post-War amateur golfer Sir Michael Bonallack has died aged 88.
The icon, who became one of the sport’s most high-profile administrators, passed away yesterday in St.Andrews, Scotland.
AP:Associated PressThe UK’s greatest post-War amateur golfer Sir Michael Bonallack, centre, has died aged 88[/caption]
PA:Press AssociationThe legend pictured receiving the inaugaral Association of Golf Writers Outstanding Services to Golf Award in 1999[/caption]
The much-loved Bonallack won a host of accolades throughout his golfing career including the British Amateur Championship five times between 1951 and 1970.
His CV includes another five English Amateur Championship titles plus he was also a four-time English stroke-play champion.
He was twice the leading amateur at the British Open in 1968 and 1971 and he also represented GB&I in six World Amateur Team Golf Championships, the last three outings as captain, and he tied for the Individual title with American Vinny Giles in 1968.
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