Fred Daly (golfer)
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Fred Daly (October 11, 1911 – November 18, 1990) was a Northern Irish golfer who was best known for winning The Open Championship of 1947 at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake.
Daly was born in Portrush, County Antrim. As of 2006, he remains the only Irishman from either side of the border to have won The Open. He won the Open with a total score of 293.
During his acceptance speech at Royal Liverpool he said he was very honoured to receive the Claret jug and take it back to Ireland. He went on to say that the trophy had never been to Ireland and that he was hoping that the change of air would help it. There was much applause and laughter at his humorous comments.
He played in the Ryder Cup in 1947, 1949, 1951 and 1953.
He died in Belfast of a heart attack.
[edit] Tournament wins
this list is incomplete
- 1936 Irish International
- 1937 Irish International
- 1938 Irish International
- 1946 Irish Open
- 1947 Open Championship, British PGA Matchplay Championship
- 1948 Penfold Tournament, British PGA Matchplay Championship
- 1952 Daks Tournament, British PGA Matchplay Championship
- Ulster Professional Championship - 8 times
- Irish Professional Championship - 3 times
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