Blaxnit (Ulster) Tournament

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Blaxnit (Ulster) Tournament
Tournament information
Location Northern Ireland
Established1963
Final year1967
Final champion
Hugh Boyle

The Blaxnit (Ulster) Tournament was a golf tournament played in Northern Ireland from 1963 to 1967. The event was sponsored by Blaxnit, a local manufacturer of socks and tights.

Winners

YearWinnerCountryVenueScoreMargin
of victory		Runner-upWinner's
share (£)		Ref
1963 Harry Weetman Flag of England.svg  England Shandon Park Golf Club 2697 strokes Flag of Ireland.svg Christy O'Connor Snr [1]
1964 Jimmy Martin Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland Shandon Park Golf Club 277Playoff Flag of Ireland.svg Christy O'Connor Snr 400 [2]
1965No tournament
1966 Tony Jacklin Flag of England.svg  England Malone Golf Club 2845 strokes Flag of England.svg Tony Grubb [3]
1967 Hugh Boyle Flag of Ireland.svg  Ireland Malone Golf Club 2762 strokes Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Dave Thomas 500 [4]

References

  1. ↑ "Weetman Wins by Seven Strokes". Glasgow Herald . 17 July 1963. p. 9.
  2. ↑ "Martin Wins £400 Blaxnit Prize". Glasgow Herald . 7 August 1964. p. 6.
  3. ↑ "Five Shot Win for Jacklin". Glasgow Herald . 30 May 1966. p. 4.
  4. ↑ "Another Success for Boyle". Glasgow Herald . 29 May 1967. p. 4.
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