Chris Hanson (golfer)

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Chris Hanson
Personal information
Full nameChristopher Hanson
Born (1985-08-05) 5 August 1985 (age 39)
Harrogate, England
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight83 kg (183 lb; 13.1 st)
Sporting nationalityFlag of England.svg  England
Residence Huddersfield, England
Career
Turned professional2006
Current tour(s) European Tour
Former tour(s) Challenge Tour
PGA EuroPro Tour
Professional wins5
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament DNP
PGA Championship DNP
U.S. Open DNP
The Open Championship CUT: 2014
Achievements and awards
PGA EuroPro Tour
Order of Merit winner
2011

Christopher Hanson (born 5 August 1985) is an English professional golfer currently playing on the European Tour.

Contents

Satellite tour career

In 2011, Hanson won three times on the PGA EuroPro Tour and topped the Order of Merit (season money leader). [1] This top five finish earned him a spot on the Challenge Tour.

2014 season

Hanson qualified for the 2014 Open Championship, but missed the cut. [2]

2015 season

At 2015 European Tour qualifying school, Hanson was the last player to earn his 2016 Tour card. [3]

2016 season

In the 2016 season, he has played on the European Tour where he was the third day leader at the Trophée Hassan II. [4] [5]

In 2016, Hanson also played on the Challenge Tour where he finished tied for fourth at the Challenge de Madrid. [6]

Professional wins (5)

PGA EuroPro Tour wins (4)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runner-up
110 Aug 2006 Bovey Castle Championship−3 (70-64-73=207)2 strokes Flag of England.svg Warren Bennett
217 Jun 2011 Motocaddy Masters−10 (68-69-63=200)1 stroke Flag of England.svg Dale Marmion
31 Jul 2011 Galgorm Castle Northern Ireland Open −14 (66-71-65=202)Playoff Flag of England.svg Graeme Clark
426 Aug 2011Network Veka Classic−15 (67-63-71=201)7 strokes Flag of England.svg Kevin Harper

Jamega Pro Golf Tour wins (1)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runner-up
116 Apr 2013Mill Green−12 (65-67=132)3 strokes Flag of England.svg Warren Bennett

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References

  1. "Order of Merit 2015 HotelPlanner.com PGA Europro Tour". Europro.bluegolf.com. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  2. Grayston, Scott (25 July 2014). "From Arabian Ranches to Hoylake: Chris Hanson on his Open Championship debut". Sport360. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  3. Booth, Mel (19 November 2015). "Woodsome Hall golfer Chris Hanson from Huddersfield wins European Tour card and dedicates success to his late dad". The Huddersfield Daily Examiner. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  4. "Chris Hanson leads at Trophee Hassan II". Sportal. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  5. "Chris Hanson carries narrow lead into final day in Rabat". The Irish Times. 7 May 2016. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  6. Stratford, Chris (1 May 2016). "Yorkshire golf: Huddersfield's Chris Hanson buoyed in Madrid ahead of Morocco". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 7 May 2016.