Craig Watson (golfer)

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Craig Watson
Personal information
Full nameCraig Robert Watson
Born1966
Glasgow, Scotland
NationalityFlag of Scotland.svg  Scotland
Career
StatusAmateur
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament CUT: 1998
PGA Championship DNP
U.S. Open DNP
The Open Championship CUT: 1997
British Amateur Won: 1997

Craig Robert Watson (born 1966) is Scottish amateur golfer. He won the 1997 Amateur Championship and was in the British Walker Cup team that year. He was the original captain of the 2017 Walker Cup Great Britain and Ireland team but withdrew just before the event because of a family illness. [1] He is the captain of the 2019 Walker Cup team.

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Amateur wins

Major championships

Wins (1)

YearChampionshipWinning scoreRunner-up
1997 Amateur Championship 3 & 2 Flag of South Africa.svg Trevor Immelman

Team appearances

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References

  1. Romine, Brentley (August 30, 2017). "Craig Watson steps down as 2017 GB&I Walker Cup captain". Golfweek.