Hugh Baiocchi

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Hugh Baiocchi
Personal information
Full nameHugh John Baiocchi
Born (1946-08-17) 17 August 1946 (age 77)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Sporting nationalityFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Residence Palm Springs, California
Spouse
Patricia Joan
(m. 1971)
Children2
Career
CollegeUniversity of Witwaterstrand
Turned professional1971
Former tour(s) European Tour
Southern Africa Tour
Champions Tour
Professional wins24
Highest ranking 54 (14 June 1987) [1]
Number of wins by tour
European Tour6
Sunshine Tour11
PGA Tour Champions3
Other4
Best results in major championships
Masters Tournament T22: 1975
PGA Championship DNP
U.S. Open WD: 1979
The Open Championship T9: 1984
Achievements and awards
Southern Africa Tour
Order of Merit winner
1978–79

Hugh John Baiocchi (born 17 August 1946) is a South African professional golfer who has won more than 20 professional tournaments around the world.

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Early life

Baiocchi was born in Johannesburg.

Professional career

In 1971, Baiocchi turned professional and spent his regular career playing mainly in Europe. He was a member of the European Tour from its first season in 1972 until 1993 and made the top one hundred on the Order of Merit for the Tour's first nineteen seasons, including three top ten placings: 1973 (3rd); 1975 (6th) and 1977 (2nd). He won six official money events on the tour. He also competed regularly on the Southern Africa Tour during the Northern Hemisphere winter, winning several tournaments there and winning the Order of Merit in 1978/79.

As a senior (over 50) golfer, Baiocchi played mainly on the U.S.-based Champions Tour, where he has three wins.

He also designed many golf courses such as the Legend Course at the Constance Belle Mare Plage Resort in Mauritius, venue of the 2011 MCB Tour Championship.

Personal life

Baiocchi is married to Joan. He has two children. He currently lives in Tequesta, Florida. His daughter, Lauren, was married to well-known retired baseball player Johnny Bench. [2]

Amateur wins

Professional wins (24)

European Tour wins (6)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runner(s)-up
129 Jul 1973 Swiss Open −2 (68-70-69-71=278)1 stroke Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jack Newton, Ulster Banner.svg Eddie Polland
210 Aug 1975 Dutch Open −9 (71-72-69-67=279)2 strokes Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Dale Hayes, Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Simon Hobday
318 Jul 1976 Scandinavian Enterprise Open −17 (68-65-70-68=271)2 strokes Flag of Ireland.svg Eamonn Darcy
421 May 1977 Sun Alliance Match Play Championship 6 and 5 Flag of Wales (1959-present).svg Brian Huggett
52 Sep 1979 Swiss Open (2)−5 (68-67-73-67=275)5 strokes Flag of Spain (1977-1981).svg Antonio Garrido, Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Dale Hayes,
Flag of Italy.svg Delio Lovato
69 Jul 1983 State Express Classic −9 (70-68-70-71=279)Playoff Flag of Ireland.svg Eamonn Darcy, Flag of the United States.svg Mike Sullivan

European Tour playoff record (1–1)

No.YearTournamentOpponentsResult
1 1983 State Express Classic Flag of Ireland.svg Eamonn Darcy, Flag of the United States.svg Mike Sullivan Won with birdie on first extra hole
2 1986 Benson & Hedges International Open Flag of England.svg Mark James, Flag of the United States.svg Lee Trevino James won with birdie on first extra hole

Southern Africa Tour wins (11)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runner(s)-up
113 Jan 1973 NCR Western Province Open E (76-70-74-72=292)1 stroke Flag of Ireland.svg John O'Leary
210 Feb 1973 General Motors International Classic −14 (68-70-74-70=282)Playoff Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Dale Hayes
322 Dec 1973 ICL Transvaal Open −12 (68-67-71-70=276)1 stroke Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Dale Hayes
44 Dec 1976 Holiday Inns Invitational −15 (69-65-70-69=273)Playoff Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Dale Hayes
511 Dec 1976 ICL International (2)−12 (68-66-69-65=268)1 stroke Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Tienie Britz, Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Gary Player
619 Dec 1976 Rhodesian Dunlop Masters −14 (67-72-66-69=274)2 strokes Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Andries Oosthuizen
79 Dec 1978 Yellow Pages South African Open −3 (71-69-74-71=285)1 stroke Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Gavan Levenson
816 Nov 1980 Zimbabwe Open −9 (67-70-70-72=279)Playoff Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Allan Henning, Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Denis Watson
922 Nov 1980 Lexington PGA Championship −12 (65-68-68-67=268)1 stroke Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Mark McNulty, Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Gary Player
1031 Jan 1981 Vaal Reefs Open −12 (70-69-68-69=276)2 strokes Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Tienie Britz
1117 Dec 1989 Twee Jonge Gezellen Masters −7 (69-68-74-70=281)1 stroke Flag of South Africa (1982-1994).svg Tertius Claassens, Flag of South Africa (1982-1994).svg Ernie Els,
Flag of the United States.svg Rick Hartmann

Southern Africa Tour playoff record (3–5)

No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result
1 1972 Glen Anil Classic Flag of England.svg Peter Oosterhuis Lost to birdie on second extra hole
2 1973 General Motors International Classic Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Dale Hayes Won with par on second extra hole
3 1976 Rhodesian Dunlop Masters Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Allan Henning Lost to par on third extra hole
4 1976 Holiday Inns Invitational Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Dale Hayes Won with par on fourth extra hole
5 1978 ICL International Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Dale Hayes Lost to par on third extra hole
6 1980 Zimbabwe Open Flag of South Africa (1928-1982).svg Allan Henning, Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Denis Watson Won with birdie on first extra hole
7 1985 Palabora Classic Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Mark McNulty Lost to birdie on fifth extra hole
8 1995 Phalaborwa Mafunyane Trophy Flag of South Africa.svg Roger Wessels

Other wins (4)

Senior PGA Tour wins (3)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runner(s)-up
131 Aug 1997 Pittsburgh Senior Classic −10 (70-70-66=206)Playoff Flag of the United States.svg Bob Duval
213 Sep 1998 Comfort Classic −20 (66-63-67=196)2 strokes Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Summerhays
320 Sep 1998 Kroger Senior Classic −7 (67-66=133)*Playoff Flag of New Zealand.svg Bob Charles, Flag of the United States.svg Frank Conner,
Flag of the United States.svg Larry Nelson, Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Summerhays

*Note: The 1998 Korger Senior Classic was shortened to 36 holes due to rain.

Senior PGA Tour playoff record (2–2)

No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result
1 1997 Cadillac NFL Golf Classic Flag of Australia (converted).svg Bruce Crampton Lost to birdie on third extra hole
21997 Saint Luke's Classic Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Summerhays Lost to par on second extra hole
31997 Pittsburgh Senior Classic Flag of the United States.svg Bob Duval Won with par on sixth extra hole
4 1998 Kroger Senior Classic Flag of New Zealand.svg Bob Charles, Flag of the United States.svg Frank Conner,
Flag of the United States.svg Larry Nelson, Flag of the United States.svg Bruce Summerhays
Won with birdie on second extra hole

Results in major championships

Tournament19721973197419751976197719781979198019811982198319841985198619871988
Masters Tournament T31T22CUT
U.S. Open WD
The Open Championship CUTT18CUTT23CUTCUTCUTT41T29CUTCUTCUTT9T35CUTT66CUT

Note: Baiocchi never played in the PGA Championship.

  Top 10
  Did not play

CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1972, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1982 and 1983 Open Championships)
WD = Withdrew
"T" indicates a tie for a place

Summary

TournamentWins2nd3rdTop-5Top-10Top-25EventsCuts made
Masters Tournament 00000132
U.S. Open 00000010
The Open Championship 000013177
PGA Championship 00000000
Totals000014219

Team appearances

Amateur

Professional

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