Simon Cox (golfer)

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Simon Cox
Personal information
Born (1952-03-20) 20 March 1952 (age 72)
Wenvoe, Wales
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Sporting nationalityFlag of Wales (1959-present).svg  Wales
Residence Barry, Wales
Career
Turned professional1974
Former tour(s) European Tour
Professional wins2

Simon P. Cox (born 20 March 1952) is a Welsh professional golfer and coach. [1]

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After a successful amateur career which included representing Wales [2] and Great Britain and winning the Welsh Amateur Championship, he turned professional in 1975, playing on the PGA European Tour and competing in tournaments worldwide.

Among the highlights of a professional career that saw him compete across Australia, New Zealand, South America and Africa, he represented Wales in the 1975 Golf World Cup in Thailand. [3] He also won the Welsh Professional Championship on two occasions. [4]

Professional wins

Team appearances

Amateur

Professional

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References

  1. ISpyGolf.com, "Pro Shop Details at Cottrell Park Golf Resort" Archived 2012-04-18 at the Wayback Machine . Retrieved on 28 March 2013.
  2. Wenvoe Castle Golf Club, "About us" Archived 2012-02-28 at the Wayback Machine . Retrieved on 28 March 2013.
  3. EuropeanTour.com, "Dutch Open 1976 - Statistics". Retrieved on 28 March 2013.
  4. PGA, "Honour Rolls" Archived 2012-05-19 at the Wayback Machine . Retrieved on 28 March 2013.