Bernard Gallacher

Began playing the game at age 11, and after a brief amateur career, turned professional. . .Was the youngest winner of the Vardon Trophy (PGA European Tour) at age 20, and that same year (1969) became the youngest player to represent Great Britain and Ireland in the Ryder Cup Matches, a record later broken by Paul Way. . . Successfully combined a Tour and club professional career at Wentworth Club, a post he held for 20 years until 1996. . . Winner of 21 worldwide titles, including 13 on the PGA European Tour from 1969 to 1984. . . Competed on eight Ryder Cup Teams (1969, '71, '73, '75, '77, '79, '81, '83), and was European Captain three times (1991, '93, '95). . .Capped his Ryder Cup career by guiding the 1995 European Team to a stunning 14_ to 13_ comeback victory over the United States at Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, N.Y. . . Continues to shape the PGA European Tour as a member of the Board of Directors. . . Winner, 1967 Scottish Open Amateur Championship, 1968 PGA European Tour Rookie of the Year. . . Was a five-time member of the World Cup of Golf (1969, '71, '74, '82, '83) and four-time member of the Hennessey Cognac Cup (1974, '78, '82, '84).
1999 European Seniors Tour Summary: Tournaments entered - 16; top-10 finishes - 6; stroke average 71.56; Euro ¢71,541 (ranked 14th); best finish 3rd, Temes Greek Seniors Open
2000 European Seniors Tour Summary: Tournaments entered - 18; top-10 finishes - 4; stroke average 72.57; Euro ¢49,612 (ranked 33rd); best finish 3rd, Total Fina Elf Seniors Open.
2001 European Seniors Tour Summary: Tournaments entered - 18; top-10 finishes - 6; stroke average 71.77; Euro ¢166,624 or £103,030 (ranked 11th); best finish, 3rd, Wales Open.
2002 European Seniors Tour Summary: Tournaments entered - 17; top-10 finishes - 4; stroke average 72.37; Euro ¢75,650 or £47,500 (ranked 28th); winner, The Moble Cup.