Bobby Locke (1917 - 1987)

The start of this famous South African’s connections with Royal Ashdown began in 1936 when, aged only 18 and still an amateur, he won the inaugural Winkley Smith Challenge Cup when he carded a 4 on every hole in the same round on the Old Course.

The association between Club and player continued until his death.

1950, 1951, 1953, 1957 Open Champion

11 PGA Tour titles

23 European Tour titles

38 South African Tour titles