Simon Cox (golfer)
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| Simon Cox | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
20 March 1952 Wenvoe, Wales |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Nationality |
 Wales |
| Residence | Barry, Wales |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1974 |
| Current tour(s) | European Tour |
Simon Cox (born 20 March 1952) is a Welsh professional golfer and coach.[1]
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 and played alongside eight Open Championship winners in major events.[3] He also won the Welsh National PGA Championship on two occasions.[4]
References
- ↑ ISpyGolf.com, "Pro Shop Details at Cottrell Park Golf Resort". Retrieved on 28 March 2013.
- ↑ Wenvoe Castle Golf Club, "About us". Retrieved on 28 March 2013.
- ↑ EuropeanTour.com, "Dutch Open 1976 - Statistics". Retrieved on 28 March 2013.
- ↑ PGA, "Honour Rolls". Retrieved on 28 March 2013.
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