Simon Robinson (golfer)
| Simon Robinson | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Simon Scott Robinson |
| Born |
16 February 1981 Hartlepool, England |
| Height | 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 80 kg (180 lb; 13 st) |
| Nationality |
 England |
| Residence | Seaton Carew, England |
| Career | |
| College | University of Houston |
| Turned professional | 2004 |
| Former tour(s) | Challenge Tour |
| Professional wins | 4 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| Challenge Tour | 1 |
Simon Robinson (born 16 February 1981) is an English professional golfer.
Robinson was born in Hartlepool. He was successful as a junior, winning both the world and European boys championships. He played college golf at the University of Houston.[1]
Robinson turned professional in 2004 and has played predominantly on the lower level tours. In 2005 he won three times on the PGA EuroPro Tour to finish in third place on the Order of Merit and earn his place on the second tier Challenge Tour for 2006.
Robinson played on the Challenge Tour for four seasons. His best year was 2008 when he claimed his first title on the tour, the SK Golf Challenge held in Finland,[2] and finished 46th on the end of season rankings.
Amateur wins
- 1999 World Boys Championship, European Boys Championship
Professional wins (4)
Challenge Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning Score | Margin of Victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Jun 2008 | SK Golf Challenge | –13 (73-66-69-63=271) | 6 strokes |  John Wade, Andrew Willey |
Other wins (3)
- 2005 The Swallow Suffolk Open, Oakley International Open, Golf Pages Classic (all PGA EuroPro Tour)
Team appearances
Amateur
- Palmer Cup (representing Great Britain & Ireland): 2000 (winners)
References
- ↑ "University of Houston profile". Retrieved 25 October 2012.
- ↑ "Record-breaking win for Robinson". BBC Sport. 16 June 2008. Retrieved 2010-09-01.
External links
- Simon Robinson at the European Tour official site
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