Bobby Locke

Bobby Locke
Locke in Australia (1938)
Personal information
Full nameArthur D'Arcy Locke
NicknameBobby
Old Baggy Pants
Muffin Face[1]
Lantern Jowls
Moon Face
Born(1917-11-20)20 November 1917
Germiston, South Africa
Died9 March 1987(1987-03-09) (aged 69)
Johannesburg, South Africa
Sporting nationality South Africa
SpouseHester Elizabeth 'Lillian' le Roux (divorced 1952)
Mary Elizabeth Fenton (m. 1958–87, his death)
Children2
Career
Turned professional1938
Former tour(s)PGA Tour
Professional wins94
Number of wins by tour
PGA Tour15
Sunshine Tour50 (total South African wins)
Other29
Best results in major championships
(wins: 4)
Masters TournamentT10: 1948
PGA ChampionshipT33: 1947
U.S. Open3rd/T3: 1947, 1951
The Open ChampionshipWon: 1949, 1950, 1952, 1957
British AmateurT33: 1937
Achievements and awards
World Golf Hall of Fame1977 (member page)
Harry Vardon Trophy1946, 1950, 1954

Arthur D'Arcy "Bobby" Locke (20 November 1917 – 9 March 1987) was a South African professional golfer. He is generally regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time. He won The Open Championship four times and 15 PGA Tour events in total. In addition, he was a prolific tournament winner in South Africa, ultimately recording over 50 significant victories in his home country, including the South African Open nine times.

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