Arthur Havers
Arthur Gladstone Havers (10 June 1898 – 27 December 1980) was an English professional golfer. Havers won the 1923 Open Championship at Royal Troon and the Glasgow Herald Tournament the following week at Gleneagles, the two big successes of his career. He played in the Ryder Cup in 1927, 1931 and 1933.
| Arthur Gladstone Havers | |
|---|---|
Havers after winning the 1923 Open at Royal Troon | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Arthur Gladstone Havers |
| Born | 10 June 1898 Norwich, Norfolk, England |
| Died | 27 December 1980 (aged 82) Haslemere, Surrey, England |
| Sporting nationality | England |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Professional wins | 5 |
| Best results in major championships (wins: 1) | |
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| U.S. Open | T15: 1927 |
| The Open Championship | Won: 1923 |
Havers was born in Norwich, England. He had first qualified for the Open in 1914 at the age of sixteen. Havers was professional at Moor Park, West Lancashire, Coombe Hill, Sandy Lodge and Frinton.
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