John R. Garner (born 9 January 1947) is an English professional golfer.
Career During his playing career, Garner won one European Tour event, when he defeated Neil Coles in the final of the Benson & Hedges Match Play Championship in 1972. He didn't win again until 1998 at the Senior Tournament of Champions on the European Seniors Tour.
Garner was a member of the 1971 and 1973 Ryder Cup teams. He made just one appearance in 1971, teaming up with Neil Coles in a four-ball match against Frank Beard and J. C. Snead; the Americans won 2 and 1. Garner did not play a single match in 1973.
Garner is currently the teaching professional at the Manukorihi Golf Club in Taranaki, New Zealand.
Professional wins (3) European Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up116 Sep 1972Benson & Hedges Match Play Championship7 and 6 Neil Coles
Other wins (1) 1971 Coca-Cola Young Professionals' Championship
European Seniors Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunners-up125 Oct 1998Senior Tournament of Champions−5 (69-70=139)1 stroke Liam Higgins, Eddie Polland
Results in major championships Tournament196719681969The Open ChampionshipCUTCUTT34 Tournament1970197119721973197419751976197719781979The Open ChampionshipT35T28CUTT11CUTCUT Tournament1980198119821983198419851986198719881989The Open ChampionshipCUTT60CUT Note: Garner only played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1968 and 1973 Open Championships) "T" indicates a tie for a place
Team appearances Ryder Cup: 1971, 1973 Double Diamond International (representing England): 1971 (winners), 1972 (winners)
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External links
Manukorihi Golf Club