The Jeyes Professional and Amateur Tournament was an Irish golf tournament played from 1962 to 1966. The event featured a number of amateurs who competed for separate prizes. The event was sponsored by Jeyes Group.
The inaugural event in 1962 featured separate sections for professionals and amateurs who competed for separate prizes. After the first 36 holes, the leading 22 players in each section competed on the final day. An Irish amateur, David Sheahan finished on 282, winning the amateur section by 8 strokes, and ahead of all the professionals, led by Denis Hutchinson on 283.
Winners Year Venue Winner Score Marginof victory Runner-up Winner'sshare (£) Ref 1962 Royal Dublin David Sheahan (a) 282 1 stroke Denis Hutchinson (550) 1963 Royal Dublin Guy Wolstenholme 269 12 strokes Frank Phillips 700 1964 Cork Christy O'Connor Snr 276 1 stroke Peter Thomson 450 1965 Bangor Peter Alliss 271 4 strokes Dave Thomas 450 1966 Killarney Dave Thomas 207 1 stroke Peter Alliss 500
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