Henry Cotton has won three major championships, the 1934, 1937 and 1948 Open Championship.
Sir Thomas Henry Cotton (28 January 1907 – 22 December 1987) was born in Holmes Chapel, Cheshire, England.
He turned pro in 1924.
Henry Cotton became the leading British player of his generation.
The Rookie of the Year award in the European Tour is named after Henry Cotton.
Henry Cotton won a total of 37 tournaments.
Cotton was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1980.
The 1934 Open Championship was played at Royal St George's Golf Club in Sandwich, England.
Henry Cotton dominated the championship five-stroke ahead of runner up Sid Brews.
He was leading wire-to-wire.
His total score was 283.
The winner’s share was £100.
The 1937 Open Championship was played at Carnoustie Golf Links in Carnoustie, Scotland.
Henry Cotton won the 1937 Open Championship two strokes ahead of runner-up Reg Whitcombe.
His total score was 290 (+2).
The winner’s share was £100.
The 1938 Open Championship was played at Muirfield in Gullane, East Lothian, Scotland.
Henry Cotton won the 1948 Open Championship five strokes ahead of runner-up and defending champion Fred Daly.
He was 41 years old at the time.
His total score was 284 (E).
The winner’s share was $600.
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