Gareth Wright

Gareth Wright (born 20 November 1981) is a Welsh professional golfer who made the cut at the 2013 Open Championship, one of only two Welshmen to make the cut (the other being Jamie Donaldson).[1] He had secured his place in the 2013 Open through a playoff in final qualifying.[2] As an amateur, Wright represented Wales in the Eisenhower Trophy.[3] Wright is now a club pro and in 2012 won the British Club Pros' Championship.[3]

Gareth Wright
Personal information
Born (1981-11-20) 20 November 1981
London, England
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight187 lb (85 kg; 13.4 st)
Nationality Wales
ResidenceWest Linton, Scotland
Career
Turned professional2005
Former tour(s)Challenge Tour
Professional wins5
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. OpenDNP
The Open ChampionshipT71: 2013

Professional wins (5)

Results in major championships
Tournament 2013
Masters Tournament
U.S. Open
The Open Championship T71
PGA Championship
  Did not play

CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied

Team appearances

Amateur

Professional

  • PGA Cup (representing Great Britain and Ireland): 2013 (tie), 2015 (winners)

References
  1. "The Open: Two Welsh golfers make Muirfield cut". Wales Online. 19 July 2013. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
  2. "The Open 2013: Kilted Welshman Gareth Wright has warning for golf's superstars". Wales Online. 14 July 2013. Retrieved 25 April 2016.
  3. "Golf Open Championship: Gareth Wright gears up". Edinburgh Evening News. 11 July 2013. Retrieved 25 April 2016.


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