West Kent Invitation Tournament
The West Kent Invitation Tournament was a professional golf tournament held on 10 October at West Kent Golf Club near Bickley, Kent, England. It was 36-hole stroke play invitation event with a total of £200 in prize money. 18 professionals competed, including most of the leading British golfers.[1][2]
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Bickley, Kent, England |
| Established | 1925 |
| Course(s) | West Kent Golf Club |
| Final year | 1925 |
| Final champion | |
| Ted Ray | |
West Kent Golf Club
Location in England
Ted Ray won the tournament with rounds of 72 and 71, three ahead of Arthur Havers. Abe Mitchell was third, a further shot behind, with Fred Robson fourth and George Gadd fifth. Mitchell was challenging Ray, his playing partner, after reaching the turn in 34. However he took 40 for the last 9 holes to Ray's 36.[1][3]
Winners
| Year | Winners | Country | Venue | Score | Margin of victory | Runner-up | Winner's share (£) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | Ted Ray |  Jersey | West Kent Golf Club | 143 | 3 strokes |  Arthur Havers | 75 | [1] |
References
- "Professional Tournament at West Kent". The Glasgow Herald. 12 October 1925. p. 16.
- "West Kent Golf Club, Bickley". www.golfsmissinglinks.co.uk. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
- "Ray plays well at West Kent". The Times. 12 October 1925. p. 5.
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