Blaxnit (Ulster) Tournament
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| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Location | Northern Ireland |
| Established | 1963 |
| Final year | 1967 |
| Final champion | |
| Hugh Boyle | |
The Blaxnit (Ulster) Tournament was a golf tournament played in Northern Ireland from 1963 to 1967. The event was sponsored by Blaxnit, a local manufacturer of socks and tights.
Winners[edit]
| Year | Winner | Country | Venue | Score | Margin of victory | Runner-up | Winner's share (£) | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Harry Weetman |  England | Shandon Park Golf Club | 269 | 7 strokes |  Christy O'Connor Snr | [1] | |
| 1964 | Jimmy Martin | Ireland | Shandon Park Golf Club | 277 | Playoff | Christy O'Connor Snr | 400 | [2] |
| 1965 | No tournament | |||||||
| 1966 | Tony Jacklin | England | Malone Golf Club | 284 | 5 strokes | Tony Grubb | [3] | |
| 1967 | Hugh Boyle | Ireland | Malone Golf Club | 276 | 2 strokes |  Dave Thomas | 500 | [4] |
References[edit]
- ^ "Weetman Wins by Seven Strokes". Glasgow Herald. 17 July 1963. p. 9.
- ^ "Martin Wins £400 Blaxnit Prize". Glasgow Herald. 7 August 1964. p. 6.
- ^ "Five Shot Win for Jacklin". Glasgow Herald. 30 May 1966. p. 4.
- ^ "Another Success for Boyle". Glasgow Herald. 29 May 1967. p. 4.