Geoffrey Hunt
golfer
Geoffrey Michael Hunt (born c. 1936) is an English professional golfer, the younger brother of Bernard Hunt. Hunt is best remembered for playing in the 1963 Ryder Cup with his brother Bernard, the first brothers to play in the same Ryder Cup team since the Whitcombe brothers in 1935.
Career
Hunt was the son of Jack Hunt, the professional at Atherstone Golf Club and, like his brother Bernard, became as assistant to his father. In 1953, he was beaten 2&1 by Bernard in the 36-hole final of the Gor-Ray Cup at Hartsbourne Golf Club, the assistant professionals' championship. Following this final, John was invited to become the professional at Hartsbourne and the two brothers became assistants there. Hunt first came to prominence as a 17-year-old in the 1953 Open Championship. Rounds of 74 and 74 put him a good position after two days although he faded on the final day with rounds of 79 and 86. The following year he won the Gor-Ray Cup, which had become a stroke-play event, by two strokes from Peter Mills.
After his win in the 1954 Gor-Ray Cup, Hunt had a long illness only returning to tournament golf at the start of the 1957 season.
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