Tommy Horton honoured with Honorary Life Membership of the European Tour, we salute this European Tour Icon!
European Tour legend Tommy Horton has been given an Honorary Life Membership of The European Tour for his incomparable legacy in the world of golf.
Horton turned professional in 1957. His career holds history in itself. This man is a four-time European Tour winner and his career’s biggest achievement is his performance at the European Seniors Tour.
Horton has won the European Seniors Tour an astonishing 23 times, making him the 2nd all time best at the rankings. This glory is seen by only a few in the world of golf.
He stands out in the European Seniors Tour as well with his 5 wins. Europe has given Horton plenty of glory regarding his career stats and his best performances have taken place in European Tours.
In the year 2000, Horton was awarded the highly prestigious Member of the Order of the British Empire. This award is rarely given to a golfer in his life but Horton’s dedication and quality in the game of golf deserved this honour.
He has topped the money list in golf for numerous years. He also secured the top spot in the European Seniors Tour’s career money list for many years, making him a very wealthy golfer.
His is the key member of the team that introduced the European Seniors Tour and is considered one of the many people who helped in forming the prestigious Tour that is considered a very respectable Tour among the legends of golf.
His love for the game of golf is not limited to playing. His contribution outside the field is considered equally impressive.
He is also a course designer and has designed the most beautiful and competitive courses in the business.
He has coached numerous golfers all over the globe and has transformed them into professional golfers. He has poured his craft into young golfers who are determined to achieve glory with the skill set that is given to them through Horton’s knowledge.
He is also the author of the book ‘The Long Game’, which remains the most respectable book regarding golf and its tricks.
Tommy Horton’s life is a simple and respectable rendition of him and his love for the game of golf. He has given respect to the game and the game has given respect to the man.
He remains the most respectable name in golf and will remain a legend in the precision game. Congratulations Tommy Horton!
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