Blaxnit (Ulster) Tournament

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.

Blaxnit (Ulster) Tournament
Tournament information
LocationNorthern Ireland
Established1963
Final year1967
Final champion
Hugh Boyle

Winners

YearWinnerCountryVenueScoreMargin
of victory
Runner-upWinner's
share (£)
Ref
1963Harry Weetman EnglandShandon Park Golf Club2697 strokes Christy O'Connor Snr[1]
1964Jimmy Martin IrelandShandon Park Golf Club277Playoff Christy O'Connor Snr400[2]
1965No tournament
1966Tony Jacklin EnglandMalone Golf Club2845 strokes Tony Grubb[3]
1967Hugh Boyle IrelandMalone Golf Club2762 strokes Dave Thomas500[4]

References

  1. "Weetman Wins by Seven Strokes". Glasgow Herald. 17 July 1963. p. 9.
  2. "Martin Wins £400 Blaxnit Prize". Glasgow Herald. 7 August 1964. p. 6.
  3. "Five Shot Win for Jacklin". Glasgow Herald. 30 May 1966. p. 4.
  4. "Another Success for Boyle". Glasgow Herald. 29 May 1967. p. 4.
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