Chris Hanson (golfer)

Chris Hanson (born 5 August 1985) is an English professional golfer currently playing on the European Tour.

Chris Hanson
Personal information
Born (1985-08-05) 5 August 1985
Harrogate, England
Height1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Weight83 kg (183 lb; 13.1 st)
Nationality England
ResidenceHuddersfield, England
Career
Turned professional2006
Current tour(s)European Tour
Former tour(s)Challenge Tour
PGA EuroPro Tour
Professional wins4
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. OpenDNP
The Open ChampionshipCUT: 2014

Satellite tour career

In 2011, Hanson won three times on the PGA EuroPro Tour and topped the Order of Merit (season money leader).[1] This top five finish earned him a spot on the Challenge Tour.

2014 season

Hanson qualified for the 2014 Open Championship, but missed the cut.[2]

2015 season

At 2015 European Tour qualifying school, Hanson was the last player to earn his 2016 Tour card.[3]

2016 season

In the 2016 season, he has played on the European Tour where he was the third day leader at the Trophée Hassan II.[4][5]

In 2016, Hanson also played on the Challenge Tour where he finished tied for fourth at the Challenge de Madrid.[6]

Professional wins (4)

PGA EuroPro Tour wins (4)
  • 2006 Bovey Castle
  • 2011 MotoCaddy Masters, Galgorm Castle Northern Ireland Open, Network Veka Classic
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See also

References
  1. "Order of Merit 2015 HotelPlanner.com PGA Europro Tour". Europro.bluegolf.com. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  2. Grayston, Scott (25 July 2014). "From Arabian Ranches to Hoylake: Chris Hanson on his Open Championship debut". Sport360. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  3. Booth, Mel (19 November 2015). "Woodsome Hall golfer Chris Hanson from Huddersfield wins European Tour card and dedicates success to his late dad". The Huddersfield Daily Examiner. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  4. "Chris Hanson leads at Trophee Hassan II". Sportal. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  5. "Chris Hanson carries narrow lead into final day in Rabat". The Irish Times. 7 May 2016. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
  6. Stratford, Chris (1 May 2016). "Yorkshire golf: Huddersfield's Chris Hanson buoyed in Madrid ahead of Morocco". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
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