Pip Elson
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| Pip Elson | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Full name | Philip Elson |
| Born | 14 April 1954 Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Nationality |  England |
| Residence | Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, England |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1973 |
| Former tour(s) | European Tour |
| Best results in major championships |
|
| Masters Tournament | DNP |
| U.S. Open | DNP |
| The Open Championship | T39: 1973 |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
| Achievements and awards | |
| Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year |
1973 |
Philip "Pip" Elson (born 14 April 1954) is an English professional golfer. He is the son of the cricketer Gus Elson [1] and the father of Jamie Elson.
Elson was born in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, England. He won the British Boys' Championship before turning professional in 1973. He was that year's European Tour Sir Henry Cotton Rookie of the Year. He was a consistent player, finishing between 38th and 64th on the European Tour Order of Merit every year of his tour career, which lasted until 1982, but he never won a European Tour event. He played on the European Seniors Tour in 2004.
References
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External links
- Pip Elson at the European Tour official site
