| Chris Hanson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Christopher Hanson | ||
| Born | 5 August 1985 Harrogate, England | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb; 13.1 st) | ||
| Sporting nationality |  England | ||
| Residence | Huddersfield, England | ||
| Career | |||
| Turned professional | 2006 | ||
| Current tour(s) | European Tour | ||
| Former tour(s) | Challenge Tour PGA EuroPro Tour | ||
| Professional wins | 5 | ||
| Best results in major championships | |||
| Masters Tournament | DNP | ||
| PGA Championship | DNP | ||
| U.S. Open | DNP | ||
| The Open Championship | CUT: 2014 | ||
| Achievements and awards | |||
| |||
Christopher Hanson (born 5 August 1985) is an English professional golfer currently playing on the European Tour.
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 (5)
PGA EuroPro Tour wins (4)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 Aug 2006 | Bovey Castle Championship | −3 (70-64-73=207) | 2 strokes | Warren Bennett |
| 2 | 17 Jun 2011 | Motocaddy Masters | −10 (68-69-63=200) | 1 stroke | Dale Marmion |
| 3 | 1 Jul 2011 | Galgorm Castle Northern Ireland Open | −14 (66-71-65=202) | Playoff | Graeme Clark |
| 4 | 26 Aug 2011 | Network Veka Classic | −15 (67-63-71=201) | 7 strokes | Kevin Harper |
Jamega Pro Golf Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 Apr 2013 | Mill Green | −12 (65-67=132) | 3 strokes | Warren Bennett |
See also
References
- ↑ "Order of Merit 2015 HotelPlanner.com PGA Europro Tour". Europro.bluegolf.com. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
- ↑ Grayston, Scott (25 July 2014). "From Arabian Ranches to Hoylake: Chris Hanson on his Open Championship debut". Sport360. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "Chris Hanson leads at Trophee Hassan II". Sportal. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
- ↑ "Chris Hanson carries narrow lead into final day in Rabat". The Irish Times. 7 May 2016. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
- ↑ Stratford, Chris (1 May 2016). "Yorkshire golf: Huddersfield's Chris Hanson buoyed in Madrid ahead of Morocco". The Yorkshire Post. Retrieved 7 May 2016.
External links
- Official website
- Chris Hanson at the European Tour official site
- Chris Hanson at the Official World Golf Ranking official site
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