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John Bland
JohnBland
Country
RSA

South Africa

Birthdate
September 22, 1945
Passed
May 09, 2023 (77)
Turned Pro
1969
Birthplace
Johannesburg, South Africa
College
St. John's Boscoe College
PGA TOUR Champions Wins
5
Wins (2009)
0
Top 10 (2009)
0
Schwab Cup
-
World Rank (OWGR)
-
RSA

South Africa

John Bland

Physical Stats
5'9" (1.75m)Height
176lbs (80kg)Weight
Location
Johannesburg, South AfricaBirthplace
Knysna, South AfricaResidence
Birmingham, ALPlays From
St. John's Boscoe CollegeCollege
Personal
-Age
Sep 22, 1945Birthday
1969Joined Tour
Wife, Sonja; John-Mark, Bonney, Candice; three grandchildrenFamily

Personal

Says the biggest thrill of his career came at the 1996 PGA Seniors' Championship when he played with Arnold Palmer for the first time and recorded his first hole-in-one on the Champions Tour.

Lists Gary Player and Palmer as his heroes and his late wife, Helen, as the most influential person in his career.

Has worked with South African teacher Denis Hutchinson.

Lists the Old Course at St. Andrews as his favorite course.

Does not play with golf balls marked '3.'

Lists Winston Churchill and Morne Du Plessis, a former captain of the South African rugby team, as his heroes.

Enjoys eating South African barbecue.

Official

Mitsubishi Electric Championship at Hualalai

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