Bobby Verwey


Frank Robert Verwey is a South African professional golfer.

Early life

Verwey was born in Johannesburg. He is the son of former South African PGA champion Jock Verwey.

Professional career

Verwey won the 1962 German Open and the 1965 Almaden Open Invitational on the PGA Tour. He was a member of the European Tour from 1978 to 1980. He won several professional tournaments in his home country and represented South Africa in the World Cup in 1978 and 1980.
Verwey was 50 years, 5 months and 23 days old when he won the Senior British Open Championship becoming the youngest player to ever win that event. He was a regular on the European Seniors Tour for the first few years after its establishment in 1992, and finished in the top ten on the Order of Merit four times.

Personal life

Verwey is the brother-in-law of South African golf legend Gary Player, who was married to his sister, Vivienne.

Professional wins

PGA Tour wins (1)

South African circuit wins (5)

No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin of
victory
Runners-up
114 Jul 1991Seniors' British Open+1 1 stroke

European Seniors Tour wins (4)

European Seniors Tour playoff record
No.YearTournamentOpponentResult
11998Beko Classic

Other senior wins (1)

Tournament19701971197219731974197519761977197819791980
Masters Tournament
U.S. Open
The Open ChampionshipT30CUT
PGA Championship

CUT = missed the half-way cut

WD = withdrew

"T" indicates a tie for a place

Senior major championships

Wins (1)

Team appearances

  • World Cup : 1978, 1980
  • Praia d'El Rey European Cup: 1998