Derrick Cooper


Derrick Cooper is an English professional golfer.

Professional career

In 1972, Cooper turned professional. It took him some time to establish himself on the European Tour, but he held a tour card for sixteen consecutive seasons from 1984 and made the top-100 on the European Tour Order of Merit a total of 15 times, with a best ranking of 19th in 1989. He won his sole European Tour title at the 1988 Cepsa Madrid Open.
Late in his career, Cooper was a member of the PGA European Tour organisation's Board of Directors for seven years starting in 1998. In 2000, he also became a European Seniors Tour tournament referee.

Professional wins (3)

Other wins (2)

Results in major championships

Tournament1990199119921993199419951996199719981999
The Open ChampionshipT39T58CUTT72

Note: Cooper only played in The Open Championship.

CUT = missed the half-way cut

"T" indicates a tie for a place

Team appearances