Jack Busson


John Joseph Busson was an English professional golfer. He played in the 1935 Ryder Cup.
He was a professional at Huddersfield and then at Pannal, Harrogate. In 1934, at the age of 23 he won the News of the World Match Play £1,040 tournament at Walton Heath. He beat Charles Whitcombe 2 up in the final and took the first prize of £300 and a large gold medal.
His older brother, Harry Busson, was also a professional golfer and was a well-known club maker.

Professional wins

this list may be incomplete
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The Open ChampionshipNTNTNTNTNTNTCUTCUT

Note: Busson only played in The Open Championship.

NT = No tournament

CUT = missed the half-way cut

"T" indicates a tie for a place

Team appearances

  • Ryder Cup : 1935
  • England–Scotland Professional Match : 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937